Great Western Highlights - from Darwin to Perth
Highlights of this trip: Darwin - Kakadu National Park - Katherine - Lake Argyle - Purnululu National Park - The Bungle Bungles - El Questro Wilderness Park - Mt Elizabeth Station - Windjana-Gorge National Park - Broome - Port Hedland - Karijini National Park - Exmouth - Cape Range National Park - Carnarvon - Monkey Mia - Kalbarri National Park - Geraldton - Cervantes - Swan Valley - Fremantle - Perth
Summary
Pick up in:
Darwin
Return in:
Perth
Travel Days:
26 Days
Distance:
6600 km
Restrictions:
Four-wheel drive
1
Darwin
Pick-up your 4x4 vehicle. Get known with your new home on wheels. and get used to the left-hand traffic. Stop by the next supermarket and get installed on the first campground.
1
Darwin
Pick-up your 4x4 vehicle. Get known with your new home on wheels. and get used to the left-hand traffic. Stop by the next supermarket and get installed on the first campground.
2
Darwin - Kakadu National Park
253 km
Drive to Kakadu National Park. Ubirr is within the East Alligator region and is known for its rock art. From the top of Ubirr rock there is a panoramic view of the floodplains and escarpments.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 45 hours
2
Darwin - Kakadu National Park
253 km
Drive to Kakadu National Park. Ubirr is within the East Alligator region and is known for its rock art. From the top of Ubirr rock there is a panoramic view of the floodplains and escarpments.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 45 hours
3
Kakadu National Park
Time of the day to explore Kakadu National Park.
3
Kakadu National Park
Time of the day to explore Kakadu National Park.
4
Kakadu National Park - Katherine
298 km
Drive through the south part of the Kakadu National Park to Katherine. You can take a boat tour to the Katherine Gorge.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 5 hours
4
Kakadu National Park - Katherine
298 km
Drive through the south part of the Kakadu National Park to Katherine. You can take a boat tour to the Katherine Gorge.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 5 hours
5
Katherine - Lake Argyle
512 km
Today you leave already the Northern Territory and enter Western Australia. Drive through Gregory National Park and to Lake Argyle.
Approx. driving time: 5 hours 25 hours
5
Katherine - Lake Argyle
512 km
Today you leave already the Northern Territory and enter Western Australia. Drive through Gregory National Park and to Lake Argyle.
Approx. driving time: 5 hours 25 hours
6
Lake Argyle - Purnululu National Park
395 km
Leave early in the morning and drive along the Spring Creek Track to Purnululu National Park. Enjoy the Bungle Bungle Range. Sandstone domes with their striping in alternating orange and grey bands.
Approx. driving time: 5 hours 20 hours
6
Lake Argyle - Purnululu National Park
395 km
Leave early in the morning and drive along the Spring Creek Track to Purnululu National Park. Enjoy the Bungle Bungle Range. Sandstone domes with their striping in alternating orange and grey bands.
Approx. driving time: 5 hours 20 hours
7
Purnululu National Park - The Bungle Bungles - Purnululu National Park
38 km
Enjoy a full day hiking in the Bungle Bungles.
Approx. driving time: 50 hours
7
Purnululu National Park - The Bungle Bungles - Purnululu National Park
38 km
Enjoy a full day hiking in the Bungle Bungles.
Approx. driving time: 50 hours
8
Purnululu National Park - El Questro Wilderness Park
326 km
Drive to the El Questro Wilderness Park. Today is the first part on the famous Gibb River Road.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 30 hours
8
Purnululu National Park - El Questro Wilderness Park
326 km
Drive to the El Questro Wilderness Park. Today is the first part on the famous Gibb River Road.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 30 hours
9
El Questro Wilderness Park
El Questro Wilderness Park is a privately owned Wilderness park that was previously a cattle station located in the Kimberley region. Visit El Questro Gorge Waterfall.
9
El Questro Wilderness Park
El Questro Wilderness Park is a privately owned Wilderness park that was previously a cattle station located in the Kimberley region. Visit El Questro Gorge Waterfall.
10
El Questro Wilderness Park - Mt Elizabeth Station
393 km
Continue your drive on the Gibb River Road to Mount Elizabeth Station. Kangaroos are guaranteed on the campground.
Approx. driving time: 5 hours 55 hours
10
El Questro Wilderness Park - Mt Elizabeth Station
393 km
Continue your drive on the Gibb River Road to Mount Elizabeth Station. Kangaroos are guaranteed on the campground.
Approx. driving time: 5 hours 55 hours
11
Mt Elizabeth Station - Windjana-Gorge National Park
270 km
Drive to Windjana Gorge National Park. Enjoy the different coloring of the rocks at sunset.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 30 hours
11
Mt Elizabeth Station - Windjana-Gorge National Park
270 km
Drive to Windjana Gorge National Park. Enjoy the different coloring of the rocks at sunset.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 30 hours
12
Windjana-Gorge National Park - Broome
356 km
Take a walk early in the morning in the gorge and enjoy changing colors of the rocks in the morning. You will see many bats along the way sleeping in the trees. Afterwards drive to Broome. Shortly after Windjana Gorge NP Gibb River Road ends.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 20 hours
12
Windjana-Gorge National Park - Broome
356 km
Take a walk early in the morning in the gorge and enjoy changing colors of the rocks in the morning. You will see many bats along the way sleeping in the trees. Afterwards drive to Broome. Shortly after Windjana Gorge NP Gibb River Road ends.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 20 hours
13
Broome
Enjoy a full day in Broome and Cable Beach.
13
Broome
Enjoy a full day in Broome and Cable Beach.
14
Broome - Port Hedland
603 km
An early start is recommended. Stop at the Eighty Mile Beach and have a rest and have a swim.
Approx. driving time: 6 hours 15 hours
14
Broome - Port Hedland
603 km
An early start is recommended. Stop at the Eighty Mile Beach and have a rest and have a swim.
Approx. driving time: 6 hours 15 hours
15
Port Hedland - Karijini National Park
352 km
At the entrance to Karijini National Park have a look at the visitor centre.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 5 hours
15
Port Hedland - Karijini National Park
352 km
At the entrance to Karijini National Park have a look at the visitor centre.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours 5 hours
16
Karijini National Park
Take a hike in the park. There are several paths possible. The park is most notable for it's four prominent gorges, marked by waterfalls and water holes.
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Karijini National Park
Take a hike in the park. There are several paths possible. The park is most notable for it's four prominent gorges, marked by waterfalls and water holes.
17
Karijini National Park - Exmouth
612 km
On your way to Exmouth you pass Tom Price an iron mine city.
Approx. driving time: 7 hours 45 hours
17
Karijini National Park - Exmouth
612 km
On your way to Exmouth you pass Tom Price an iron mine city.
Approx. driving time: 7 hours 45 hours
18
Exmouth - Cape Range National Park - Exmouth
74 km
Explore Ningaloo Reef by snorking or taking a boat trip. Cape Range National Park is worthwhile a visit.
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 20 hours
18
Exmouth - Cape Range National Park - Exmouth
74 km
Explore Ningaloo Reef by snorking or taking a boat trip. Cape Range National Park is worthwhile a visit.
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 20 hours
19
Exmouth - Carnarvon
365 km
On your way to Carnarvon pass Gascoyne River and Blow Holes.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours
19
Exmouth - Carnarvon
365 km
On your way to Carnarvon pass Gascoyne River and Blow Holes.
Approx. driving time: 4 hours
20
Carnarvon - Monkey Mia
349 km
On the Northwest Highway to Monkey Mia.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 35 hours
20
Carnarvon - Monkey Mia
349 km
On the Northwest Highway to Monkey Mia.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 35 hours
21
Monkey Mia - Kalbarri National Park
361 km
If you are lucky you will see dolphins in the morning. In Kalbarri National Park you will see the "Nature Window". Cliffs of more than 100m, several wind and water eroded rock formations including a sea stack and a natural bridge.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 35 hours
21
Monkey Mia - Kalbarri National Park
361 km
If you are lucky you will see dolphins in the morning. In Kalbarri National Park you will see the "Nature Window". Cliffs of more than 100m, several wind and water eroded rock formations including a sea stack and a natural bridge.
Approx. driving time: 3 hours 35 hours
22
Kalbarri National Park - Geraldton
129 km
Very nice ride along the coast. The landscape is changing. You can see more and more farmland.
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 30 hours
22
Kalbarri National Park - Geraldton
129 km
Very nice ride along the coast. The landscape is changing. You can see more and more farmland.
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 30 hours
23
Geraldton - Cervantes
222 km
Visit the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park. Natural limestone formations.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 25 hours
23
Geraldton - Cervantes
222 km
Visit the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park. Natural limestone formations.
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 25 hours
24
Cervantes - Swan Valley
209 km
Drive to Swan Valley. The wine-making region is located north of Perth. Visit the Wilderness Park
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 15 hours
24
Cervantes - Swan Valley
209 km
Drive to Swan Valley. The wine-making region is located north of Perth. Visit the Wilderness Park
Approx. driving time: 2 hours 15 hours
25
Swan Valley - Fremantle - Perth
74 km
Drive to Fremantle, a bit a freaky town. Walk along the harbour and enjoy delicious fish. Drive to Perth and visit King's Park, Hay Street, Riverside and Northpark.
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 20 hours
25
Swan Valley - Fremantle - Perth
74 km
Drive to Fremantle, a bit a freaky town. Walk along the harbour and enjoy delicious fish. Drive to Perth and visit King's Park, Hay Street, Riverside and Northpark.
Approx. driving time: 1 hour 20 hours
26
Perth
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26
Perth
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