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THE PILBARA &

SURROUNDS

Encompassing over 500,000 square
kilometres, the Pilbara region boasts
stunning ancient natural landscapes,
Aboriginal rock art and a picturesque
coastline. For spectacular scenery alone,
it’s hard to go past Karijini National Park.
See steep gorges, swim in cool rock
pools and admire stunning waterfalls.
Snorkel the marine-life-rich coral reefs or
relax on the white sand beaches of the
Mackerel Islands or explore the Dampier
Archipelago, a coastal wonderland
comprising of 42 islands. Take in the charm
of the picturesque coastal town of Onslow,
the gateway to the Mackerel Islands.
Karijini National Park Tourism Australia
SEE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
REGIONAL AIRPORT Port Hedland • Watch the sun rise and set over the water
International Airport  from Onslow
Karratha Airport  • See Fortescue Falls, Karijini National Park’s
Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia Cape Range Tom Price National Park DO
only spring fed waterfall
Mackerel Islands 2
Onslow 3
• Swim in the peaceful plunge pools at Karijini
Karijini
National Park
Mackerel Islands, Pilbara National Park 1 • Head to Burrup Peninsula and discover the
unique art, history and culture of the Aboriginal
people of the Pilbara
HOTELS PAGE
Kennedy Range Collier Range
1 Karijini Eco Retreat 40 National Park National Park
2 Mackerel Islands 41
3 Onslow Beach Resort 40
$ *

From 4139 per person twin share
10 DAYS | PARABURDOO TO EXMOUTH
OPERATOR: Inspiration Outdoors
TRAVEL TYPE: Small group camping
DEPARTS: May, Jun, Jul, Aug 25

HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the natural wonders of Karijini National
Park
• Swim in the jade coloured water of Kermits Pool
• Venture to the summit of Mt Bruce
KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK & NINGALOO REEF TOUR 10 DAYS • See vibrant marine life and coral while snorkelling
Ningaloo Reef
Day 1: Paraburdoo to Karijini National Park (D) Day 6: Cheela Plains to Exmouth (BLD)
Depart by coach from Paraburdoo, reaching Karijini An early start this morning for the drive to Exmouth, INCLUDES
National Park in time for dinner. Stay the next four nights where you will arrive in time to see the sun set over • 9 nights tented accommodation
at Eco Retreat campground. the Indian Ocean. Stay the next four nights at Yardie • Meals as specified
Day 2: Kalamina Gorge and Dales Gorge (BLD) Homestead Caravan Park. • Services of two expert guides
Start the morning with a walk to Kalamina Gorge. Spend Day 7: Ningaloo Reef (BLD) • National Park and entry fees
time at the Visitor’s centre before heading to Dale’s Ningaloo Reef is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, • Transport by air-conditioned coach
Gorge for the afternoon. vibrant marine life, and as a sanctuary for the largest fish
Day 3: Mt Bruce (BLD) in the ocean, the whale shark. Choose from two optional
Mt Bruce is Western Australia’s second highest peak tours, a whale shark experience or a glass bottom boat
and is known as Punurruha to the First Nations people. half-day snorkelling tour (all own expense).
This ridge walk, has some steep and rocky sections Day 8: Yardie Creek and Turquoise Bay (BLD)
along the route. From one side, you’ll have the view of Today explore Cape Range National Park, with a series START/FINISH
Karijini Range and from the other, an iron ore mine. of short walks, snorkelling and swimming along the OVERNIGHT
ATTRACTION
Day 4: Hancock and Weano Gorge (BLD) coast. Discover Mandu Mandu gorge and Yardie Creek
Today explore the two most iconic gorges in Karijini – gorge and snorkel the waters of Turquoise Bay. Turquoise Hancock Gorge/ Kalamina
Gorge
Hancock and Weano. Discover the jade pools nestled Day 9: Charles Knife Canyon Lookout (BLD) Bay Weano Gorge
deep within the narrow gorge walls. Travel to Charles Knife Canyon where the walking trail 4 Exmouth Hamersley Gorge
Karijini
Day 5: Hammersley Gorge to Cheela Plain (BLD) winds its way through rocky gullies and open spinifex Cape Range National Park 4 Dalas
Gorge
This morning drive to the western side of the national bushland. National Park
park to Hammersley Gorge. Embark on a short walk Day 10: Exmouth (B) Mt Bruce
along the rock staircase down into the gorge and be Your tour concludes after breakfast. Ningaloo 1
rewarded with a dip in the gorge pool. After lunch, Charles Knife Cheela Plains
Station
journey to Cheela Plains, a true outback station. (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Canyon Paraburdoo
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure. 39