Walk Western Australia's Karijini & Ningaloo Reef

10 Days
From CAD 3015 Was CAD 3350
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Demanding

Rating


(4 reviews)

Experience Overview

Minimise the driving time and maximise the adventure on this 10-day camping trip in Western Australia. Snorkel in the clear waters of Turquoise Bay at Ningaloo Reef, take a dip in secluded swimming holes fed by tumbling waterfalls, explore the rugged landscapes of Karijini National Park hike to scenic locations with your group of likeminded adventurers. With the perfect combination of activities and relaxation, surrounded by some of Australia’s most incredible scenery, this trip is perfect for hikers and nature-lovers – you'll also have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks!

Highlights

  • Explore Karijini National Park with visits and hikes to Kalamina, Dales, Weano and Hancock Gorges and swims in Kermit's and Handrail Pools. Then, take the challenge and summit Mt Bruce – Australia’s second highest peak.
  • Chill out and enjoy the scenery! There’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip – with an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
  • Snorkel Ningaloo Reef, where you’ll see rich and diverse marine life plus vibrant coral creating a rainbow of colours underneath the turquoise waters.
  • Take the opportunity for an (optional) experience of a lifetime and go swimming with whale sharks, the world’s biggest fish, off Western Australia’s Coral Coast.
  • Enjoy breakfast at your campsite, fresh picnic lunches in incredible locations and delicious campfire dinners prepared by your leader – with all meals taken care of, you can focus on soaking up the landscape.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2295

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Private Vehicle,Walking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: PJXN

StartStarts: Paraburdoo / Karijini National Park, Australia

FinishFinishes: Exmouth, Australia

DurationDuration: 10 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Demanding

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (7), Dinner (9)
Accommodation: Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (9 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 3015 (CAD 302 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Paraburdoo / Karijini National Park

Welcome to Paraburdoo! Your Australian adventure will start right away with a pickup from the airport. Your group will then drive into Karijini National Park – home of the Banjima, Innawongka and Eastern Guruma peoples. This is Western Australia’s second-largest national park, with a landscape more than 2.5 billion years old and home to some of the best hiking trails in the state. When you arrive, get to know your group over sunset drinks and dinner before settling into your comfortable tent for the night.

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 2: Karijini National Park

Today you’ll walk to Kalamina Gorge for your first walk of the trip. Don’t forget your swimmers today, as you’ll have the chance to cool off in one of park’s swimming holes at the bottom of the gorge. After your swim, drop into the Visitor’s Centre to learn more about the park and perhaps grab an ice cream or cool down. From here, it’s off to Dale’s Gorge for a swim in Circular Pool and Fern Pool – two of the park’s most beautiful waterholes. With deep red rocks, lush ferns and waterfalls, you’ll feel like you’ve discovered your own private paradise.

Included Activities:

  • Karijini National Park - Dales Gorge
  • Karijini National Park - Kalamina Gorge walk
  • Karijini National Park - Karajini Visitor Centre

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 3: Mt Bruce / Karijini National Park

After breakfast, lace up your hiking boots for the hike to Mt Bruce – Western Australia’s second highest peak. This full day ridge walk has it all, from paths that feel like you’re taking a gentle stroll to rock scrambles and climbs so steep there’s a chain for support. When you reach the top of the mountain, the 360-degree views of the Karijini Range and its red landscape make the challenge worthwhile.

Included Activities:

  • Karijini National Park - Mt Bruce Summit walk

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 4: Karijini National Park

Today’s occasionally challenging walk has four major highlights including two of Karijini National Park’s most famous gorges, Hancock and Weano. The trail to Junction Pool Lookout is relatively flat and has terrific views of Hancock and Joffre Gorges. Cool down as you wade through pools and streams to reach your destination and soak up the scenery. Go for swims in Kermit’s Pool and Handrail Pool then make the return trip to camp for a shower and dinner under the stars.

Included Activities:

  • Karijini National Park - Hancock Gorge
  • Karijini National Park - Kermit's Pool
  • Karijini National Park - Weano Recreation Area
  • Karijini National Park - Weano Gorge & Handrail Pool

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

5
Day 5: Karijini National Park / Cheela Plains

We are venturing further a field today to the very western side of the national park - Hamersley Gorge. It will take us an hour and a half to drive there this morning, but you will be enraptured by the ever changing scenery on the drive. The organic shapes of geology of Hamersley Gorge is interesting in itself as the bedding planes cascade into the water. It almost looks as if the land has tipped sideways! There is a shaded lookout at the top and we will embark o the short walk along the rock staircase down into the gorge to be rewarded with a dip in the gorge pool. In the afternoon we depart for Cheela Plains, a true outback station stay where you will enjoy a delicious meal under the spectacular desert sky!

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 6: Exmouth / Yardie Creek

Grab your favourite tunes or a good book and settle back and rest your legs on the drive from Cheela Plains to Exmouth. There will be time to stop and stretch your legs along the way and have lunch together before you arrive at your campsite at Yardie Creek, near Exmouth in time to watch the sun set into the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 7: Yardie Creek

Less than 1 in 3 million people have swum with whale sharks and today, you could be one of them! Book early for the opportunity to go on an (optional) experience of a lifetime and swim with whale sharks – the world’s biggest fish – off Western Australia’s Coral Coast. It’s not unusual for these gentle creatures to grow up to 10 m in length, which makes swimming alongside them an incredible experience. You might instead like to take a half-day snorkelling glass bottom boat tour or just chill out at the accommodation.

Optional Activities:

  • Exmouth - Swimming with Whale Sharks (Participant) (640 AUD)
  • Exmouth - Half Day Snorkelling and Coral Viewing Tour with Glass Bottom Boat (165 AUD)
  • Exmouth - Swimming with Whale Sharks (Observer) (335 AUD)

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

8
Day 8: Cape Range National Park / Ningaloo Reef / Yardie Creek

Get set for a day of adventure in Cape Range National Park, with a series of short walks, snorkels and swims along the coast. First, you’ll explore Mandu Mandu Gorge on a walk that follows the route of an ancient riverbed. Then, spot rock wallabies in Yardi Creek Gorge. From here, you’ll head to Turquoise Bay on Ningaloo Reef – part of the traditional lands of the Baiyungu, Thalanyji and Yinigurdira peoples – for swimming and snorkelling among the corals. Tonight, you’ll sit down for a group dinner back at Yardi Creek.

Included Activities:

  • Cape Range National Park - Mandu Mandu Walk
  • Cape Range National Park - Yardie Gorge Trail
  • Ningaloo Marine Park - Turquoise Bay

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 9: Cape Range National Park / Ningaloo Reef / Yardie Creek

Today you’ll head out on the Badjirrajirra Trail, with gorges cut into the limestone karst and views that seem to stretch on forever. Compared to some of your walks in Karijini National Park, this trail is relatively easy, but it can be extremely hot, so your leader may have to alter today’s itinerary. Once you’ve explored Charles Knife Canyon, cool off in Ningaloo’s sparkling waters and go in search of turtles around the small islands known as the Oyster Stacks. After another full day of exploring, it’s back to camp at Yardie Creek for the last night of the trip.

Included Activities:

  • Cape Range National Park - Charles Knife Canyon & Badjirrajirra Walk trail

Accommodation:

  • Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

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Day 10: Exmouth

After breakfast today, you’ll be transferred to Exmouth Airport for your flight back to Perth. If you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

In Business Since 1989

Reviews

 

Phyllis   -  Traveled, August 2023

Inspiration Outdoors Trip Karajini and Ningaloo Reef 10 days an outstanding adventure. Our guides Heather and Lucas were professional and knowledgeable on all aspects of the trip. They showed respect and acknowledged the traditional owners of the land. Each day was varied, fun and exciting. Heather and Lucas had the right balance of information and instruction. Would travel with Inspiration tour again.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/30/2023

 

Janice   -  Traveled, July 2023

Above expectations. Wonderful experience. Excellent guides.good for the soul

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/24/2023

 

Kerrin   -  Traveled, May 2023

Great gorges, swimming pools, hikes, climbs, food, scenery, landscapes, snorkelling, fish. Basic accommodation. Tour guides Misty and Lolita were awesome, I had a great time. It's a physically challenging trip. Loved the whale sharks!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/29/2023

 

Holly   -  Traveled, May 2023

Recent trip to Karajini and the whaleshark swim was Excellent. The right mixture of hiking, swimming, and downtime. Loved that we spent 4 nights in one spot as that made the days not so rushed. Loved that the guides packed a thermos for us, for morning tea. Iam, Heather and Lucas were excellent guides, helpful, caring, knowledgeable, inspiring and great cooks. They ran an organised trip and were instrumental in gelling the passengers together into a tight knit group. Spectacular scenery!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/01/2023

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