4 Day Karijini National Park & Hamersley Ranges Tour

Itinerary

Thursday - Exmouth and Karijini

Depart Exmouth and travel through outback sheep and cattle stations to the Ashburton River and Beazley River. After lunch we continue through the ancient mountains of the Hamersley Ranges with their spectacular rock formations and outback scenery on our way to our first camp in the amazing Karijini. Overnight camp Auski. (L/D)

Friday - Karijini

Today we head for the amazing Karijini National Park for an adventurous day trekking gorges such as: Weano Gorge, Hancock Gorge, Joffre Gorge and Knox Gorge. After lunch we travel to Dales Gorge and do an amazing trek through the bottom of the gorge to Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool. Overnight camp Auski. (B/L/D)

Saturday - Karijini Pardoo

Following the Hamersley Ranges we make our way to Port Hedland, the mining hub of Western Australia. Here we see the huge Iron Ore Port and the Mile long trains that supply the ore. From Port Hedland we travel north to Pardoo. Overnight camp at Pardoo. (B/L/D)

Sunday - Pardoo and Broome

After a morning swim at 80 Mile Beach we head north to Broome. This is a direct run along highway number 1 and into Broome. We arrive with time for a town tour of Broome and sunset on Cable Beach. (B/L)

Tour highlights

• Exmouth
• Hamersley Gorge
• Tom Price
• Karijini National Park
• Red Gorge
• Weano Gorge
• Joffre Falls
• Knox Gorge
• Dales Gorge
• Circular Pool
• Yampire Gorge
• Millstream National Park
• Python Pool
• Whim Creek Hotel
• Eighty Mile Beach
• Broome

Further Information

Accommodated Tours

Accommodated tours stay at farms, stations or country hostels. Room configurations vary from 2 to 10 bed bunkhouse styled rooms with shared toilet and shower facilities. Upgrades are available for twin share and single supplement.

Camping Tours

Utilise high quality camping equipment, two person tents, self inflating mattresses and custom built kitchen trailers. These tours are designed for camping in comfort. Where possible stopovers are at permanent camps with serviced WCs and shower facilities. Camp stretchers are available for hire on request.

Activities on Tours

Hiking, Swimming, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, 4 x 4 , Sand Boarding, Boat Cruises, Quad Bikes, Scenic Flights (Some activities are optional extra)

Vehicles

All vehicles have forward facing seats, air conditioning, stereo, PA systems and satellite phones.

Vehicle capacities

14, 17, 20 and 23 passengers

What to Bring

Hat, sunglass, Sun Block, repellent, Bathers, 2 Towels, walking shoes, Sandals, Camera, CDs, Torch, Sleeping Bag

Luggage

Please keep luggage to a minimum packed in soft bags. Suitcases by prior arrangement only.

Deposits & Final Payments

20% deposit required on booking. Balance 30 days prior to departure date. Bookings made within 30 days of departure, must be paid in full on receipt of booking confirmation / invoice.

Cancellations

All cancellations are subject to a 10% administration fee. A fee of 50% of the total tour cost will apply if cancelled within 14 days of the date of travel and if cancelled under 9 days from the date of travel a cancellation penalty of 100% applies. Travel Insurance and Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended on all tours.