Hike, swim and camp on an epic road trip through Australia's wild west
Journey through the natural wonders, vast expanses and jaw-dropping landscapes of northern and western Australia on this incredible 22-day adventure from Darwin to Perth. Visit some of the region’s best national parks where you'll hike through stunning red rock landscapes and swim beneath waterfalls. Discover the striped beauty of the Bungle Bungle Range, explore the glorious gorges of the Kimberleys, snorkel the vibrant reefs of Ningaloo and swim in World Heritage-listed Coral Bay. The distances are immense, but the pace is leisurely, making this the perfect Outback adventure.
Take guided hikes through some of Australia’s most rugged and remote landscapes, like the red domes of the Bungle Bungle Ranges and the ancient gorges of Krinjini National Park.
Cool off with swim breaks in some of the most pristine waterfalls, swimming holes and beaches in the world, including Manning Falls and Ningaloo Marine Park.
This trip offers heaps of opportunities to encounter rare wildlife, like whale sharks, dolphins, crocodiles and kangaroos.
Go underground for a guided walk through Tunnel Creek, an extensive limestone cave system that extends 750 metres below the earth.
Experience the Outback on a journey through the cattle stations and mining communities of the Pilbar, complete with a cold pint in the Swinging Arm Bar.
This trip covers some serious distances in a minivan. Please read the itinerary for details on estimated drive times.
You’ll be travelling through regions with very little mobile service or internet connection.
This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a very good level of mobility and fitness. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
Accommodation on this tour is a mixture of bush camping with a swag in permanent tents and multishare hostels.
Temperatures in regional Australia can be extreme. Have a think about what time of year suits you best to travel.
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Darwin to Perth Overland trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
START/FINISH TIMES
The tour commences in Darwin on Day 1 at 6.50 am and finishes in Perth on Day 22 at approximately 6 pm. Onward travel must be booked the following day.
PHYSICAL RATING
This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a very good level of mobility and fitness. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
SLEEPING BAG
This trip requires a sleeping bag.
MINIMUM AGE
The minimum age on this trip is 18 years old.
REVERSE
This trip runs in reverse, see tour code PD22 for more details.
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