Perth to Darwin Overland

24 Days | Camp under the starry skies of the Australian Outback and spend days lazing in swimming holes

4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews submitted.
Overland
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GBP £3,645

On this 4WD Perth to Darwin safari adventure, you’ll explore the natural wonders of Australia’s Northwest. Spend your nights under a blanket of desert stars and your days in search of secret swimming holes among waterfalls. Snorkel with turtles, relax on Eighty Mile Beach, explore national parks like Karijini, Nambung and Kalbarri, watch spectacular sunsets, journey along the Gibb River Road, explore El Questro, check out the famous Bungle Bungles and take on some fun, active options in your free time to ramp up the adventure.  

Trip overview

Map of Perth To Darwin Overland including Australia
Start
Perth, Australia
Finish
Darwin, Australia
Theme
Overland
Destinations
Australia
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 18
Group size
Min 1 - Max 20
Trip code
PKODC
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Take a 4WD safari through Western Australia and camp under a dazzling blanket of stars most nights – this is a great opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 
  • Explore the World Heritage area of Shark Bay, home to the oldest living organisms in the world – stromatolites.  
  • Spend some time in the red-hued Pilbara, camping under a blanket of stars in Karijini National Park and spending your days exploring ancient gorges and refreshing swimming holes and waterfalls. 
  • Explore the unique geology of Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) – a limestone cave system home to bats, stalactites and fascinating First Nations history.   
  • Spend two full days exploring the Bungle Bungles – including magnificent gorges, unique rock formations, hidden waterholes, sandstone towers and Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge.  

Is this trip right for you?
  • On some days of this trip, you'll spend many hours driving through very sparse areas of Australia. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you'd miss in any other form of travel. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. Think of it as a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. The drive days can be long, but it's as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie!
  • Accommodation on this trip involves camping out in nature or staying in backpacker-style dormitory accommodation, including bunk beds, so the facilities are very basic. It is a trip for either younger, fit travellers or the young at heart and fit in body! A lack of emphasis on creature comforts makes this an authentic experience of the Australian outback. Some locations will have little to no Internet connection or phone service. 
  • This trip involves activities like hiking on uneven terrain and clambering over boulders. It is best suited to travellers with good mobility and fitness. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
  • This trip includes four days in Broome, where you’ll be unaccompanied by a trip leader. As this is a combination trip, your group members will also likely change before and after your time in Broome.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2024 to 31 December 2024.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of Perth To Darwin Overland including Australia

Inclusions

Meals

22 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 17 dinners

Transport

Private 4WD vehicle

Accommodation

Mixed Backpacker Dorm Multi-Share Accommodation with Shared Facilities (8 nights), Camping with Shared Facilities (15 nights)

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Important notes

START & END TIMES
Your trip commences in Perth on Day 1 at 7 am and finishes in Darwin on the last day at approximately 6 pm. We recommend you arrive a day early and onward travel should be booked for the following day. No accommodation is included on Day 24

LUGGAGE
A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies. Please bring a soft-sided bag only.

ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation on this trip is Basix-style mixed gender multi-share dormitories or twin-share camping in dome tents with swags with fitted sheets & pillows with pillow cases. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Some on site ablutions have hot showers and flush toilets however on some nights the ablution facilities can be very basic.

SLEEPING BAG
This trip requires a sleeping bag. You can bring your own or can purchase one. Please let your booking agent know ahead of time if you would like to add this to your booking

WHALE SHARKS
Swimming with whale sharks is not included on this trip and is an optional activity that you need to book online yourself. It is very important that you pre book any whale shark experiences, as this can sell out far in advance. Please also note that whale sharks visit the region between mid-March and mid-September only, so please make sure you schedule your trip accordingly if you would like to include this experience in your trip.

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4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews submitted.
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Julia · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 29 Sep 2024

Angela · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 05 Sep 2024
Perth to Darwin Overland
From
GBP £3,645