10 Days | Take a camping adventure and swim, snorkel and hike your way through the Australian Outback
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!
Trip overview
- Start
- Paraburdoo, Australia
- Finish
- Exmouth, Australia
- Theme
- Walking & trekking
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 15
- Trip code
- PJXN
- 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.
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Good footwear, plus perhaps walking poles are recommended. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary. If you need a break from walking, you can always have a day or sometimes an afternoon off to relax if you feel like it. Your guides will attempt to find alternative activities where possible.
- This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
- The majority of our campsites are unpowered, so be prepared to be without electricity for most nights. Please note that you will need to bring your own sleeping bag, or hire one at an additional cost. This will need to be requested prior to the trip via your booking agent.
- Please note that swimming with whale sharks is not included on this trip and is an optional activity. It is very important that you pre-book any whale shark experiences, as these can sell out far in advance. You are able to book this service with us (subject to availability). Please let us know well ahead of time if you would like to add this option to your booking. 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. To join this optional tour it is important that you can swim unassisted in the open ocean.
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
Private Vehicle, Walking
Semi-permanent tented camp (shared facilities) (9 nights)
- Karijini National Park - Dales Gorge
- Karijini National Park - Kalamina Gorge walk
- Karijini National Park - Karajini Visitor Centre
- Karijini National Park - Mt Bruce Summit walk
- Karijini National Park - Hancock Gorge
- Karijini National Park - Kermit's Pool
- Karijini National Park - Weano Recreation Area
- Karijini National Park - Weano Gorge & Handrail Pool
- Cape Range National Park - Mandu Mandu Walk
- Cape Range National Park - Yardie Gorge Trail
- Ningaloo Marine Park - Turquoise Bay
- Cape Range National Park - Charles Knife Canyon & Badjirrajirra Walk trail
- Exmouth - Swimming with Whale Sharks (Participant) - AUD640
- Exmouth - Half Day Snorkelling and Coral Viewing Tour with Glass Bottom Boat - AUD165
- Exmouth - Swimming with Whale Sharks (Observer) - AUD335
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip begins at Paraburdoo Airport on day 1. For pick up times for the different days of the week please read the joining point instructions carefully. The trip finishes finishes with a transfer to Exmouth or Exmouth Airport on the last day.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Single travellers will have their own tent for all camping nights.
LUGGAGE LIMIT
Luggage limit is strictly one small-medium sized soft sided back, maximum weight 12kg per person. Sleeping bag, pillow, day pack and walking poles can be carried in addition to your main luggage.
OPERATOR
This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS
Swimming with whale sharks is not included on this trip and is an optional activity. It is very important that you pre book any Whale Shark experiences, as this can sell out far in advance. You are able to book this service with us (subject to availability). 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. To join this optional tour it is important that you can swim unassisted in the open ocean.
ITINERARY VARIATIONS
The itinerary for each trip departure may have variations due to flight arrival times, gorge access, weather conditions and other factors beyond our control. Rest assured our team of professional leaders will bring you a very memorable experience.
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