22 Day Darwin to Perth

Set in the Northern Territory of Australia, the town of Katherine is situated on the Katherine River, after which it is named,.Katherine is a serene town located just outside the borders of the Nitmiluk National Park, which is owned by the indigenous Jawoyn Aboriginal people and jointly managed with the local Parks and Wildlife Commission. Tourists use Katharine as a base from which to explore the Edith Falls, scenic Jatbula Trail and the Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park. Alternatively, visit the Top Didj Cultural Experience to take in authentic Aboriginal art and culture, relax in the crystal clear Katherine Hot Springs, or take a walk along the river bed on a path that leads to Katherine Low-level Nature Reserve.

Located in Western Australia, Lake Argyle is Australia's second largest freshwater man-made reservoir. Dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Kimberley’, the vast freshwater lake is surrounded by rugged billion-year-old red cliffs and is dotted with a number of beautiful islands, creating important wildlife habitats for a wide variety of migratory birds, and freshwater crocodiles. Visitors can look forward to a host of activities including remarkably scenic boat cruises, taking a dip in the infinity pool at the Lake Argyle Resort and staying overnight in a variety of comfortable accommodation options. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on a scenic helicopter flight to take in the remarkable views.

Purnululu National Park, also known as the Bungles National Park, is an exceptionally scenic World Heritage park that is home to the Bungle Bungle mountain range, one of the most striking geological landmarks in Western Australia. This remote stretch of wilderness is famous for its impressive sandstone domes striped with orange and grey bands, often likened to giant beehives. Visitors can marvel at this incredible natural wonder on a scenic flight, an exhilarating hike, or an adventurous four-wheel-drive tour. Aboriginal people are thought to have lived in this region for more than 40,000 years, and the park holds rich, enduring traces of their occupation, such as ancient rock art and burial sites. The park also features an abundance of rare wildlife, tropical pools, craggy gorges, beautiful waterfalls and the lovely Ord River.

Resting in the rugged Kimberley region of Western Australia, about 110 kilometres west of Kununurra, El Questro Wilderness Park is a working cattle station offering visitors the chance to explore almost a million acres of untamed Australian outback. This impressive expanse of wilderness is characterised by dramatic cliffs, mighty river systems, swimming holes, thermal springs, and deep gorges, many of which feature lush pockets of tropical rainforest and spectacular waterfalls. Discover this vast, ancient land in a variety of ways, from scenic flights to adventurous walks, exhilarating four-wheel-drive tours or relaxing cruises along its waterways. Visitors can look forward to spotting a variety of flora and fauna including fresh water crocodiles and over 100 species of bird.

Traversing the Kimberley region from east to west in Western Australia, the Gibb River Road is an old cattle route that stretches over 600 kilometres. It is known as one of Australia's unique adventure routes, which travels through some of Australia’s most beautiful wilderness areas. Visitors can look forward to exploring the Kimberley region's spectacular rivers and gorges, diverse fauna and flora, striking geological formations, outback cattle stations, and ancient Aboriginal and pastoral history. Highlights along the route include Windjana Gorge National Park, Home Valley Station, as well as Aboriginal culture tours and sacred rock art sites. Popular activities include camping, wildlife spotting, bird watching, swimming, and hiking.

The Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges Conservation Park is situated in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This spectacularly scenic park features the magnificent Wunaamin Miliwundi Mountain Range, which extends over 300 kilometres. The park itself stretches over a vast 3921 square kilometres of spectacularly scenic landscape characterised by sandstone mountains, steep gorges, granite outcrops, palm groves, and vast savannah interrupted by remote patches of rainforest. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of wonderful activities, including exploring the cascading waterfalls at the Bell and Lennard Gorges, visiting the Mt Hart Wilderness Homestead, and spotting various rare plant, bird and animal species in this nature lover’s paradise.

Easier to access than most gorges in Western Australia's Kimberly region, Windjana Gorge National Park boasts extraordinary natural landscapes, incredible geology and an abundance of freshwater crocodile. Carved by the waves of the Lennard River, Windjana offers the opportunity to experience the extreme beauty of tall colourful rocks, the vast sand riverbed, a variety of birds and the dozens of freshwater crocodiles lying along the riverbank. A section of a 350 million-year-old coral Devonian Reef, an important example of world geology, is preserved here. Keep an eye out for the fossilised marine life embedded in the limestone walls of the gorge entrance, including extinct crocodile, turtle and the giant marsupial, Diprotodon.

Clinging to the peninsula overhanging the gorgeous Roebuck Bay, the historic outback town of Broome is the largest town in the vast area of Kimberley. Known for its colourful gardens, gorgeous powder-white beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters, and an abundance of frangipani and coconut trees, Broome offers an oasis of paradise in an otherwise desolate landscape. A thriving community of artists and entrepreneurs have set up an impressive host of galleries, craft stores, quaint cafes and breweries. The town boasts an unusual fusion of colonial Australian and Asian architectural styles, some remarkably friendly locals, and a vibrant Saturday morning market in the immaculate tropical gardens of the Court House. With its world-famous beaches, its wonderfully relaxing atmosphere and its exceptionally scenic natural surroundings, Broome is the perfect place to 'slip into Broome time' - as the locals say.

Situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Karratha is known for its ancient Aboriginal heritage, pristine beaches, and incredibly rich red earth. The city serves as an excellent base from which to explore the magnificent surrounding landscape and visit spectacular national parks such as Karijini National Park, Dampier Archipelago, and Millstream-Chichester National Park. The Point Samson Peninsula and the Burrup Peninsula are also must-sees. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of activities including fishing, boating, hiking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, and bird watching.

Karijini National Park is an expansive wilderness area in the Hamersley Range of Western Australia. It is the second largest national park in Western Australia and features magnificent waterfalls, hidden plunge pools and breathtaking, sheer cliffs and gorges. The park is home to a diverse range of local plant and animal species including: red kangaroos, hill wallaroo, rock wallabies, bats and over 800 different plant species. Nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts will find a host of activities to enjoy including: hiking through the spectacular red rocky landscape, paddling along crystal-clear rivers, exploring ancient gorges or swimming under cascading waterfalls. Don’t miss Mt Frederick, Mt Meharry, and Mt Bruce; Western Australia’s three highest peaks.

Cape Range National Park is located adjacent to Ningaloo Marine Park and boasts spectacular rocky gorges carved by ancient rivers that adjoin one of the most pristine and beautiful coastlines in the world. Visitors can explore the park's rugged landscape of spectacular canyons along drive trails into Charles Knife Canyon and Shothole Canyon or follow the walking trails through the deep gorges such as Mandu Mandu and across the scenic high country at Charles Knife Canyon. Camping is popular along the Cape Range coast, especially from Easter to October.

This tiny seaside town rests in a little bay 1200 kilometres from Perth, protected from the Indian Ocean by the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef. Coral Bay is unique in that the reef lies extremely close to the water’s edge, making this underwater wonderland of colourful coral and marine creatures available to all, including young children. Close encounters of the marine life are common, and visitors may see (or even be able to swim with) graceful manta rays, dugongs, turtles and whale sharks while diving, snorkelling, or touring on a glass-bottom boat. Other popular activities include quad bike tours, scenic flights and 4WD tours of the surrounding wilderness. With only around 150 local residents, this hamlet on the coast is the perfect destination for travellers seeking a peaceful escape from the stresses of city life.

Set roughly 900 kilometres north of Perth, in Western Australia, Monkey Mia offers visitors a rather unique experience - the opportunity to interact with wild adult dolphins that come to the beach to be fed almost every day of their own free will. While most people are drawn to Monkey Mia for this world-famous wildlife encounter, the area surrounding the beach is a treat in its own right. Rusty red sand dunes stand in striking contrast to the white sandy beaches and glistening turquoise bay, offering a spectacular photographic opportunity. A public boat ramp, jetty, barbecue and picnic areas add appeal for families. Other highlights include extraordinary Dirk Hartog Island and the world’s oldest and largest fossils at the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve.

Kalbarri lies 154 kilometres north of Geraldton and is one of the most popular destinations on Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Situated at the mouth of the Murchison River and a stone’s throw from the Kalbarri National Park, this retreat is home to some wonderful outdoor activities. The Murchison River offers fishing and pelican feeding, and is a magnificent place to watch the sun sink into the Indian Ocean. This area is also known for its rich birdlife and spectacular wildflower displays in Spring. Meanwhile, the Kalbarri National Park is home to dramatic sea cliffs and some truly unique geological formations, such as the arch known as Nature’s Window and the snaking gorge called Z Bend.