Our Longest WA Tours Adventure

13 day Perth TO EXMOUTH & Karijini Return Tour

How IT Works

Join us on an Epic backpacker Road Trip from Perth to Exmouth, Karijini and Return. See impressive wildlife and Australia’s most unique landscape.

Explore the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park, Shark Bay, Ningaloo World Heritage area, Monkey Mia Dolphins, Exmouth, Cape Range National Park, Karijini National Park and more with our one of a kind Perth to Exmouth and Karijini Return tour. If you would like to continue to Broome after Karijini check out our Perth to Broome Trip.

For this tour you will join our Perth to Broome passengers for 11 days to Karijini via Exmouth, from there the trip splits and you stay on the Why Not Bus for your ride back to Perth.

Worried you’ll be on a tour with someones grumpy grandparents? We are the only West Coast tour just for backpackers! We have enthusiastic guides and most passengers are between 18 and 35. Become part of the Why Not Bus family! Laugh your ass off with your new friends, share funny experiences or bust out the red cups for some competitive party fun. We encourage everyone to be who they want to be! Experience true freedom hundreds of kms from the ‘Real World’!

This Tour has 3 nights camping, 2 nights in Karijini Eco tents with beds  and 7 nights Hostel Mixed Dorm. This allows you to experience a little bit of everything. We tow a custom built camping trailer with a kitchen, fridge, games, tents, sleeping bags and mattresses. All you need to bring is yourself, a sense of adventure and the desire to see the real Australia!

 Any more questions? check out our FAQ’s page or contact us.

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Kangaroo is in a bush in the Karijini National Park. You will see these kind of kangaroos in Perth to Broome backpacker tours
Camels taking tourists on a Perth to Broome Tour for a walk on the white sand beaches of western Australia
stopping off in Karajini national park, the Perth to Broome Tour is a must for backpackers wanting to explore the West Coast of Australia.

PERTH TO KARIJINI
RETURN TOUR Details

Start: 9.30am, Sunday, Billabong Backpackers, Highgate, Perth, Australia.

Finish:  approximately 12 Midday Friday, Day 13 at Billabong Backpackers, Highgate, Perth, Australia (Return Tour)

(We recommend if you are flying out of Perth once the trip finishes to book the flight for the next day incase of any unforeseen circumstances)

Destination: North West, WA

Style: Backpacker Camping Tour

Trip

Dates

2024

  • 15th Sep- Special $2999
  • 13 Oct- Special $2999
  • 10th Nov- Special $2999
  • 8th Dec- Special $2999

2025 (14 day tour leaving Saturdays)

  • 15th Mar- Special $2999
  • 12th Apr- Special $2999
  • 10th May- Special $2999
  • 7th Jun- Special $2999
  • 5th Jul- Special $2999
  • 2nd Aug- Special $2999
  • 30th Aug- Special $2999
  • 27th Sep- Special $2999
  • 25th Oct- Special $2999
  • 22nd Nov- Special $2999

 

Cost SUMMARY

13 day Perth-Exmouth-Karijini-Perth: 

$3199

  • National Park Fees 
  • Monkey Mia Dolphin Entry Fee
  • 7 Nights Hostel Dorm
  • 2 Nights Karijini Eco Retreat Glamping or cabin
  • 3 Nights Holiday Park Camping
  • Hikes/Daily activities 

(During School Holidays, availability at some of our usual accomodation is limited and likely to change)

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kangaroo warning sign on the side of the road when backpackers are travelling on a tour Perth to Broome.

How IT Works

Join us on an Epic backpacker road trip from Perth to Broome via Karijini. See impressive wildlife and Australia’s most unique landscape.

Explore the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park, Shark Bay, Ningaloo World Heritage area, Monkey Mia Dolphins, Exmouth, Cape Range National Park, Karijini National Park and more with our one of a kind Perth to Exmouth and Karijini Return tour. If you would like to continue to Broome after Karijini check out our Perth to Broome Trip.

For this tour you will join our Perth to Broome passengers for 11 days to Karijini via Exmouth, from there the trip splits and you stay on the Why Not Bus for your ride back to Perth.

Worried you’ll be on a tour with someones grumpy grandparents? We are the only West Coast tour just for backpackers! We have enthusiastic guides and most passengers are between 18 and 35. Become part of the Why Not Bus family! Laugh your ass off with your new friends, share funny experiences or bust out the red cups for some competitive party fun. We encourage everyone to be who they want to be! Experience true freedom hundreds of kms from the ‘Real World’!

This Tour has 3 nights camping, 2 nights in Karijini Eco tents with beds and 7 nights Hostel mixed dorm. This allows you to experience a little bit of everything. We tow a custom built camping trailer with a kitchen, fridge, games, tents, sleeping bags and mattresses. All you need to bring is yourself, a sense of adventure and the desire to see the real Australia!

 Any more questions? check out our FAQ’s page or contact us.

 

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Kangaroo is in a bush in the Karijini National Park. You will see these kind of kangaroos in Perth to Broome backpacker tours
Camels taking tourists on a Perth to Broome Tour for a walk on the white sand beaches of western Australia
stopping off in Karajini national park, the Perth to Broome Tour is a must for backpackers wanting to explore the West Coast of Australia.

Extras

– Accommodation and National park fees included; This Tour has 3 nights camping, 2 nights in Karijini Eco tents with beds, and 7 nights Hostel Mixed Dorm.

– Food; At the beginning of each trip we all put in $100 into a ‘food fund’. This is then used to buy ingredients that make up the delicious feasts we eat along the way. The overall food costs vary from trip to trip but you can expect to spend between $5 to $10 a day for food. (Overall food costs for the trip may require a little extra to be added to the $100 during the trip or some money refunded to you from the $100 at the end)

– Sleeping bag/ Mattress/tent; are provided or BYO gear just let us know so we don’t double pack 🙂

Activities

Sea Lion Boat Trip: Take a 2hr boat trip to the Jurien Bay Marine Park on Day 2 where you will snorkel and see the local sea Lion population ($125) *Why Not Bus Exclusive

– Whale Shark Swim; An all day experience that includes swimming with these magnificent creatures, a warm-up reef snorkel and a delicious lunch for the cheapest price in town at $469 (Exmouth on day 8).

– Ningaloo Manta Ray Tour; Spend an epic day at Ningaloo reef in coral bay on Day 6. snorkel the outer reef and later swim with 2-3m manta rays ($175)

– Rent a Kayak; Paddle through the world Heritage eco systems of Shark bay and Ningaloo reef 

-Snorkel Rental;  2 days snorkel rental in coral bay Free

(All extra activities are operated by external suppliers and not by Why Not Bus)

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bus from perth to broome with backpackers on a Western Australian Beach
Epic backpacker perth to broome road trip. Awesome crew who take you via exmouth
Bus-Tour

Itinerary

Day 1 - Perth to Pinnacles
Before we start our one-of-a-kind West Coast Tour you’ll hit the shops for snacks and booze! After, head north towards Lancelin for our first stop, Sandboarding and Lunch. Then continue to the Pinnacles desert. drive 30 min to our campsite where we kick back for the night, watch the sunset with your new mates and enjoy a beer!
Day 2 - Geraldton and the Pink Lake
Head to the beach for the morning or  jump on an optional Sea Lion Experience. Around 10am head towards Geraldton and then the spectacular Pink Lake for some rad photo ops! Check into your Kalbarri Hostel for the next two nights before watching sunset at the beach. After dinner crack out the red cups for some fun and games.
Day 3 - Kalbarri National Park
Explore the amazing Kalbarri National Park with a few hours of hiking to Nature’s Window and the Z Bend. Checkout the new Kalbarri Skywalk. Head Back to Kalbarri for the Coastal Cliffs and Pub after dinner.
Day 4 - Shark Bay
This Morning we drive into the World Heritage site of Shark Bay. Check out Shell Beach, relax and swim in the crystal clear water. This afternoon, it’s time for a bit of luxury, staying in dorms at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. After dinner and an amazing sunset, you can head down to the jetty and spot dolphins and the odd turtle.
Day 5 - Monkey Mia, Dolphins & coral bay
Wake up and walk 50m down to the water’s edge, it’s time to meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins. If you are lucky you will get to feed flipper his scaly breakfast! We hit the road shortly after and drive 580kms to the incredible and remote beachside town of Coral Bay. Settle into the Hostel and head to the pub for dinner and drinks. 
Day 6 - Coral Bay
There are now essentially one and a half free days to explore, Snorkel the amazing reef, (Optional Fishing charter, diving, Manta Ray tours) or just sit with your new friends on the beach and enjoy this special place. Usually, things will kick off pretty early and by late afternoon everyone is ready to blow off some steam and party up! Truth or Dare anyone? Our Hostel is 5 min walk from the beach and everything else in town. You will fall in love with this place the moment you arrive!
Day 7 - Coral Bay and exmouth
Today is a free morning to relax or explore Coral Bay. Snorkel at the beach or go for a walk to the Shark sanctuary.  In the afternoon we drive 2hrs to Exmouth and check out Charles Knife Canyon and sunset at the lighthouse. Check into Potshot Hostel/Bar for the next 2 nights.
Day 8 - Cape Range National park, Whale Sharks, Ningaloo Reef
Today we travel to the Cape Range National Park for a bit of hiking and a snorkel at the award winning Turquoise Bay. (Optional Whale Shark swim today) tonight have dinner and drinks at the famous Whalebone Brewery.
Day 9 - EXMOUTH to Tom PRICE (Karijini NP)
Travel inland to the red earthed heart of the Pilbara. Keep an eye out the window for wildlife and maybe even a cheeky dingo. Check into Karijini Eco retreat in the late afternoon and admire the views.
Day 10 - Karijini National Park
Today Explore Knox gorge, Weano Gorge, Hancock Gorge and hike down into Kermits Pool for a refreshing swim. We also check out Oxers, Junction Pool & Jofre lookouts.

(Locations visited may change due to weather and access in the park)

Day 11 - Karijini National Park
Today Head to Dales Gorge and hike 1.5 km through another world along the bottom of the gorge to Fortesque Falls and Fern Pool. This afternoon we say goodbye to the group heading up to Broome and start our journey back to Perth.
Day 12 - Travel to Perth
Day 13 is spent on the bus heading back towards Perth. 
Day 13 - Travel to Perth
Day 14 is spent on the bus finishing the drive to Perth. Arrive in Perth on Friday at around midday

Perth to EXMOUTH AND KARIJINI Tour Map

perth to broome bus for backpackers travelling to western australia. Travelling up north.