A guide will accompany you on each day’s walk. The itinerary may alter depending on local conditions and weather.
Day 1: Perth to Pinnacles + Yued Ponar Trail, Mt Lesueur National Park
7km
Day 2: Wildflower tour at Hi Vallee Farm, Coalseam Conservation Park and Geraldton
3km
Day 3: A day tour of the Abrolhos Islands
It’s an exciting day today as we hop on our own charter planes and fly over to the Abrolhos Islands, about 80 km off the coast of Geraldton. We’ll take a scenic flight over the chain of islands, learning about their history and infamous shipwrecks, before setting down at East Wallabi Island. Here you can enjoy a short guided nature walk and a snorkel in the pristine waters. We return to Geraldton mid/late afternoon and then head up to Kalbarri in time for sunset drinks and nibbles while your guides prepare you a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: Geraldton
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kalbarri National Park, Murchison River Gorge
9km
We start the day with a 1hr 45min drive to Kalbarri. We’ll have a wonderful day today exploring some of the ancient gorges of the Murchison River. We’ll visit Natures Window and walk the 9 km Loop Trail, which takes us from the top of the gorge wall, down into the beautiful gorge itself to walk beside the river. If the weather’s nice, you might enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool water at lunch time.
In the afternoon, we’ll have an easy exploration of the Z Bend Gorge where we will take a short stroll and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.
Accommodation: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Kalbarri National Park
8km
The views along the Kalbarri coast are nothing short of spectacular – with pink and red layers of sandstone cliffs contrasted against the turquoise Indian Ocean. We’ll walk the length of the Bigurda Trail in the morning. This trail stretches for 8 km along the top of the sea cliffs from Eagle Gorge to the Natural Bridge.
In the afternoon we’ll explore the coastal areas closer to town, including a 3 km loop walk around Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley.
Accommodation: Kalbarri Edge Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Drive to Denham, and across to Dirk Hartog Island
Accommodation: Dirt Hartog Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Dirk Hartog Island
14km + 6.5km optional extra
Accommodation: Dirt Hartog Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Beautiful walks in the daytime, relax with fellow walkers each evening
As much as this walk is a fantastic outdoor experience, it’s also a social experience, giving you a chance to enjoy the companionship and support of like-minded people.
Enjoy a cuppa with a slice of home-made cake for morning tea, and fresh healthy lunches, surrounded by nature. Finish each day with a delicious, nutritious dinner with the group.