Day 1: Perth Dalwallinu 273Km, 3 Hours

Day 1: Perth – Dalwallinu 273km, 3 hours Leave Perth and head north to New Norcia to explore Australia’s very own monastic town. Travel onto Wongan Hills with its various nature reserves and interesting walk trails before heading to Dalwallinu, famous for the Wreath Leschenaultia blooming just out of town. Be sure to drop into the Dalwallinu Discover Centre for the latest tourist and wildflower information Accommodation Options Dalwallinu Wheatland Motel t: (08) 9661 1600 e: [email protected] Dalwallinu Hotel t: (08) 9661 1102 B&B’s, caravan parks, campsites

Day 2: Dalwallinu – Mullewa 243km, 3 hours Head north and view more Wreath Leschenaultia in Perenjori. This is also the start of the Monsignor Hawes Trail. You must see Perenjori’s Church of St Joseph, view Morawa’s Church of the Holy Cross and Yalgoo’s preserved colonial architecture and Chapel of St Hyacinth, before heading into Mullewa and its Hawes designed Catholic Church. Accommodation options Railway Hotel t: (08) 9961 1050 Wandina Station Stay t: (08) 9962 9597 e: [email protected] Pindar Guest House t: (08) 9962 3024 e: [email protected] w: www.pindarguesthouse.com

Day 3: Mullewa – Murchison Settlement 229km, 3 hours Continue north into red earth country and marvel at the endless vistas of everlasting wildflowers. Perhaps overnight at Murchison Settlement (the Shire without a town) or consider staying at the award winning Wooleen Station which also has station tours of the everlastings in season. Accommodation Options Murchison Oasis Roadhouse and Caravan Park t: (08) 9961 3875 e: [email protected]

Day 4: Murchison Settlement – Gascoyne Junction 260km, 3 hours Head north, stop at the natural spring of Bilung Pool. Seashell fossils south of Gascoyne Junction point to natural history of the landscape. Nestled on the banks of the Gascoyne River, the town is a centre for local sheep and wheat stations. Visit the museum and picnic spots. Accommodation Options Bidgemia Station t: (08) 9943 0501 e: [email protected]

Day 5: Gascoyne Junction – Mt Augustus 307km, 4 hours North of Gascoyne Junction take in the beauty of the Kennedy Range National Park, boasting springs, cliffs, canyons and wildlife. Then travel north-east to spectacular Mt Augustus National Park, home to Australia’s largest monolith, surrounded by purple mulla mulla wildflowers in spring. Take time to explore, you’ll be amazed at the Aboriginal rock carvings Accommodation Options Cobra Station t: (08) 9943 0565 e: [email protected] w: www.cobrastation.com Mr Augustus Outback Tourist Park t: (08) 9943 0527 e: [email protected] w: www.mtausgustustp.com.au

Day 6: Mt Augustus – Karijini Eco Retreat 541km, 8 hours Travel the 4WD Pingandy Road past Dooly Downs and Ashburton Downs, to the mining town of Tom Price. Refuel then into the spectacular gorge country around the Karijini Eco Retreat. Accommodation Karijini Eco Retreat – Karijini National Park t: (08) 9425 5591 e: [email protected] w: www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au Deluxe tents with private facilities, campsites and caravan sites

Day 7 & 8: Karijini National Park Travel to the east of the national park to the visitor centre then view the spectacular Dales Gorge, Circular Pool and Fortescue Falls. Enjoy the stunning nearby Joffre Gorge, Weano Gorge, Knox Gorge and the Joffre Falls. Enjoy dinner at the Karijini Eco Retreat Restaurant Accommodation Karijini Eco Retreat – Karijini National Park t: (08) 9425 5591 e: [email protected] w: www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au

Day 9: Karijini – Exmouth 700 km, 7.5 hours Travel to Tom Price and refuel. Continue via Doradeen Road and Milne Road before joining Nameless Valley Drive and onto Nanutarra Drive for your journey to Exmouth. Turn left at Nanutarra Roadhouse at North West Costal Highway and then right at Burkett Road travelling into Exmouth. On arriving in Exmouth discover the Cape Range National Park’s pristine beaches and deep rugged canyons. 630 species of flowering plants are found here. The red centred Sturt Pea is one of 12 endemic species found in the park. Accommodation Options Bullara Station Stay t: (08) 9942 5938 e: [email protected] w: www.bullara-station.com.au Warroora Station t: (08) 9938 1655 e: [email protected] w: www.warroora.com Novotel Ningaloo Resort t: (08) 9949 0000 e: [email protected] w: www.novotelningaloo.com.au Exmouth Cape Holiday Park t: (08) 9920 8484 e: [email protected] w: aspenparks.com.au Ningaloo Lodge t: (08) 9949 4949 e: [email protected] w: www.ningaloolodge.com.au Potshot Hotel Resort t: (08) 9949 1200 e: [email protected] w: www.potshotresort.com Sal Salis Ningaloo t: 1300 790 561 e: [email protected] w: www.salsalis.com.au

Day 10: Exmouth – Carnarvon 367km, 4 hours The drive to Carnarvon will reward you with displays of Parakeelya, purple vetch, northern bluen=bells and seasonal everlastings. Contact the Visitor Centre for local information on where to see the best displays. Accommodation Options Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon t: (08) 9941 1600 e: [email protected] w: www.hospitalityinncarnarvon.com.au Coral Coast Tourist Park t: (08) 9941 1438 e: [email protected] w: www.coralcoasttouristpark.com.au Wintersun Caravan Park t: (08) 9941 8150 e: [email protected] w: www.wintersuncaravanpark.com.au Red Bluff Quobba Station t: (08) 9948 5098 e: [email protected] w: www.quobba.com.au Gnaraloo Station t: (08) 9942 5927 e: [email protected] w: www.gnaraloo.com.au

Day 11: Carnarvon – Shark Bay 324km, 4 hours Look for seasonal everlastings along the roadside on the turn off to Shark Bay. Visit Francois Peron National Park, where the contrasting colours of the scenery range from deep reds to ocean blues and are as vivid as the wildflowers. The Shark Bay Daisy, Wattles, Dampiera and purple peas are commonly found in this area. Accommodation Options Heritage Resort Shark Bay t: (08) 9948 1133 e: [email protected] w: www.heritageresortsharkbay.com.au Oceanside Village t: (08) 9948 3003 e: [email protected] w: www.oceanside.com.au Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort t: 1800 653 611 e: [email protected] w: www.monkeymia.com.au Dirk Hartog Island t: (08) 9948 1211 e: [email protected] w: www.dirkhartogisland.com.au Carbala Station t: (08) 9948 1765 e: [email protected] w: www.carbala.com.au Hamelin Station Stay t: (08) 9942 5714 e: [email protected] w: www.hamelinstationstay.com.au

Day 12: Shark Bay- Kalbarri 370km, 4.45 hours Kalbarri National Park is home to breathtaking coastal cliffs and deep river gorges that contrast with endless sand plains. The national Park has roughly 800 species of native flore, many of which are endemic species, including the Kalbarri spider orchid. Accommodation Options Kalbarri Palm Resort t: (08) 9937 2333 e: [email protected] w: www.palmresort.com.au Kalbarri Beach Resort t: (08) 9937 1061 e: [email protected] w: www.kalbarribeachresort.com.au Kalbarri Edge Resort t: (08) 9937 0000 e: [email protected] w: www.kalbarriedge.com.au Kalbarri Reef Villas t: (08) 9937 1165 e: [email protected] w: www.reefvillars.com.au Kalbarri Seafront Villas t: (08) 9937 1025 e: [email protected] w: www.kalbarriseafrontvillas.com.au Murchison River Caravan Park t: (08) 9385 6655 e: [email protected] w: www.murchisonhousestation.com.au Riverside Sanctuary t: (08) 9936 1021 e: [email protected] w: www.riversidesanctuary.com.au

Day 13: Kalbarri – Geraldton 152km, 1.5 hours Colourful wildflowers of many varieties can be seen on roadside areas along this drive via Northampton. Take the detour just north of Geraldton into the Chapman Valley where the wildflowers abound and gourmet delights will entice you to stay a while and explore the region. Accommodation Options Best Western Hospitality Inn Geraldton t: (08) 9921 1422 e: [email protected] w: www.hospitalityinngeraldton.com.au Broadwater Mariner Resort t: (08) 9935 9100 e: [email protected] w: www.broadwaters.com.au Intown Apartments t: (08) 9964 1750 e: [email protected] w: www.intownapartments.com.au Ocean West Holiday Units t: (08) 9921 1047 e: [email protected] w: www.oceanwest.com.au Sunset Beach Holiday Park t: (08) 9938 1455 e: [email protected] w: www.sunsetbeachholidaypark.com.au

Day 14: Geraldton – Cervantes 215km, 2.15 hours Head south via Donaga to Minegenew and the wildflower hotspot of the Coalseam Conservation Park, often carpeted in stunning white, pink and yellow everlastings during springtime. Nearby towns Three Springs and Carnamah Coorow also offer spectacular displays. Lesueur National Park alone features more than 800 species. Accommodation Options Pinnacles Edge Resort (Cervantes) t: (08) 9652 7788 e: [email protected] w: www.pinnaclesedgeresort.com.au Cervantes Pinnacles Motel t: (08) 9652 7145 e: [email protected] w: www.cervantespinnaclesmotel.com.au Cervantes Lodge t: (08) 9652 7377 e: [email protected] w: www.cervanteslodge.com.au Cervantes Holiday Homes t: (08) 9652 7115 e: [email protected] w: www.cervantesholidayhomes.com.au Cervantes Pinnacles Caravan Park t: (08) 9652 7060 e: [email protected] w: www.pinnaclespark.com.au

Day 15: Cervantes – Perth 220km, 2.5 hours Head south to the Pinnacles where Tuart woodlands fill the valleys between vast areas of health, acacia and myrtle, banksias and casuarinas. Return to Perth along the new and scenic Indian Ocean Drive.

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Some roads are unsealed- we recommend travel in a four wheel drive vehicle (4WD). When travelling in remote areas, we recommend you carry extra water and a second spare wheel/tyre. Please check local read road conditions and fuel availability locations with relevant local authorities before setting off. This itinerary is a guide only. Detailed maps are available from RAC, petrol stations, 4WD & outdoor adventure stores. Travel safely.