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Karijini Explorer

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: PZSL
Overview
Destination:
Australia
Start:Exmouth, Australia
Finish:Exmouth, Australia
Duration:5 days
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Style:
Adventure,
Explorer,
Travel Period
May 2026 - September 2026
Journey through the natural wonders of Western Australia on this five-day adventure through Karijini National Park. Explore the curved waterfall at Joffre Gorge, visit the Hamersley Gorge and take in the colourful layered stone walls, walk the Badjirrajirra Trail to the Charles Knife Canyon and swim at the Handrail Pool at Weano Gorge. Hike to the Kermit Pool and Spider Wall at Hancock Gorge, wander through the rock pools at Kalamina Gorge and learn about the rich First Nations history of the area from Traditional Custodians.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

START & END POINT TIME & LOCATION
Your trip starts in the morning of day 1 at 8:30am with a pick-up from our joining point location in Exmouth. Please see the joining point details in the Essential Trip Information. The trip ends in the afternoon of the last day at approximately 3pm back in Exmouth. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure flights.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

PHYSICAL RATING
Please read the itinerary carefully to make sure you are aware of the included hikes and walks on this trip.

Highlights:
  • START & END POINT TIME & LOCATION Your trip starts in the morning of day 1 at 8:30am with a pick-up from our joining point location in Exmouth. Please see the joining point details in the Essential Trip Information. The trip ends in the afternoon of the last day at approximately 3pm back in Exmouth. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure flights. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. PHYSICAL RATING Please read the itinerary carefully to make sure you are aware of the included hikes and walks on this trip.
Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.
  • Transport: Private vehicle.
  • Accommodation: Station Stay (shared facilities) (2 nights), Ensuite Deluxe Tents (2 nights).
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Exmouth / Cheela Plains
Welcome to Exmouth. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 8.30 am this morning, then you’ll set off through the beautiful Outback landscape to Nanutarra Roadhouse. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it's a good idea to get stuck into your book or favourite podcasts. When you arrive at the roadhouse, stop for lunch before continuing to Cheela Plains Station, where you’ll stay tonight. This afternoon, maybe set off on one of the station hikes to explore the area. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the station under the Pilbara night sky.
Day 2: Tom Price / Karijini National Park
Today is an early start as you travel from Cheela towards Karijini National Park. On the way, stop at Tom Price and spend some time walking the streets of this small mining town. This is also your opportunity to buy yourself a picnic lunch for later on in the national park. Continue to Karijini National Park – land of the Banjima, Innawongka and Eastern Guruma peoples. This is Western Australia’s second-largest national park, with a landscape more than 2.5 billion years old. Your first stop is Kalamina Gorge – the shallowest gorge in Karijini National Park. As you walk alongside the stream, take in the surrounding landscape of small waterfalls and rock pools. When you arrive at the Rock Arch Pool, stop for lunch and maybe a quick swim before checking into your accommodation at Karijini Eco Retreat. This afternoon, explore Joffre Gorge – a curved waterfall forming a natural amphitheatre. When you arrive, take in panoramic views from the lookout platform or maybe walk down into the gorge to see the towering cliff faces reflected in the calm water.
Day 3: Karijini National Park
Today is a full day of exploration in Karijini National Park. Travel to Hancock Gorge this morning for your first hike of the day. After climbing down a ladder, you’ll walk through the narrow rock passages and shallow pools to the well-known Spider Wall. Weave your way through the tight, twisting gaps in the rocks before arriving at the green waters of Kermit’s Pool. This afternoon, set off on a hike through Weano Gorge. Follow the trail through the towering red walls, along the stepping stones to the Handrail Pool. Spend some time relaxing among the cool rocks or take a dip in the clear waters.
Day 4: Hamersley Gorge / Cheela Plains
After breakfast, you’ll start your journey back towards Cheela Plains. On the way, stop for one final walk at Hamersley Gorge. As you walk, take in the swirling rock formations and the colourful layers of stone. At the bottom, maybe cool off with a swim in the pool or relax under the shade of the trees beside the stepped waterfalls. Then, leave the landscape of gorges and waterfalls behind, and return to your station stay Cheela Plains. When you arrive, enjoy your last dinner with your fellow travellers to celebrate the last night of your adventure.
Day 5: Charles Knife Canyon / Exmouth
This morning, travel back to Exmouth, stopping at the Charles Knife Canyon along the way. From the lookout soak up the panoramic views of the surrounding terrain of rocky gullies, narrow gorges, open spinifex (coastal grass) bushland and over the Exmouth Gulf. After lunch at the canyon, you’ll continue to Exmouth, where your trip will come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Operator
Intrepid Travel

Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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