STATION STAY DRIVE ITINERARIES
Explore the Outback your way
Set out on an unforgettable self-drive journey connecting some of Western Australia’s most iconic station stays. These curated itineraries invite travellers to slow down, explore wide-open landscapes, and experience authentic outback station stays along the way.
From scenic country roads to remote red-dirt tracks, each drive offers a unique blend of adventure, comfort, and connection to place—perfect for those seeking immersive, off-the-beaten-track travel experiences.
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DAY 1: Perth to Kalbarri – 575kms
Begin your journey along the Coral Coast Highway stopping for lunch in the coastal city of Geraldton before arriving at your accommodation in seaside Kalbarri. Visit the lookouts at the Skywalk and Nature’s window en route to Murchison House Station for a historic station tour with a homestead morning tea.
DAY 3: Kalbarri to Wooramel Station – 328kms
An easy drive to Wooramel Station this morning, checking in with time to walk the river trail and soak the day away in their artesian hot springs. Next day, explore the World Heritage Shark Bay region.
DAY 5: Wooramel to Ningaloo (Warroora Station or Bullara Station) – 520kms
After a casual Wooramel breakfast at the café, head to the Ningaloo coast where a choice of accommodation awaits. Warroora Station is a self-catered experience so a stop in Carnarvon for provisions before heading off is advised. Base here for Whaleshark tours from Coral Bay. Bullara Station offers catering and is a perfect base to explore the Exmouth Gulf and the Cape Range National Park.
DAY 8: Bullara Station to Cheela Plains Station – 374kms
Your drive today rewards you with a first glimpse of the magnificent Pilbara ranges on your way to Cheela Plains Station. After a delicious café lunch, explore the Station and take a swim at one of the many station waterholes. Next day, take a drive via the mining town of Tom Price to Karijini National Park.
DAY 10: Cheela Plains Station to Mount Augustus Tourist Park – 350kms
Your journey today takes you to the biggest rock in the world! Mt Augustus is bigger than Uluru. Take a drive around the base of the rock and enjoy the epic views of wildflowers in season.
DAY 11: Mount Augustus to Melangata Station – 507kms
Wake early to view the changing colours of Mt Augustus at sunrise before a hearty breakfast and an adventure outback drive through the Murchison to Melengata Station and its Monsignor Hawes, heritage-listed homestead. Join a sunset station tour and taste genuine damper made on the campfire before joining your fellow guests for a rustic homestead dinner. Next day, join the homestead tour and explore historic Yalgoo, one of the best wildflower locations in season.
DAY 14: Melangata Station – Perth 565kms
After a leisurely homestead breakfast, your epic Station Stay Adventure tour concludes today with the final drive from Melangata to Perth
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DAY 1: Fly to Exmouth (Ningaloo)
Your journey begins on arrival in the beautiful Ningaloo region. Collect your 4WD hire car or campervan from Exmouth Airport and check in to your Exmouth accommodation. Grab some supplies in the village-style town centre for your 2 adventurous days ahead. Visit Charles Knife Canyon, Yardie Creek and the secluded beaches, snorkeling the famous Ningaloo Reef.
DAY 3: Exmouth to Bullara Station – 90kms
An easy 1 hour drive to Bullara Station today. Follow the walking trails to the Exmouth Gulf, check out the station animals and be back in time for happy hour at the Woolshed bar. Head off early on your second day to Coral Bay. Jump on a quadbike tour, fishing charter or a Whaleshark tour (Apr-Jun).
DAY 5: Bullara Station to Cheela Plains Station – 370kms
After a casual Bullara breakfast at the Woolshed café, head off to Cheela Plains Station for your next 2 days of exploring. On arrival, enjoy a casual lunch at the Red Plains Café before heading on a walking trail to see the extraordinary Pilbara sunset over the plains. On day 2, follow the Station 4WD trail. Take a refreshing swim in Mussel Pool, birdwatch from a natural spring and marvel at ancient gorges, like ‘The Wall’.
DAY 8: Cheela Plains Station to Karijini National Park– 183kms
A short drive this morning to the mining town of Tom Price where you jump on a mine tour before stocking up on supplies for your next 2 days exploring Karjini National Park. After checking into the Karijini Eco Retreat, take a refreshing afternoon swim in Ferns Pool before enjoying a delicious dinner under the stars at the Lodge Restaurant. Next day, why not try abseiling in the gorges or simply taking a hike to see the magnificent geological formations in the park. Don’t forget your bathers.
DAY 10: Karijini National Park to Exmouth – 650kms
An early start this morning to head back to Exmouth in time for your departing flight
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DAY 1: Perth to Nallan Station – 650kms
Collect your 4WD camper in Perth - our epic outback adventure begins today! Heading into the heart of the Murchison, stop for morning tea in the quaint town of New Norcia and visit the monastery café, continuing via Paynes Find to Nallan Station, your base for 2 nights. Explore the gold mining towns of Cue and Mt Magnet, meet the Nallan Station animals and explore Aboriginal rock art at Walga Rock.
DAY 3: Nallan Station to Landor Station – 399kms
Leaving the highway at Meekatharra, you’re now really on outback roads. This is unsealed, red dust exploring. Ýou’ll cross the mighty Gascoyne River and head into cattle country, arriving at Landor Station, your oasis in the Gascoyne for 1 night. Enjoy your BBQ dinner under the stars.
DAY 4: Landor Station to Mt Augustus– 60kms
An early start this morning to head to Mt Augustus, the world’s largest rock! Start your climb to the summit early to beat the main heat of the day. Arriving at the Mt Augustus Tourist Park, check in and enjoy a cold drink or two at the barand a feast of Mt Augustus beef.
DAY 5: Mt Augustus to Warroora Station– 420kms
Stock up at the general store before leaving Mt Augustus this morning, your back road route takes you towards the Ningaloo Coast via the Lyndon River. This is adventure 4WD exploring at its heart. No towns, no shops, just you and the wide open space of the outback. Your reward is the welcome of Warroora Station located on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef. Spend 2 nights here, swimming, fishing and snorkeling. Head into Coral Bay for provisions for the next few days.
DAY 7: Warroora Station to Quobba Station – 228kms
Leaving Warroora this morning, head south to Quobba Station perched high on cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. This is rustic beach camping with a fantastic surf break and 4WD beach tracks. Relax here for 2 nights and enjoy the salty ocean breezes.
DAY 9: Quobba Station to Murchison House Station – 623kms
Leaving Quobba Station, your journey along the Coral Coast Highway continues stopping for lunch and a soak in naturally fed Geothermal Springs at Wooramel River Retreat, before heading to historic Murchison House Station on the edge of the Murchison River near Kalbarri. Base here for 2 nights to explore the Murchison gorges, the Kalbarri Skywalk and Nature’s Window.
DAY 11: Murchison House Station to Perth – 580kms
Your epic Station Stay Adventure tour concludes today with the final drive from Murchison House Station to Perth.