STATION STAY ADVENTURE
13 nights / 14 days Itinerary
This unforgettable Station Stay Adventure journeys from Perth along the Coral Coast and into Western Australia’s outback, blending coastal highlights with authentic station life. From Kalbarri’s iconic gorges and lookouts to the artesian hot springs of Wooramel and the reef-rich Ningaloo Coast, the route continues through the Pilbara to Mount Augustus and the historic heart of the Murchison.
Along the way, enjoy station tours, homestead hospitality, swimming holes and vast landscapes before returning to Perth with a deeper connection to Australia’s remote regions.
DAY 1 -2: 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 3-4: 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 5-6: 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 8-10: 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 10-11: 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 11-12: 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 13: 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