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Coral Coast & Ningaloo Beginner

Ningaloo Reef Coastal Explorer

Turquoise bays, whale sharks and reef right off the beach.

Route stops: Perth → Jurien Bay → Dongara → Geraldton → Kalbarri → Denham → Carnarvon → Quobba Station → Coral Bay → Exmouth
Duration
10 day+ one-way, 14 day+ Perth–Perth
Distance
≈ 1,220 km one-way from Perth
Route
Perth → Carnarvon → Coral Bay → Exmouth
Transport
4WD recommended, 2WD ok on main routes
Best time
May – Oct (whale sharks Mar–Jul, humpbacks Jun–Nov)
From
$1,650 for 5 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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Kimberley Experienced

Gibb River Road Explorer

The iconic Gibb River Road through gorges and outback stations.

Also doing the Top End? Pick up in Broome, drop off in Darwin — no backtracking required. See one-way hire details →
Route stops: Derby → Windjana Gorge → Bell Gorge → Mount Hart → Manning Gorge → Drysdale River Station → Mitchell Plateau → Ellenbrae Station → El Questro → Kununurra
Duration
BME – DWN: 21 days recommended
Distance
≈ 660 km unsealed (900+ km with side trips)
Route
Broome → Derby → Gibb River Road → Kununurra
Transport
High-clearance 4WD essential
Best time
April – October (dry season only)
From
$2,310 for 7 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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Kimberley Intermediate

Bungle Bungles & Dampier Peninsula Explorer

Red dirt tracks, ancient gorges and the beehive domes of Purnululu.

Route stops: Broome → Dampier Peninsula → Derby → Windjana Gorge → Fitzroy Crossing → Mimbi Caves → Purnululu → Kununurra → Wyndham → Lake Argyle
Duration
10–14 days
Distance
≈ 2,010 km one-way
Route
Broome → Fitzroy Crossing → Purnululu → Kununurra → Lake Argyle
Transport
4WD recommended (2WD ok on main highway, 4WD needed for gorge & cave access)
Best time
April – October (dry season only)
From
$2,310 for 7 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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Pilbara Intermediate

Karijini & Pilbara Coast Loop

Red gorges, waterholes and rugged ranges around Karijini.

Route stops: Karratha → Murujuga National Park → Dampier → Millstream Chichester National Park → Tom Price → Karijini National Park → Marble Bar → Cape Keraudren → Port Hedland → Point Samson
Duration
7–10 days
Distance
≈ 900 km loop
Route
Karratha → Millstream-Chichester → Karijini NP → Karratha
Transport
4WD recommended for gorge access roads
Best time
May – September (cooler, drier conditions)
From
$2,310 for 7 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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South West & Great Southern Beginner

Margaret River to Esperance Coastal Trail

Wine country, tall forests and dramatic southern coastline.

Route stops: Busselton → Dunsborough → Margaret River → Augusta → Pemberton → Denmark → Albany → Bremer Bay → Esperance → Cape Arid
Duration
10–14 days
Distance
≈ 1,400 km
Route
Perth → Margaret River → Albany → Esperance
Transport
2WD on sealed roads, 4WD for beach & forest tracks
Best time
October – April for best beach weather
From
$2,310 for 7 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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Golden Outback Intermediate

Goldfields to Esperance Outback Run

Historic goldfields country on the edge of the Nullarbor.

Route stops: Kalgoorlie-Boulder → Laverton → Mount Magnet → Gascoyne River → Meekatharra → Mount Augustus → Kennedy Range → Gascoyne Junction → Melangata Station Stay → Cue
Duration
5–7 days
Distance
≈ 1,100 km
Route
Perth → Kalgoorlie-Boulder → Norseman → Esperance
Transport
4WD recommended for outback tracks
Best time
April – October (avoid summer heat & flies)
From
$1,650 for 5 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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Top End Intermediate

Darwin, Kakadu & Litchfield Explorer

Waterfalls, wetlands and Kakadu’s 4WD-only tracks from Darwin.

Also doing the Kimberley? Pick up in Broome, drop off in Darwin — no backtracking required. See one-way hire details →
Duration
10–14 days
Distance
≈ 800 km loop
Route
Darwin → Litchfield NP → Kakadu NP → Darwin
Transport
4WD essential (Jim Jim & Twin Falls are 4WD-only)
Best time
May – October dry season (wet season floods roads)
From
$1,650 for 5 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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Northern Territory Experienced

Darwin to Broome One-Way Explorer

Cross two states in one epic 4WD traverse, from Darwin to Broome.

Route stops: Darwin → Katherine → Timber Creek → Kununurra → Purnululu → El Questro Station → Mitchell Plateau → Gibb River Road → Derby → Broome
Duration
18–21 days recommended
Distance
≈ 2,860 km one-way
Route
Darwin → Kununurra → Gibb River Road → Broome
Transport
High-clearance 4WD essential (Mitchell Plateau & Gibb River Road are 4WD-only)
Best time
April – October (dry season only)
From
$4,620 for 14 days*

*Indicative only, based on our D-Max Duo rate ($330/day). Exact cost depends on vehicle, season and dates — compare vehicles & rates.

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