PERTH TO DARWIN GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOUR

FIRST EVENING – PERTH

Perth is a modern, clean city on the banks of the majestic Swan River. The river feels more like a winding harbour really with Fremantle (‘Freo’ to the locals) at its entrance. Perth has all you’d expect from a thriving city with great shopping, restaurants and nightlife combined with superb beaches and a sublime climate.

The weather is perfect for most of the year with warm winters and hot summers, cooled by the ‘Fremantle doctor’ sea breeze that comes through most afternoons.

Ranked as one of the ‘world’s most liveable cities’, Perth has charm aplenty even if you’re just visiting. A great spot to begin your ride up the coast and over to the tropical delights of Broome.

NAMBUNG NATIONAL PARK AND THE PINNACLES DESERT

Named after a local Aboriginal word for ‘winding’, referring to the Nambung River, this area is now instantly recognisable for the spectacular limestone formations that jut from the desert floor like so many ancient teeth.

The exact process by which the ‘Pinnacles’ were formed is a matter still under some debate, but what’s not up for question is the fascinating spectacle offered by such an unusual landscape. 

MURCHISON RIVER GORGES AND COAST

Kalbarri is a lovely small town on the banks of the Murchison River where it flows into the Indian Ocean. It’s uniquely blessed with a fascinating array of impressive river gorges, coastal scenery and marine landscapes, with the added bonus of year round amazing weather. A little way south of the town itself are some spectacular beaches, towering crimson coastal cliffs and amazing pink lakes.

Kalbarri National Park is an area just begging to be explored, but not many are lucky enough to ever visit.

SHARK BAY WORLD HERITAGE AREA

Rise early in the morning, stroll down to the beach and have a breakfast chat with the famous wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, just a metre or two from the beach! With one eye out of the water they are genuinely interested in who’s there and what’s going on. It’s genuinely a fascinating experience to be able to get that close to wild dolphins, whilst staying mostly dry!

Whilst the dolphins at Monkey Mia are arguably the biggest lure us off the north-south highway, there’s more to be seen in Shark Bay than just aquatic mammals. On the way into or out of, this World Heritage listed area you can take in the panoramic views of Shark Bay itself from Eagle Bluff and crunch along Shell Beach; a beach made up of billions of tiny cockle shells as far as the eye can see. The shells reportedly reach depths of up to 10 metres, which is a lot of shells however you look at it!

NINGALOO REEF AND CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK

Ningaloo is the longest fringing reef in the world and its isolated location at the top of the west coast, means that it’s one of the most pristine too. You can snorkel or dive on the incredible 260km long reef simply by stepping off one of the many deserted white beaches, straight into the amazing underwater world resplendent with over 520 species of fish and 250 species of coral. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. One minute you’re riding your motorcycle along the shimmering highway, the next you’re up close and personal with the spectacular shimmering fish of the Ningaloo Reef!

BROOME AND THE NORTH-WEST

The tropical paradise of Broome finally comes into view after the long ride up the west coast, it’s a welcome sight and a sparkling pearl on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It has world famous beaches, wonderful sunsets, a fascinating history intertwined with the local pearl fishermen and a fantastic climate for much of the year.

Welcome to ‘Broome Time’. The pace of life noticeably slows when you enter Broome, you relax more, take more time to enjoy yourself and just generally mellow out. It’s easy to get carried away with all the relaxation, luckily enough we’ve scheduled a rest-day here to make the most of it!

THE KIMBERLEY REGION

The Kimberley has incredible gorges, vibrant crimson cliffs, unusual boab trees and some powerful rivers that helped shape the region. It’s one of the world’s last great wilderness areas, almost 423,000 square kilometres in size and is the ideal place to immerse yourself completely in the environment. 

We’ll be riding through this region for a number of days thanks to the sheer size of the place but trust us, that’s a blessing rather than a chore!

KATHERINE

The third largest town in the Northern Territory, Katherine is most famous for Katherine Gorge one of the most spectacular of local attractions. Located in the Nitmiluk National Park just north east of the town, Katherine Gorge is just one, although arguably the most impressive, of a series of 13 sandstone gorges hewn from the land over billions of years by the Katherine River.

There’s a strong Aboriginal link to the area, with many rock art sites dotted about the region. Keep an eye out for the local freshwater crocs too, they’re pretty friendly unless you get too close!

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

Incredible wildlife with big saltwater crocodiles, stunning bird life, water buffalo, an amazing variety of plants and trees, vibrant Aboriginal culture, history and natural heritage can all be found in this UNESCO World Heritage listed, wetland paradise. Watching the sunset over the wetlands at Ubirr is a magical experience and exploring the caves and Aboriginal artwork at Nourlangie, some of which dates from 60,000 years ago, provides an amazing insight into the early history of the country.

Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, every centimetre of Kakadu is absolutely jam-packed with life at every time of year. It’s undeniably the major natural attraction in the ‘top end’ and since you’ve ridden all the way here, it’s worth spending an extra day here to explore the park properly.

Good idea, let’s do that!

DARWIN

Capital city of the Northern Territory and tropical paradise on the shores of the Timor Sea. A population of about 130,000 makes it easily the most populated city in the Northern Territory, but the least populated of all Australia’s capital cities. This, combined with the delightful tropical climate has led to the creation of a distinctly laid back, multicultural and very mellow sort of place. Plenty of markets, festivals, restaurants, pubs and an abundance of incredibly welcoming locals makes this the ideal spot to relax after this incredible motorcycle tour.

If you’d like to spend a little longer relaxing in the tropical embrace of Darwin, then we can arrange accommodation for you after you finish your motorcycle tour. Just ask!

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