
Hop-On Hop-Off Across WA
Quiet beaches, undisturbed natural beauty, desert to one side and beautiful, blue ocean to the other, Western Australia provides the trip of a lifetime, but it’s always been less accessible than its eastern counterpart – until now. With the hop-on hop-off service of Integrity Coach Lines, you can see and experience the entire stretch of Perth to Broome. Over 2,300km, all you need is yourself, your backpack, and a list of destinations you want to see up close. Without the stresses of driving, where would you go?
Kalbarri
Where the coast meets inland adventure, Kalbarri is home to some of the most striking and unique natural phenomenon and creations. Explore the gorges of the national park, sit behind Nature’s Window and look out to the view before you, and marvel at Hutt Lagoon, the pink lake that looks like a strawberry milkshake! If you’re interested in the wildlife Australia has to offer, Rainbow Jungle is regarded as the country’s best parrot habitat, with majestic birds from all over the world free to come and go as they please. Closer to the shore, the dunes are great for sandboarding and the Kalbarri Beach Resort a spectacular home for the night.
Drop off and pick up at Ajana-Kalbarri Road turn-off.
Monkey Mia
The bottlenose dolphins at Monkey Mia are famous. For over 40 years, they have visited voluntarily almost every day and have become treasured members of the Monkey Mia family. Set within the Shark Bay Marine Park, you can interact with these loveable creatures, explore the nearby Francois Peron National Park by 4WD, and glide along the ocean’s still water on a kayak for some serious scenic moments. Take your time here and enjoy a stay at the wonderful Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, because chances are you won’t be in a hurry to leave.
Drop off and pick up at Overlander Roadhouse, North West Coastal Highway.
Exmouth
A water baby’s dream, Exmouth is on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef, a beautiful eco-system of coral and marine life that create a kaleidoscope of colour only matched by the Great Barrier Reef. Surfers Beach is ideal for surfing – hence the name – and Turquoise Bay should be explored by putting your head under water! Come between November and March and you can take a guided tour to see the turtles nesting on the surrounding beaches, as well as learn about their survival, all at the Jurabi Turtle Centre.
Drop off and pick up at Exmouth Visitor Centre, Murat Road
Karijini
This is your hub for adventure and activity, set in the heart of the Pilbara. Waterfalls, gorges and a rugged landscape await on board the Old Skool Karijini Tour, where you leave Integrity Coach Lines at the small mining town of Tom Price to join The Flying Sandgroper. This tour features spectacular views from Oxer Lookout, a lesson in the history of the park, a night’s sleep under the stars and a morning bathe in fern-fringed pools and gorges. Due to the incredible heats that the Karijini experiences (up to 45 degrees Celsius in summer), this tour is only available between 13th May and 11th November, but the weather will still be balmy and warm in the winter months to enjoy the water pools.
Broome
There’s a reason why Broome is the final stop on this journey. A seaside pearling town with a rich history and gorgeous cafés, it provides respite from the otherwise desolate areas of the outback while keeping the fabulous views and coastal activities you’ve enjoyed along the way, so you won’t want to leave in a hurry. Here, you can shop and dine, or, as you can never see too much of the coast, head to Cable Beach and relax on the golden sands. Experience the beach with a ride on a camel’s back, or capture a sight of the famous Staircase To The Moon, where the moonlight beams down upon the exposed tidal flights to create an illusion of stairs reaching up to the moon.
Drop off and pick up at Broome Visitor Centre