WOOL WAGON PATHWAYMullewa, Gascoyne Junction and Exmouth

DestinationMULLEWA, GASCOYNE JUNCTION AND EXMOUTH

Geraldton

Carnarvon

Exmouth

Perth

Here’s an Australian outback 4WD trail that packs a big adventure into just a few days. Following in the tracks of legendary pioneers, you’ll journey through spectacular wildflower country, outback desert and vast working stations to reach the bluest ocean and the largest fringing reef on Earth.

START Geraldton (or Perth)

BEST TIME July to September (wildflower season) DURATION6 to 10 days

HIGHLIGHTS • Seasonal Wildflowers• Station stays• Mount Augustus (optional detour)• Pioneering history• Ningaloo Reef• Whale sharks

Wool Wagon Pathway

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KalbarriNational Park

Dirk HartogNational Park

Shark BayMarine Park

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Francois PeronNational Park

Kennedy RangeNational Park

Mt AugustusNational Park

Cape RangeNational Park

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If starting from Perth, take the Indian Ocean Drive route from Perth to Geraldton (approximately 400km) and take in the spectacular Pinnacles Desert and Jurien Bay en route.

LEG 1Geraldton to Pindar and Murchison Settlement400 kilometres • In spring Mullewa dazzles you with some

of the most striking displays of wildflowers on Earth.

• Stop to take in the wide-open desert landscapes and 23 interpretive sites to discover stories of the Wool Wagon Pathway.

• Grab a copy of the Wool Wagon Pathway Guide Book from the local visitor centre to discover fascinating historic stories of 23 interpretive sites on the drive trail

LEG 2Murchison to Gascoyne Junction282 kilometres• Explore the spectacular cliffs, rugged

canyons and outback wildlife of Kennedy Range National Park.

• Extend your adventure to take in Mount Augustus and view the outback from the top of the world’s largest monolith – it’s twice the size of Uluru.

LEG 3Gascoyne Junction to Carnarvon and South Ningaloo173-310 kilometres• Explore the region’s history and heritage

with a visit to Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre and Carnarvon Heritage Precinct.

• Take a detour by 4WD to Quobba, Red Bluff, 3Mile Camp and Gnaraloo to experience the southern end of World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef.

LEG 4South Ningaloo to Exmouth and North Ningaloo365-505 kilometres• From mid March to July each year,

Exmouth is one of the best places in the world to take a swim with the largest fish in the ocean – the gentle whale shark.

• Discover Ningaloo Reef, easily accessible from shore.

LEG 5Exmouth to Perth1,268 kilometres• Retrace your tracks back to Perth.

NATIONAL PARKSCape Range National ParkKennedy Range National Park

PLACES TO STAYFor caravan and campground information visitwesternaustralia.comcaravanwa.com.auparkstay.dpaw.wa.gov.au

BEFORE YOU TRAVELFor road safety advice, Aboriginal Land permits and detailed information contact an accredited visitor centre before travel. Visit westernaustralia.com for visitor centre information.

WOOL WAGON PATHWAYMullewa, Gascoyne Junction and Exmouth

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