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7 Day "Warlu Way Wanderer" 4WD self-drive camping adventure departing Karratha
Day 1 Karratha 140km (2 hours) driving
Starting from Karratha, spend today exploring the historic town of Cossack
and seaside village of Point Samson (great fish and chips at the Tavern).
Detour to historic Roebourne and visit the Wangaba Aboriginal Art Centre.
Take a walk along the banks of the Harding River on the Ngurin Bushtucker
interpretive trail and the Roebourne Heritage Trail.
Pick up trail maps from the Karratha Tourism & Visitor Centre.
Day 2 Karratha to Cheela Plains Station approx. 300km (3 hours) driving
Hop in your 4WD and travel via Nanutarra Roadhouse on the NW Coastal
Highway as you head towards Paraburdoo & Tom Price along the Nanutarra
Munjina Road and make your way to Cheela Plains Station to settle in at your
outback campsite at Cheela Plains Station. If you get your timing right, join
fellow travellers on an astronomy experience to explore the night sky wilderness.
Whether you are a beginner or expert level photographer, you’ll be sure to capture
some magic on your camera, or take advantage of a range of equipment on offer.
O/n Camping Cheela Plains Station
O/n Camping Cheela Plains Station
Day 3 Cheela Plains Station Tour
On a station the size of Cheela Plains there are plenty of amazing locations to explore.
Grab a map of the self-guided walks and trails and head off on an adventure filled day.
Returning to camp why not book in for dinner at the Red Plains Cafe and catch up with
other travellers over a cold drink.
Day 4 Cheela Plains Station to Karijini Eco Retreat 233km (2&1/2 hour) drive
Continue north via Paraburdoo to the mining town of Tom Price. Join a
Go West Rio Tinto Mine Tour at 10am from the Tom Price Visitor Centre. After lunch
and a look around Tom Price, continue on to the Western side of Karijini National Park
to explore Weano Gorge, Oxer Lookout and Hancock Gorge before making your way to
O/n Camping Karijini Eco Retreat.
Day 5 Karijini National Park East 100km (2 hours) drive
Travel via the gravel internal road to the Visitor Centre and explore Dales Gorge,
Circular Pool, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool before returning to the Eco Retreat
via Kalamina Gorge and Joffre gorge.
Day 6 Karijini to Karratha via Millstream 390km (6 hours) drive 
Make a morning stop at Hamersley Gorge before continuing on to Millstream - Chichester
National park and a refreshing dip at Deep Reach. Explore the cliff lookout and homestead
before making your way to Python Pool and the Chichester Range. Continue on the bitumen to
Karratha and settle into your campground.
O/n Camping Discovery Parks Karratha.
Day 7 Murujuga Rock Art Tour and Dampier 
Head out for a morning Aboriginal-guided Murujuga Art and Cultural Tour at 9am.
Continue down to the beach at Hearsons Cove for a swim or explore the mud flats at low tide.
Head towards Dampier and take a selfie with Red Dog and enjoy lunch or refreshment at
Soak In Dampier Cafe overlooking Hampton Harbour.