Accomodation Perth - Port Hedland - Perth

Thanks Disco. The olds are in their 60s, fit and agile. They are escaping the freezing winter in Europe so would welcome the 40+ degree temperatures. Will also make sure the airconditioning is working in the 4WD :o)

PS. If you do mean Karijini Eco Lodge check out their web site;

"IMPORTANT NOTE - THE RESTAURANT WILL NOT BE OPERATIONAL DURING THE LOW SEASON 1st NOVEMBER TO 31st MARCH DUE TO THE EXTREME CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND THE REMOTE LOCATION".

KK

When we were there a few months ago the road in was so corrugated you needed headlights on to see out of them

Tented chalets I believe were $240 a night.

As stated the rest looked the pits

Denham has much nicer views than Monkey Mia.

One night at Coral Bay is enough and fit in a night at Kalbarri which is far nicer.

Think there has already been a thread on this trip

Thanks for the heads up KK. Where would you recommend staying at Karijini ?

myoelements, as Kiwi Kia says don't! Also bare in mind that temperatures could be 40 degrees plus. Taint nice wandering around canyons etc. in those temperatures, no-matter how fit you are.
Stay in Tom Price. Karijini is not that far away.
To ensure accomodation book now at the C/van park or Motel.

Ther are a couple of Motels in Tom Price and a Dining room that is the miners eatery which has excellent food Lots of it and a great selection for $19 each for dinner includes steaks and fish cooked to order
$9 for lunch and $6 for b/fast Not a flash place but clean and beaut food.

Is called Widawarri Lodge turn right after the visitor centre.
Think it has accomodation as well.

Would suggest you all take a tour of Karajini NP with the local tour company who have a renowned name
$135 each but still cheaper than stuffing a couple of tyres.

We did it and it was informative and interesting and we saw much more than we woud have on our own. lasts from 7.30 am till 5.45pm and worth every penny

Kalbarri was almost as good Great gorges and easy short walks to the lookouts which are wheelchair friendly as well.

Great whale watching from the cliffs as well,
plenty of places to stay.
Cheers

As Tony & Graham and I have already said, stay at Tom Price if you do have to go up there at that time of the year. Other then the so called "Eco Lodge" (toilet paper everywhere in the scrub around the camp) there is no other place to stay at Karajini other then in a camper, tent or swag. There is a CP at Tom Price that has cabins. Seriously though do you really want to be in that area at that time of the year ? There are heaps of nice touring places a lot closer to Perth (& the cooler coastal area).

KK

Thanks for the suggestions, will stay at Tom Price. Unfortunately this is the only time of year we are all free to travel so there is not much choice. It's better to get out there and see this beautiful country at some time than not see it all !
We are doing the coastal route on the way up and would appreciate any accomodation recommendations for Geraldton/Carnavon...
Thanks for all the wise words !

gidday

At the risk of repeating myself and others Denham better than Monkey Mia (and if you want to see dolphins Bunbury might be a better bet too). Tradewinds Seafront apartments in Denham are recommended.

Rocco