A Perth to Broome west coast campervan trip built for self-drivers

The drive, broken down

1. Day 1: Perth to Cervantes or Jurien Bay200-225 km · 2 hr 30-3 hr

   An easy first shakedown with the Pinnacles nearby and time to learn which cupboard rattles.

2. Days 2-3: Cervantes to Kalbarri via Geraldton375-400 km · 4 hr 30-5 hr

   Stock up in Geraldton, then base yourself for Kalbarri cliffs, gorges and a proper laundry stop.

3. Days 4-5: Kalbarri to Shark Bay and Denham375 km · 4 hr 20

   A sealed run to World Heritage coastline, Shell Beach and Monkey Mia if you want the detour.

4. Days 6-7: Denham to Carnarvon and Coral Bay555 km · 6 hr total

   Split it at Carnarvon if you prefer shorter days; Coral Bay is small and sites book early.

5. Days 8-10: Coral Bay to Exmouth and Cape Range150 km · 1 hr 45

   Slow right down for Ningaloo, reef swims and national park camp rules that need booking ahead.

6. Days 11-13: Exmouth to Karijini or the Pilbara coast550-650 km · 6-7 hr 30

   Choose the inland gorge detour only if your van conditions and weather suit the roads.

7. Days 14-16: Port Hedland and Eighty Mile Beach to Broome610-775 km · 7-9 hr total

   Break the final haul; Eighty Mile Beach is a classic van stop before the palm trees of Broome.