Denham to Broome road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
The best stops on a Denham to Broome road trip include Coral Bay, Exmouth and Karratha. The 1,779km drive should take around 17h50m.
The Denham to Broome drive is part of the epic journey up the coast of Western Australia from Perth to Broome.
Denham is the hub town for the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay region. To fix up the best Denham accommodation, head here.
Broome, meanwhile, brings tours to natural wonder Horizontal Falls, camel rides on Cable Beach, dinosaur footprints adventures and close encounters at a crocodile park. To check out a great range of Broome activities and tours, browse here. For Broome accommodation, book here.
9 great Broome experiences to book today
- 1. Sunset camel ride – take in the changing colours of Cable Beach on camelback.
- 2. Horizontal Falls flight – see one of nature’s most extraordinary natural phenomena
- 3. Crocodile park visit – watch big crocs being fed up close.
- 4. Half hour helicopter ride – see the extraordinary red rock coastline from above
- 5. Dinosaur footprints adventure – including a wildlife spotting boat ride down Dampier Creek.
- 6. Sunset cruise – enjoy an Indian Ocean sunset with wine in hand
- 7. Windjana Gorge day trip – venture deeper into the rugged Kimberley.
- 8. Town tour – learn Broome’s fascinating history along the way.
- 9. Mud-crabbing experience – catch crabs in the mangroves then eat them after they’re cooked by a pro.
This guide should help you prepare a perfect Denham to Broome road trip itinerary.
Denham to Broome distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Denham to Broome is 1,779km, with a driving time of approximately 17 hours and 50 minutes. However, there are a few detours worth adding to the journey which will add a few hours on to that.
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The first step is to dogleg back to the NW Coastal Highway through the Shark Bay region.
Denham offers the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre and the Ocean Park Aquarium, which runs Shark Bay cruises and diving trips. Then, before reaching the highway, visit the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. They look like black rocks, but they’re examples of the oldest living organisms on earth.
Denham to Broome road trip: Hamelin Pool to Carnarvon
Once on the highway, continue north to Carnarvon at the mouth of the Gascoyne River. Things to in Carnarvon include the Gwoonwardu Mia Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre, which explores the traditional way of life and beliefs of the local Indigenous people.
Other Carnarvon attractions include the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. There are also several banana plantations to drive around.
If you choose to stay overnight here, Carnarvon accommodation options include the Carnarvon Motel, where the pool comes with a water slide, and the Capricorn Holiday Park.
Click through for next section: Carnarvon to the Ningaloo Reef.