Denham to Karratha road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops

The best stops on a Denham to Karratha road trip include Shark Bay and the Ningaloo Reef. The Denham to Karratha drive covers a 957km distance in a driving time of around 9h38m

The Denham to Karratha drive is part of the epic journey up the coast of Western Australia from Perth to Broome.

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This guide should help you prepare a perfect Denham to Karratha road trip itinerary.

Denham to Karratha distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Denham to Karratha is 957km, with a driving time of approximately 9 hours and 38 minutes. However, there are detours worth adding to the journey which will add a few hours on to that.

On the way out of Denham, you can visit 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.

Attractions between Denham and Karratha: Hamelin Pool to Carnarvon

The next worthwhile stop is 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.

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