Denham to Port Hedland road trip: Distance, time & best stops
The best stops on a Denham to Port Hedland road trip include Coral Bay, Exmouth and Karratha. The 1,179km drive should take around 11h50m.
The Denham to Port Hedland drive is part of the epic journey up the coast of Western Australia from Perth to Port Hedland.
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This guide should help you prepare a perfect Denham to Port Hedland road trip itinerary.
Denham to Port Hedland distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Denham to Port Hedland is 1,179km, with a driving time of approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes. However, there are a few detours worth adding to the journey which will add a few hours on to that.
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 Port Hedland 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.
Carnarvon accommodation picks
Accommodation in Carnarvon, WA, costs from around $126 a night. Wotif has a good selection of options.
The following Carnarvon accommodation is particularly worth looking at:
- For central location: Carnarvon Motel.
- For two bedroom apartments: Carnarvon Central Apartments.
- For best overall quality: Hospitality Carnarvon.
- For family cabins with a pool: Capricorn Holiday Park.
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