Kalbarri to Port Hedland road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Kalbarri to Port Hedland drive: Francois Peron National Park and Monkey Mia
Following the drive from Kalbarri to Denham, the leg from Denham to Monkey Mia only takes around 20 minutes. On the way you can swim at Little Lagoon or drive around the Francois Peron National Park. Here, Cape Peron offers red cliffs and white sand and Big Lagoon brims with marine life.
The prime attraction at Monkey Mia is the morning dolphin-feeding sessions.
The only accommodation is the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, and there is a $15 per car Monkey Mia entry fee.
Attractions between Kalbarri and Port Hedland: Carnarvon and the Gascoyne
From Monkey Mia to Coral Bay, you need to double back towards Hamelin Pool, then 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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