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Karijini National Park & The Pilbara

The Pilbara is located in the North West of Australia, and is over 505,000 km2 in size- that is twice the size of the UK! It is one of the most ecologically diverse regions of Australia, with landscapes stretching from Outback country & deep dramatic gorges to pristine coral reefs and vast sandy beaches. Even though the Pilbara Region’s industry relies heavily on the resource sector, it also preserves untouched natural landscapes for the visitor to enjoy. Six national parks in the Pilbara protect the region’s ecology, one of them being the adventurer’s paradise Karijini National Park.

Significant aspects of the Pilbara

  • The Pilbara is one of the most geologically, ecologically and biologically diverse regions of Australia- with pristine coral reefs, ancient mountain ranges & gorges and vast Outback country.
  • The Pilbara has a rich indigenous heritage. More than 31 indigenous language groups call the region home and indigenous ranger groups contribute largely to the management of the Pilbara’s natural landscapes.
  • Archaeological evidence indicates that indigenous peoples inhabited the area at least 30,000- 40,000 years ago; The early history of these groups is held within an oral tradition, archaeological evidence and a significant amount of outstanding petroglyphs. Nowadays, only about 15% of the Pilbara’s population is indigenous.
  • The mountain ranges, canyons and gorge systems of the Pilbara have formed over two billion years, and represent some of the Earth’s oldest rock formations.
  • The Pilbara is home to Australia’s largest fringing reef and is gaining in visitor popularity, attracting snorkelers and divers from all over the world.
  • The diversity of the Pilbara’s landscapes make it the perfect outdoor playground for active travellers- from swimming at pristine beaches to climbing & hiking through ancient canyons- the visitor can interact with and experience nature at its best!
  • Even though over 500,000 km2 in size, the Pilbara has a population of only around 66,000- seven people per square kilometre- it is one of the most thinly populated regions of Australia.
  • The Pilbara is very rich in mineral deposits, including petroleum, natural gas and iron ore.
  • The Pilbara’s resource industry, in particular the mining of iron ore, stands in stark contrast to the region’s untouched natural landscapes. Protecting these landscapes from further exploitation is an important concern of many local indigenous groups and ecologists.
  • The Pilbara has a long pastoral history, mainly concentrating on cattle and some sheep farming. Some family owned stations have been in operation continuously for over 60 years and now offer visitors to stay and experience authentic Outback lifestyles.

Pilbara & Karijini Tours

6 Day Karijini Tours

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Grieg and Alina run such a personalized and professional tour. They take care of all little things to allow you to enjoy the amazing places you visit. Grieg’s knowledge and enthusiasm for all things Kimberley’s related is just astounding. The meals are delicious, the car is comfortable and Grieg is a very skilled driver and bushman. The time and effort he takes to get to know each of his passengers, young and old makes it feel like you are traveling with a friend. The high level of communication with either Grieg or Alina through the booking process ( and Covid delays!!) was always prompt and informative. Travelled on 13 Day Kimberley Tour in August 2022.

Cathy W.- Brisbane

Kakadu & Beyond Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids (11 & 13) did the 6 day Kakadu and Beyond tour and I cannot recommend Charter North more highly. Thanks to Greig and Alina for organising such a great trip for us. Communication and booking process was excellent. Our guide Bronni was a wealth of knowledge and catered the itinerary to our interests. We got to do some fantastic hikes and swims in beautiful fresh water holes. The scenery is spectacular. The kids said that Bronni made everything so fun and they loved it! We really appreciated getting away from the crowds and even spent one night camping in a spot with not another soul to be seen.

Kym P.- Perth

What a wonderful life experience in an amazing part of the world! We are a family of 4 with young adults 18 & 20 who all thoroughly enjoyed our time with Greig from Charter North. We spoke to Greig as part of the booking process (tip - book as early as you can) who provided us with a great overview of how Charter North differentiates itself in the market. These are private tours where all you need to do is bring yourself and your clothes and they take care of all the rest - perfect so everyone in the family is on holiday.

Andrew S.- Sydney

We did a 4-day, 3-night tour of the Kakadu National Park. We have a young family children aged 9 and 6 and we just had such an amazing time. Our tour guide Broni was amazing as a guide, she was knowledgeable and so engaging with us and our children. The food was also delicious and healthy, Broni prepared the food for us on the campfire every night which was such a special experience. Also the correspondence from Alina was amazing and she sent through all the information we required before the trip. This was definitely one of the best family experiences we have had as a family.

Jaques & Tanya- Hobart

We cannot recommend Charter North any more highly! From the initial planning emails, we were impressed with Alina and Grieg’s efficient professionalism, prompt communication and personalised approach in creating a customised itinerary for our family of 6 (4 teenagers 13-16yo). The dedication and passion they share towards providing customers the best tour experience was apparent throughout the whole process with such attention to detail and care in all aspects. Our family had a fantastic 4 days with GT and were thoroughly entertained and educated by GT’s stories, humour and passion.

Berlinda Y.- Sydney

Amazing and memorable 4-day Kakadu and Litchfield NP camping tour with Bronwyn! As a family of 4 with two small children we were looking for a flexible, personalised, thrilling ...(but age-appropriate) programme to help us get the most out of our Top End adventure. I think it's fair to say we hit the jackpot with Charter North! ? Right from the initial planning stages, we got knowledgeable, enthusiastic, tailored (and very patient!) advice and guidance from Alina. The support and patience in answering all our novice questions made us feel very confident about our chosen itinerary and accommodation - despite, if I am honest, some significant reluctance initially to camp in the scary bush!

Liz & Dino- Perth