What to do (and where to score some stay deals) in the North West this wet season
The North West is often forgotten about during the wet season (October-March), which actually makes it the perfect time to experience its raw beauty.
With epic storms, waterfalls, and even baby turtles, you’ll find nature at its most awe-inspiring, without having to jostle with peak-season crowds while you do it.
Read on for a few north west travel tips, and to help you save while you safari, Summerstar Tourist Parks currently have an off season special at their four north west parks – Capricorn Holiday Park, Tom Price Tourist Park, Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park and Broome Caravan Park.
For stays between now and March 31 next year, you can score $25/night powered sites (code: OFFSEASON25) and $23/night unpowered sites (code: OFFSEASON 23).
Carnarvon: Where fresh meets scenic
Carnarvon comes alive with flourishing produce and coastal charm at this time of year. Drive the Fruit Loop for fresh mangoes and bananas, stop in at the Cactus Farm for a quick pic and check out the renowned Carnarvon Space Museum. For some unforgettable views, take a scenic flight over the Gascoyne River or explore nearby Kennedy Range National Park, and don’t forget to stop in at the spectacular Blowholes.
Stay: Capricorn Holiday Park
Capricorn Holiday Park offers a secluded spot to stay with camping and caravan sites, cabins and self-contained chalets that sleep up to six. Cool off in the swimming pool or unwind with a game of bowls, taking in the unique sight of the OTC Dish at the fascinating Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum next door!
Tom Price: Wild Pilbara adventures
Tom Price is your gateway to Karijini National Park, where waterfalls cascade and ancient gorges await exploration. Be sure to pack plenty of water and insect repellent—the wet season amplifies the wilderness experience. Keep an eye on the skies for the area’s signature lightning storms, creating natural light shows like no other.
Stay: Tom Price Tourist Park
Nestled at the base of Jarndunmunha, stay in one of Tom Price Tourist Park’s sweet A-frame chalets. Not only do they look rather charming, like all the park’s roofed accommodation, they’re air conditioned… Very important – as is the shaded pool! The park also has some brand new Powered Ensuite Sites, along with One and Two Bedroom Premium Holiday Units with dishwashers and coffee pod machines.
Eighty Mile Beach: A turtle wonderland
Home to migrating flatback turtles, Eighty Mile Beach offers a serene escape. Witness turtles nesting from October to February or their tiny hatchlings scrambling towards the ocean from November to March. Just remember to observe from a distance to protect these endangered creatures – check the Turtle Watching Code of Conduct for more info.
Stay: Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park
Right on Australia’s longest stretch of uninterrupted beach, Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park boasts 150 grassed, shaded and powered camping and caravan sites, plus 50 unpowered sites – all with fresh water on tap. A serene spot to revel in the scenery, the park also has a number of self-contained, air conditioned cabins if you really want to unwind – plus a well-stocked mini mart for all your essentials!
Broome: Tranquility with a twist
Broome during the wet season means fewer tourists interrupting your views of awe-inspiring natural spectacles. Hop on a camel ride at sunset on Cable Beach, witness the famous “Staircase to the Moon,” or take a scenic flight over the Horizontal Falls. For wildlife lovers, Roebuck Bay’s eco-cruises offer the chance to spot snubfin dolphins, dugongs, and migratory birds.
Gantheaume Point is another must-do, not only is it a beautiful spot to explore and swim at high tide, you’ll also find dinosaur footprints that are over 130 million years old when the tide goes out! You can also pop into the Sun Pictures for a unique cinema experience, head further afield to Coconut Wells eye-catching tidal rock pools (best enjoyed with a relaxing float along on a pool needle), or catch thousands of prehistoric monsters at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park.
Stay: Broome Caravan Park
10 minutes’ drive from the town centre and just five minutes’ drive from Cable Beach, you’ll find Broome Caravan Park. Filled with family-friendly self-contained and air conditioned chalets and cabins, there’s plenty of powered and unpowered sites to choose from. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll be able to soak up the shade under the park’s lush foliage, or while away the afternoon in the park’s resort-style pool, surrounded by tropical palm trees.
Travel Tips
The wet season’s unpredictable weather calls for extra precautions – check road conditions, pack insect repellent, and plan activities during cooler parts of the day. Cyclones may happen, so stay informed on weather alerts, but don’t let it deter you from one of WA’s most spectacular off-season experiences. And finally if you want to bring your four-legged friends along for the rides, of the above Summerstar spots only Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park doesn’t accept pets (it’s a Marine Park).
Head to summerstar.com.au to start planning your northwest adventure now.
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