Epic Pilbara Road Trip with a Campervan: A True Aussie Adventure

If you're keen on an unforgettable outback escapade, buckle up for this Epic Pilbara Road Trip. With a Wicked Camper as your trusty steed, this 10-day journey through Western Australia's rugged heartland is the ultimate way to experience the Pilbara's raw beauty and rich heritage. We're talkin’ 10 days of dirt roads, desert dips, island hops, and outback yarns. Let’s get into it.

Stop #1 – Karijini National Park (aka Nature’s Obstacle Course)

Begin your adventure at Karijini National Park, a haven of deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, and serene waterholes. Karijini now has sealed roads, so it’s perfect for any Wicked van! Karijini is like the Grand Canyon’s wild Aussie cousin – deeper gorges, less tourists, and way more opportunities to stack it in your thongs. Slide down natural rock chutes, swim in waterholes colder than your ex’s heart, and camp under more stars than a B-grade Hollywood movie.
Accessible with a 2WD campervan:

• Fern Pool
• Weano Gorge
• Fortescue Falls

You will still need a 4WD camper if you want to hit the Hamersley Gorge.
Hot tip: Hit up the Karijini Experience between April and October – culture, food, music and good vibes galore. Or just go for a bush poo with a view. We won’t judge.

Stop #2 – Cheela Plains Station (Cowboys, Campfires & Cold Bevvies)

Next, leg it to Cheela Plains Station, a working cattle station where the cows are chill, the stars are bonkers bright, and the flies are... enthusiastic.

Pull up in your Wicked Campervan, light a fire, and have a chat with fellow road dogs. Maybe even shower if the dust starts crustin'. Maybe.

Stop #3 – Mackerel Islands via Onslow (Snorkel, Sizzle, Repeat)

Take the coastal drive to Onslow, then chuck your gear on a boat and cruise over to the Mackerel Islands. It’s like the Whitsundays, but with less posh influencers and more actual fish.

Here’s what you do:

• Snorkel with turtles and colourful fish.
• Drink beer on the beach.
• Forget what day it is.
• Repeat.

Don't forget to shout "Yewww!" every time you jump off the jetty. It's the law. Also don’t forget to lock up your Wicked Camper when you leave it parked for the day, don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Karratha & Dampier (Ancient Rock Art & Bloke Named Red Dog)

Drive north to Karratha, where the past meets the petrol station pies. Check out the Burrup Peninsula – home to rock art older than your nan's stories (like 40,000 years old, mate). It's sacred, stunning, and absolutely bloody unreal.

Wrap it all up in Dampier, birthplace of the legend himself – Red Dog. If you don't know him, you're due for a movie night. Crack a cold beer, watch the sun dip over the coast, and give yourself a pat on the back. You did it. Epic Pilbara campervan road trip checked off the bucket list!

Final Tips Before You Hit the Red Dust

• When to go: Dry season, April–October. Unless you like sweating in places you didn’t know existed.
• Fuel up often: Servos are few and far between. And nobody wants to walk to Newman.
• Respect Country: This land’s ancient – treat it better than your last Tinder date.
• Tell your boss you’ve got gastro: It’s the best excuse for a 10-day trip to the middle of nowhere.
• Stay Informed: Check road conditions and weather forecasts regularly.