Expedition · Australia
THE TRIP
A Curated Surf Expedition Like No Other
Remote coastlines. Endless red dirt tracks. Empty lineups. World-class waves.
The North West is an all-inclusive guided surf adventure for 14 nights through some of Western Australia’s most isolated and iconic surf regions. Designed specifically for intermediate to advanced surfers, this expedition combines rugged 4x4 travel, remote camping and station stays, quality food, and unforgettable surf experiences along WA’s legendary Coral Coast.
Running from April through to October, this is the prime season to score powerful Indian Ocean swells, offshore winds, and warm days deep in the Australian outback.
Every trip is curated around swell, conditions, tides, and the experience of the group. No two expeditions are ever exactly the same.
INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
From £2,499 pp
Join an existing expedition and meet a crew of like-minded surfers along the way.
Prefer to bring your own crew? Our North West expeditions can be curated exclusively for groups of 4, with additional guests accommodated where required.
PRIVATE GROUP
£9,248 for 4 guests
Bring your own crew and make the expedition yours. Additional guests can be accommodated with supplementary transport and arrangements where required.
We run North West expeditions by request May to October.
Peak Season (Best & Most Consistent)
Months: June to August.
Conditions: Consistent ground swells with mean swell sizes of 1.4m to 1.5m, providing powerful barrels.
Shoulder Season (Good & Challenging)
Months: May and September.
Conditions: Strong ground swell continues, but wind conditions can be less favourable, with higher percentages of bad winds.
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THE WAVES
LEFT HAND REEF BREAK
Kalbarri’s famous left-hander, a jacking reef wave that starts working from around two feet and gets more powerful as the swell builds. It rewards experienced surfers who can handle a fast takeoff over a shallow reef and a long wall that keeps peeling.
MELLOW BAY BREAK
The gentler option next door to Jakes Point. Jakes Bay offers a more forgiving wave for surfers building confidence, with room to practise turns and read the line-up before graduating to the reef.
LEFT HAND REEF BARREL
A mellower wave than the outer breaks, but still a solid left barrel wrapping around a shallow reef. It comes alive with a large south-west swell and strong south-easterly winds, so it suits confident surfers rather than beginners.
LEFT & RIGHT PEAK
Break directly out the front of the fence at 3 Mile Camp, with fun peaks both ways over a sandy bottom along the reef. It works best at mid to low tide, and it’s a good warm-up for surfers who aren’t ready for the heavier reefs.
LEFT HAND REEF BREAK
A steep, fast left that works on all tides, with the odd barrel on the right day. It’s known as a “gentlemen’s spot”, so waves are shared and respect in the line-up matters. Watch for getting caught inside when the sets stack up.
LEFT HAND REEF BARREL
The main one. “Tombies” is the wave of Gnaraloo, a heavy left-hander that can barrel from start to finish and run for several hundred metres. Best at mid to high tide with south-south-easterly winds, with a demanding paddle out and a shallow, exposed reef at low tide. Experienced surfers only.
LEFT HAND REEF BREAK
A fast, hollow left further out back and south of Tombstones, breaking over sharp limestone and coral. It’s best at mid to high tide and very unforgiving at low, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers.
LEFT & RIGHT REEF PEAK
A peeling reef wave with a hollow bowl section and workable walls on the left. It’s best at mid to high tide, and the reef is very shallow at low tide. It’s a remote spot, reached by about 25 minutes of 4WD track south of 3 Mile Camp.
LEFT HAND POINT BREAK
A left-hand point where sets line up and break over a shallow, low-lying reef platform, with barrels of over 100 metres on the best days. Quobba’s best season runs from May to August. Not for beginners.
LEFT HAND REEF BREAK
Less surfed and less famous than its neighbours, Blowholes is a reef break where only the left is worth riding. It’s best on bigger days, a short way south of Red Bluff along the coast.
THE JOURNEY
Start the expedition with a taste of WA’s wild coast. Take on Lancelin’s famous sand dunes with an exhilarating sandboarding session before continuing north towards Kalbarri. It’s the perfect introduction to the rugged landscapes and adventure that lie ahead.
Where dramatic coastal cliffs meet powerful reef setups. Kalbarri is home to one of Australia’s most iconic left-hand point breaks, Jakes Point. Expect powerful Indian Ocean swell, delivering long mechanical walls over shallow reef, offshore winds, and rugged landscapes unlike anywhere else.
A remote surfing paradise located on a sheep station hundreds of kilometres from major towns. Gnaraloo combines desert wilderness with crystal-clear water and long peeling reef breaks. Days here revolve around tides, swell charts, campfires, fishing, and chasing empty lineups across the desert coastline.
Red Bluff is raw, exposed, and unforgettable. Red cliffs tower above turquoise water while heavy reef breaks fire along the coastline. Access requires off-road driving through isolated desert terrain, adding to the sense of adventure and exclusivity.
A relaxed coastal stop famous for marine life, calm waters, and incredible scenery.
After days of chasing swell and remote surf missions, Monkey Mia offers the chance to unwind, explore, and experience another side of the Coral Coast. Expect turquoise bays, dolphins, wildlife, and stunning sunsets before beginning the return journey south
A relaxed coastal stop known for its fishing culture, sunsets, and quiet beaches. A chance to reset before returning to civilisation.
**14 Night Trip Only
THE CAMPS
We’ll work our way through some of the most remote country in Australia, basing up where the waves are best, working pastoral stations, hard-deck safari tents and off-grid camps, hundreds of kilometres from the nearest town. Comfort comes in different forms out here, but the setting is consistently breathtaking: red dirt, empty coastline, and expansive ocean views.
At Gnaraloo Station, a working sheep station, you'll settle into cabin-style accommodation with panoramic ocean views and star-filled skies. Further south at Red Bluff, on Quobba Station, home is a hard-deck safari tent perched above the Ocean: simple, solar-powered and open to the sound of the surf, with world-class waves on your doorstep.
WHY HERE
The North West is Australia wildest coastline, where the red desert cliffs of the Coral Coast drop straight into the deep blue Indian Ocean. Breathtaking views await those who make the journey to end of the road, where powerful, world-class waves go largely unridden. A genuine, once-in-a-lifetime expedition to one of the last truly wild corners of the country.
