Day 1 : Perth to Kalbarri National Park
Kick off your adventure with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, before enjoying lunch by the sea at Jurien Bay and journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. Stopping off at the must-see attraction just outside of Geraldton, known as the Pink Lake located off the coral coast highway (conditions permitting). Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation. Meals: Lunch & Dinner. Accom: Kalbarri Pelicans Nest Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Kalbarri YHA Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 575km. Hike Distance: 2km Grade 1-2.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 : Kalbarri to Monkey Mia
Rise early for a magical start to the day, with a photo opportunity at sunrise at either Nature’s Window or the Kalbarri Skywalk. Visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend in Kalbarri National Park where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of colour here during wildflower season (spring). After lunch by the River mouth in Kalbarri we travel on towards Monkey Mia with plenty of comfort stops along the way before arriving at our accommodation by the beach. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Accom: RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Standard Private Rooms (with ensuite)or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Options: Kalbarri Abseiling Z-Bend. Driving Distance: 450km. Hike Distance: 3km Grade 3-4.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
This morning meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some amazing photos. Enjoy chill-out time on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road in the morning. Check out the spectacular cliff views overlooking Denham at Eagle Bluff. Take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells followed by lunch. Before heading off to settling into our accommodation in Coral Bay, located right on the famous Ningaloo Reef. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Accom: Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview Lodge Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 580km. Hike Distance: 2km Grade 1.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Coral Bay to Ningaloo Reef
You’ll have most of the day to explore the Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest Fringe reef, at your own leisure. Choose to join a boat tour or enjoy free time to experience the beautiful beaches Coral Bay has to offer. Go for a stroll on the beach and check out the shark nursery, swim with the manta rays (additional cost), or go for a snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef only metres from shore. This evening we take the short drive up the peninsula to Exmouth and check into our accommodation for two nights in the town centre. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. Accom: Potshot Hotel Resort Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Options: Swim with Manta Rays, Snorkel Ningaloo Reef, Glass Bottom Boat Tours. Driving Distance: 155km Grade 1.
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Exmouth
Today we drive through the Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches. Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay, before finishing the tour in the early afternoon in time for lunch. Free time in the afternoon to explore the township of Exmouth only a 500 meter walk from our accommodation or sit back and enjoy the pool at our accommodation. Or choose to join a whaleshark or humpback swim tour and spend the day meeting some of the Ningaloo Reef’s most famous visitors (at guests' own expense and seasonal). Visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse at sunset. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Accom: Potshot Hotel Resort Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Options: Whaleshark (Mar-Sep) or Humpback (Aug-Oct) Swim (pre-booking required). Driving Distance: 135km. Hike Distance: 1km Grade 1-2.
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 : Exmouth to Geraldton
Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal). Enjoy lunch on the waterfront of Carnarvon, before stopping off for a photo opportunity overlooking the Murchison River. Refreshments stop along the way at Billabong for coffee & ice-creams. Before arriving at our final overnight destination in Geraldton. The group will enjoy their final dinner together at The Murchison Tavern after a long day of driving, (meals available at guests' own expense). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Accom: Geraldton Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Geraldton Backpackers on the Foreshore Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar. Driving Distance: 840km.
Meals :Breakfast
Day 7 : Geraldton - Perth
Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Take a walk along the 3 bay walk at Green Head before wandering amongst Stromatolites of Lake Thetis. Have a lavender ice cream at the Yanchep Lavender farm before kicking back on the bus as we head into Perth with drop off starting around 6:00pm. Breakfast. Driving Distance: 465km Grade 1-3.
Meals :None
