About 7-Day Exmouth Explorer Via Pinnacles Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef Returning To Perth

Itinerary

Day 1: Perth to The Pinnacles to Kalbarri National Park

Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Start your adventure in the most remote capital city of Perth before heading north into the nature lovers’ paradise that is Western Australia.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Pinnacles, Pinnacles Drive Nambung National Park, Cervantes, Western Australia 6511 Australia
Kick off your adventure with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert before enjoying lunch by the sea then journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. Walking distance approx.1.5km.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Geraldton, Geraldton, Western Australia
After a quick stop in Geraldton and if time permits a visit to pink lake (seasonal, not guaranteed)
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kalbarri, Kalbarri, Western Australia
Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kalbarri at a centrally located hostel, comfortable accommodation with share bathroom facilities.

Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia Shark Bay

Stop At: Kalbarri National Park WA 6536, Australia
Hike down to the banks of the Murchison River to marvel at the The Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend. Located in the heart of Kalbarri National Park, where water has carved its way through sandstone. Here you have the option to try abseiling (additional cost). Walking distance approx. 3km.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Nature’s Window, Ajana-Kalbarri Road, Kalbarri, Western Australia 6536 Australia
Peek through Nature’s Window into an ancient gorge and capture a spectacular photo of the views across Kalbarri National Park.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shell Beach, Via Shark Bay Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537 Australia
Before taking a strolling on a beach made entirely of tiny shells.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia, Western Australia
A visit to the World Heritage Listed region of Shark Bay will leave you in awe of the beauty of nature. Then it’s on to Monkey Mia for our accommodation by the beach.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Monkey Mia by the beach, comfortable accommodation with share bathroom facilities.

Day 3: Monkey Mia Shark Bay to Coral Bay

Stop At: Monkey Mia Reserve, 1 Monkey Mia Rd Shark Bay area, Gascoyne Region, Monkey Mia, Western Australia 6537 Australia
This morning witness the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins playing just off the shore and don't forget your camera. Enjoy chill out time on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road mid-morning.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hamelin Pool, Hamelin Pool, Western Australia
We’ll visit the fascinating and world’s oldest living fossils, the Stromatolites also known as the lungs of the ocean.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coral Bay, Coral Bay, Western Australia
Stay overnight in Coral Bay, a town right by the beach which boasts coral so close to shore you can swim out to view it. Or join a tour in search of whale sharks or manta rays.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Coral Bay located near Ningaloo Reef, comfortable hostel accommodation with share bathroom facilities.

Day 4: Coral Bay to Ningaloo Reef

Stop At: Ningaloo Reef, Off the North West Cape Yardie Creek Rd Ningaloo Marine Park, Exmouth Region, Ningaloo, Western Australia 6707 Australia
You’ll have most of the day to explore the Ningaloo 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. We take the short drive up the peninsula to Exmouth and check into our accommodation for two nights in the town centre.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Exmouth located near Ningaloo Reef, comfortable hostel accommodation with share bathroom facilities.

Day 5: Exmouth to Cape Range National Park

Stop At: Exmouth, Exmouth, Western Australia
We follow the road as far north as Exmouth Cape, a place where rugged mountains flow almost down to the sea.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, 18 Kms North of Exmouth Yardie Creek Rd Ningaloo Reef Area, Gascoyne Region, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Stand atop Vlamingh Head at the lighthouse for views over the reef and ranges. In spring, you may even spot the migrating humpback whales go by. Walking distance approx. 1km.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cape Range National Park, Yardie Creek Road, Exmouth Exmouth Region, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Today choose to do another boat tour and swim with Whale Sharks (seasonal) or explore Cape Range National park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Turquoise Bay, Ningaloo Reef area Yardie Creek Rd Approx 1 Hour's Drive North/West From Exmouth, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay (snorkel hire available)
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Exmouth located near Ningaloo Reef, comfortable hostel accommodation with share bathroom facilities.

Day 6: Exmouth to Northbrook

Stop At: Exmouth, Exmouth, Western Australia
Be amazed by your visit to the World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef, known for its diverse marine life, manta rays and whale shark visitors!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Carnarvon, Carnarvon, Western Australia
Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Northampton, Northampton, Western Australia
Before we head towards our final night of the tour for a truly unique Australian overnight stay near Northbrook / Northampton.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: A unique and traditional overnight stay in Northbrook, comfortable hostel accommodation with share bathroom facilities.

Day 7: Northbrook to Perth

Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Take in the last views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth. drop off starting around 6.30pm.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

OPERATES

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INCLUSIONS

6x Breakfast
6x Dinner
6x Lunch
Accommodation included: 6 nights
6 Nights’ Accommodation
Unique Farmstay Experience
Guided Bushwalks (7km)
Expert road crew providing knowledgeable commentary
Entry/Admission - The Pinnacles
Entry/Admission - Nature’s Window
Entry/Admission - Shell Beach
Entry/Admission - Monkey Mia Reserve
Entry/Admission - Ningaloo Reef
Entry/Admission - Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
Entry/Admission - Cape Range National Park
Entry/Admission - Turquoise Bay

EXCLUSIONS

Additional food & beverages
Optional Activities (available to purchase) - such as Abseiling, Swimming with the Manta Rays, Whaleshark Swim or Cruise, Glass Bottom Boat Cruise, Scuba Dive

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, very important as we're heading outback and all food needs to be pre-purchased prior to departure
Children must be accompanied by an adult, not recommended for children aged 5 years old and under
A moderate amount of walking is involved, you will need to bring a 1.5L water bottle to complete the walks and stay hydrated
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately as temperatures in Western Australia can be extreme. It is not unheard of for temperatures to reach over 50 degrees Celsius in summer and can get below zero overnight in winter. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the times of your visit and have packed adequate clothing.
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation. Guests will be asked to check-in by scanning the QR code during the on-boarding stage for contact tracing purposes.

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Criterion Hotel Perth, 560 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Eenzo 5
13 Mar 2020
This 7 day trip is amazing! It’s a modular trip, so we started with 24 people (a full bus load) and after 4 days, a few people left, then a few more left on the 5 day mark. However, I wanted to go all the way to Exmouth so I did the full 7 days and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything! The west coast of Australia is something else! Deserts, gorgeous beaches, awesome snorkelling, so much wildlife in their natural habitat and the perfect weather every single day! Our tour manager Carla made it even that much more fun with her cooky Kiwi ways and by giving us lots of historical information in regards to each place we stopped. The included activities were great - sand boarding in Lancelin, snorkelling the Ningaloo reef, hiking to Nature’s Window, hanging out with dolphins in Coral Bay, etc. Everything was awesome and I’d recommend this trip to anyone who wants to explore WA without having to worry about driving it themselves.
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meff_casey7 4
02 Mar 2020
I really enjoyed this tour! We got to see so much in just one week, the tour truly makes the most of your time! It's a lot of early starts and moving around, but there's also a lot of driving so you can make up sleep during then. Best part was, becuase it was the off season, we were always practically the only people at each place, and it was so nice to see these things without all the tourist crowds. BEWARE OF ALL THE BUSH FLIES. No one warned us to buy a fly net and I wish they had! Bush flies during the trip were a huge pain. I gave it 4 stars for the food mainly. While the food was fresh, and it was a HUGE plus having 9/10 meals covered during the tour, the food was very simple (we had the same thing for lunch practically every day) and very limited. Being vegetarian or any kind of dietary restrictions, while they do try to accommodate you, is tough on this trip. Same falafel and wraps for lunch, and dinner is 1 meal for all (that everyone has to cook and prepare together). Often times a few of us ended up buying our own food for meals which was frustrating as we paid for these meals. The other reason was the accommodation. I can't complain too much because hotels and hostels are limited in WA, but many were VERY basic (no aircon, no wifi or cell service, rough sheets, 1 bathroom for 10 people, spiders in showers, etc.). So just be prepared for this ahead of time! That being said, it was definitely all worth it for how much you see! Pinnacles, Hutt Lagoon, Sand Dunes, Kalbarri National Park, Coral Bay, Turquoise Bay, Ningaloo Reef, etc. etc. We always made extra stops here and there to see every little bit of WA and wow is it beautiful! Carla our guide was experienced and knowledgeable, however a bit controlling of the group at times. For me, I would've preferred someone who gives a little more space for the group to do their own exploring. Was a little more concerned with meal prep and tardiness than with bug bites, sun screen, and hydrating. It's important to remember that while this isn't her first trip up WA, it was all of ours and we wanted to soak in everything on our own occasionally. This was just my perspective though. Otherwise, I still think this is one of the better tours offered given its price, duration, value for money, and itinerary! Would recommend this to a friend!!
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janamK791EM 5
06 Jan 2020
I had a great time on the tour. Group and guide were really friendly and the car was comfortable. The food options were great even for me as vegan. Hostels were clean and comfortable. I would recommend this tour.
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TrashBagsOnTour 5
17 Sep 2019
Had the best 7 days on this tour! The scenery you see and activities you get to do and wildlife you see is impossible to describe in a way that does it all justice. You just have to go and see & experience it yourself! Abseiling, swimming with manta rays and snorkeling with the whalesharks were even more magical than I thought, definitely worth every dollar and more! I'd recommend to get the pro photos from the snorkeling tours, there is no way you get better ones yourself with a gopro :P Accommodation is in mixed share dorms, all hostels were clean and nice. There is an option to upgrade to a private room as well (if available so definitely prebook!) There was so much food and it was delicious, even as a vegan I was well fed throughout the tour ^^ Your guide/driver Carla is just the best person ever <3 So funny, caring and knowledgeable. I am still in touch with people from the tour, so you can really make good friends as well. This is a trip of a lifetime, so if you are thinking about it, just book it!
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jaredomeara 5
09 Sep 2019
First of all I'm so glad I didn't self drive I wouldn't seen 1/2 the things we saw and probably slept in and missed the sunrises. The Western Australia is defiantly a place where you take a tour as most of the trip you don't have phone reception while on the road. All the guides for this company have 10+ years experience and the company has been around for over 30 years. I swam
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SophieHumphrey28 5
01 Aug 2019
So I have traveled all over Australia seen the most amazing things! But then I did this tour and I had the most amazing time the place you go are like no other! Swimming with whale-sharks, manta rays, watching humpbacks, turtles and so much more. All the accommodation is top notch. Now I come to the one individual that just needs one word to describe her legend (Carla) the best 🥝 ever!🤙🤙
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slo137 5
20 Jul 2019
Just finished an awesome week in WA. Our tour manger Carla was bloody amazing, the accommodations were all clean and comfortable. Monkey Mia was my favourite plus waking up to dolphins in the bay was perfect. One thing I would advise is to ask your agent or Autopia directly to book your excursions in advance as I was unable to book onto a dive with the whale sharks due to no availability.
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valb949 5
18 Jul 2019
The trip with our tourguide Carla was amazing! I totally fell in love with the beautiful west coast of Australia. Even if it was a long time sitting in the bus, we always had so much fun. Carla explained everything very well and gave us a lot of tips. I can highly recommend this tour if you want to travel in a small group and don’t have lots of time to explore the beautiful west coast of Australia.
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419ellamc 5
29 May 2019
Its hard not to fall in love with Western Australia after this 7 day tour!! This trip takes you to all the best destinations and sights WA has to offer, there are SO many incredible stops along the way its hard to just name a few! The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters have some of the most beautiful marine wildlife I have seen any where in the world! We had the opportunity to swim with manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, turtles and more! We went on plenty of walks including seeing the Pinnacles and Kalbarri National Park. The accommodation was varied and nice, everyone on the tour was so friendly! There was a range of different nationality's and ages on board and the tour definitely had something for everyone. 10/10!
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corinnaweiss79 4
20 Apr 2019
This was my birthday present to me and I was able to tick so many things off my bucket list. The bus is a bit older, with some seats having seen better times, but it wasn't full, so people could choose where to sit. The tour guide Steve was a knowledgable guy, who was also easy going and fun to talk to. We started in Perth and first stop were Pinnacles. Arrived in Kalbarri in the evening, Hostel was ok. The next day some of us went abseiling in the Kalbarri NP. What an experience. Next night we stayed in Monkey Mia, unfortunately the dolphins didnt come out that day. We stopped other place on our way to Coral Bay. Wraps for lunch or sometimes we stopped at petrol stations where you could buy a gold old aussie pie. Steve was amazing and was able to organise whale shark and Manta Ray Swims for everyone, although it was school holidays and many people around. I would still suggest to book ahead and not be disappointed. 2 nights in exmouth was great. Good accommodation. Good food. And on our way to Perth back, we stayed on farm in Northampton, which was amazing.
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