Discover Western Australia’s Coral Coast on this relaxed 4-day journey from Perth to Monkey Mia. Designed for travellers who want to enjoy the region’s highlights at an easy pace, this coastal loop offers stunning scenery, unique wildlife encounters, and comfortable accommodation. Travel north along the Indian Ocean Drive, stopping at natural wonders including the vibrant Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake, dramatic Kalbarri National Park, and the surreal Pinnacles Desert. Explore World Heritage–listed Shark Bay, where turquoise waters meet abundant marine life. A highlight is Monkey Mia, home to wild dolphins visiting the shore. Relax on the beach, join optional wildlife cruises or kayaking, and soak up the coastal atmosphere. With quality hotels, later starts, sit-down breakfasts, and expert guides, this tour offers a stress-free, immersive introduction to Western Australia’s landscapes, wildlife, and unforgettable coastal experiences.
Our main meeting point for this tour is outside the front of Criterion Hotel at 8:00am. We have other hotel pickup locations for more information contact our reservations team.
Leaving Perth, we begin our coastal journey at an easy pace, trading city sights for open roads, fresh sea air, and the natural beauty of Western Australia’s coastline.
Our coastal loop adventure begins with a walk along the stunning Greenhead Three Bays Walks. After lunch at Dynamite Bay, part of the Three Bays Walk, we travel up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views.
En route to Geraldton, we stop at the striking Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake, a natural phenomenon renowned for its vibrant pink hues and ever-changing colours.
Then it's on to the stunning coast of Kalbarri at the Natural Bridge and then we take a leisurely walk along Castle Cove. Enjoy an overnight stay in the sleepy seaside town of Kalbarri, where the Murchison River flows out into the Indian Ocean.
Visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend in 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
Enjoy the spectacular view at Nature’s Window a great location for that picture perfect photo opportunity.
Take a strolling along Shell Beach, made of millions of tiny white shells.
Then it’s on to Monkey Mia where we will stay right by the beach with resident dolphins at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
This morning we will meet with the famous Monkey Mia dolphins and get some up close and amazing photos. The Dolphin experience finishes at 9am afterwards you have free time to enjoy the beaches of Monkey Mia or alternatively head out on a wildlife cruise looking at dugongs, turtles, sharks, sea-snakes, stingrays, sea birds, and fish (at guests own expense, pre bookings required).
For customers not going on the cruise we gather at 11am and head to Eagle Bluff to look for sharks and turtles before heading back into Denham to explore the foreshore area and have lunch.
Departing Denham at 1.30pm we head for Geraldton with stops at the Overlander Road House and Galena Bridge for a photo opportunity.
Upon our arrival at Geraldton after 6-6:30pm, we will spend a final night by the seaside.
Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Visit the Point Moore Lighthouse in Geraldton.
On to Port Denison with a walk along the foreshore and to the lookout. Then head back along the Indian Ocean road with a stop in the town of Jurien bay with a walk along the Jetty.
Then we travel to the lovely little seaside town of Cervantes to our fabulous lunch option at the WA famous Lobster shack, then on to a guided tour through their Lobster factory (optional).
Continue to Nambung National Park to explore the remarkable Pinnacles Desert, where thousands of ancient limestone spires rise from golden sands, creating a surreal and otherworldly landscape. Enjoy time to wander through this unique natural wonder and learn about the fascinating geological processes that shaped it.
Kick back and relax on the bus for the last stretch, taking in the last views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth, with drop off starting around 6.30 pm.
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