Perth to Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef 8 Day Small-Group Boutique Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Perth to Pinnacles National Park to Geraldton
3 stops
1
Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting in Perth at 8:30am with your tour guide, before we set out for the trendy seaside resort of Geraldton. In Geraldton we have an orientation drive around town before dinner, drinks, and a chance to get to know everyone.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
The Pinnacles
We’ll stop off along the way to take in the largest dunes in WA and the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Along the way we will visit the Leaning Trees of Greenough and the lovely Jurien Bay, where you might spot a sea lion or two.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Northampton First Nations Gallery to Kalbarri National Park
3 stops
4
After a leisurely breakfast, we head to historical Northampton, one of the oldest towns in Western Australia. We’ll catch some heritage buildings dating back to the 1800s, and meet the artists at a First Nations gallery.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Next up: the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon, which truly lives up to its name.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Before gazing in awe at the wind-eroded sandstone of Nature’s Window, the spectacular Z-Bend Gorge, and the Kalbarri Skywalk at Kalbarri National Park.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Kalbarri to Shark Bay
3 stops
7
It’s an ocean-themed day today. Jump on a boat at the Kalbarri Marina to learn about the local rock lobster industry – and even pull up some lobster pots yourself. Keep your catch to enjoy later that evening!
3 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Stop via the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve for some ‘living fossils’, and one of Shark Bay’s picturesque lookouts.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Put your feet up at Monkey Mia or hit the water, before an evening of First Nations experience courtesy of the Nhanda and Malgana people. This is your chance to try the didgeridoo or traditional conch shell, and taste some bush tucker.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Shark Bay to Monkey Mia
1 stop
10
Here’s a post-breakfast activity you don’t get every day: Bottlenose dolphin-spotting with WA Parks & Wildlife experts. Learn a bit about these magnificent animals, and then take some well-earned time off to relax on the beach, snap photos to make the folks back home jealous, or sit at the bar and watch the wildlife go by. If you fancy it, there’s a sunset cruise, and you’re invited, feel free to bring a sundowner with you. If you’re lucky you might spot the elusive sea cows, or ‘Dugongs’.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Monkey Mia to Carnarvon
4 stops
11
It’s definitely a more spaced out day as we head to Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre for a quick photo stop. It was created to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Next up, we visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre to learn about the region’s unique culture and country from its First Nations custodians.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Snap pictures of the Carnarvon Cactus Farm, one of the town’s quirkiest sights, before heading to the Gascoyne Food Trail.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Gascoyne Food Trail drive features everything from bananas, avocados, to beans, beef, ice cream, and mangoes. Relax tonight – take the chance for a stroll along the beautiful foreshore and head to a local restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Carnarvon to Coral Bay to Exmouth
2 stops
15
Today we are off Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef. We'll embark on a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel experience to see up to 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish
4 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Further along the coast we visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, with stunning views, then rest up in Exmouth town
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Ningaloo Reef & Exmouth
2 stops
17
It’s your day. Experience a swim with the world famous whale sharks, go whale-spotting, swim with manta rays, or get your hiking boots on – the choice is yours. You can select your optional adventure when you book your tour, or your guide can help you get set up. Please note: Public transport is non-existent in Exmouth, so pre planning your activities is a must!
4 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Optional Activities for the day are - Choose from many local activities on land or out on Ningaloo Reef - Swim with whale sharks, manta rays, or join a day tour to Cape Range National Park .
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Finishes in Exmouth
1 stop
19
All good things must come to an end, sadly. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers after breakfast. Thanks for the memories!
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A medical clearance or doctor’s certificate is required for participants over 75 years old, submitted at least 30 days prior to travel.

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