So much in 5/7 days! From the Pinnacles Desert to Sandboarding, Kalbarri National Park Gorges to the Dolphins of Monkey Mia. On to Coral Bay and Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef. Each day is packed with adventure!
Day 1:
Pinnacles
Hangover Bay
Kalbarri Coastal Gorges
Leave Perth and travel north to Nambung National Park. Explore The Pinnacles Desert. Have lunch and go for a swim at Hangover Bay. Continue north to Kalbarri, stopping on the way to have a go at sandboarding down huge sand dunes. Get spectacular views of the coastal gorges stretching along the coastline to the town.
Overnight Kalbarri: hostel. (LD)
Day 2:
Kalbarri National Park
Nature's Window
"Z Bend"
Shell Beach
Monkey Mia
Explore Kalbarri National Park and the Murchison Gorge. Get fantastic views through Nature's Window, a natural rock arch. Go on an exciting bushwalk to the bottom of "Z Bend" gorge for a refreshing swim. Travel further north to the Shark Bay World Heritage Region. Visit Shell Beach, 110 kilometres long and consisting of shells up to 10 metres deep.
Overnight Monkey Mia: chalet. (BLD)
Day 3:
Dolphins
Cruise
Stromatolites
Eagle Bluff
Meet the dolphins at the beach. Go sailing on a catamaran (optional) and look out for dolphins, dugongs, turtles and sting rays. Or laze around the beach and relax. Stop at Eagle Bluff and get spectacular coastal views. On to Hamelin Pool and the ancient Stromatolites. Head further north to Coral Bay, arriving late afternoon.
Overnight Coral Bay: hostel. (BLD)
Day 4:
Ningaloo Reef
Coral Bay
Snorkelling
Shothole Canyon
Ningaloo Reef is stunning and easily accessible. Start the day with a glass bottom boat cruise (included in the price!) and see the incredible mix of coral and marine life for yourself. Then relax, go snorkelling (equipment provided) and swimming. Call into Shothole Canyon on the way to Exmouth.
Overnight Exmouth: hostel. (BLD)
Day 5:
Ningaloo Reef
Exmouth
Cape Range National Park
Today you have two options:
1) Spend the day with us exploring Cape Range National Park and the sights around Exmouth. Go for a bushwalk at Yardie Creek Gorge and look for rock wallabies. Turquoise Bay is a great spot to relax on the beach and further enjoy the Ningaloo Reef (snorkelling gear can be hired). Call into the Milyering Visitors Centre with displays and information about the local area. Enjoy spectacular 360° views from the Vlaming Head lighthouse over the Cape.
2) Go diving on Ningaloo Reef (at your own expense). There are many dive packages available, including snorkelling with whale sharks (the world's largest fish) when in season (April to June).
This is where we say farewell to anyone who's not coming back with us to Perth.
Overnight Exmouth: hostel. (BLD*)
*Dinner and accommodation is included only for those doing the 7-day tour.
Exmouth back to Perth
Farm Stay
Bush walk
Day 6
We depart Exmouth for our return journey to Perth stopping overnight at Riverside Sanctuary farmstay close to the Murchison River where we have a chance to explore with a guided bush walk.
Farmstay (B,D) lunch at own expense.
Day 7
Hutt River Province
Snake handling
We depart Riverside sanctuary making our way to the Principality of Hutt River Province, an Independent Sovereign state after meeting H.R.H. Prince Leonard (dont forget your passport if you want a unique visa stamp!). We make our way to Greenough Wildlife Park to meet the local snakes, before our journey continues onto Perth. Arriving 6.00pm approx.
(B) Lunch at own expense.
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