7 Day Perth to Exmouth return

Itinerary

Day 1: Perth to Kalbarri

Pass By: The Pinnacles, Pinnacles Drive Nambung National Park, Cervantes, Western Australia 6511 Australia
We begin the 9 day adventure by visiting the Pinnacles Desert, here you can check out the discovery centre and see the displays. Then together we will take a walk through the Desert area where you can see these limestone shapes up close and just how large this area is.

We pass through Geraldton, a big town of over and 30,000 people and say goodbye to civilisation and traffic lights while making a little stop for last supplies. This afternoon as we head into Kalbarri we visit the pink lake and Kalbarri’s Coastal Cliffs for a little walk and sunset.

Tonight is the first night bush camping, enjoy your time around the campfire and sleep under the stars!

Highlights
Pinnacles Desert
Nambung National Park
Pink Lake
Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs
Activities: Hiking up to 3km


Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: bush camping

Day 2: Kalbarri to Shark Bay

Pass By: Kalbarri Visitor Centre, 70 Grey St, Kalbarri, Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia 6536 Australia
This morning we do some hiking and exploring in Kalbarri National Park. Rising nice and early we will drive out into the heart of the park and take a walk down to see Natures Window, the postcard image of Kalbarri. Then over on the other side of the National Park we will hike down the Z Bend, to the Murchison River.

This afternoon we continue driving North to our destination Shark Bay. See why Shark Bay is a world heritage listed area by visiting some of the areas such as the Stromatolites. We will also visit Shell beach for a swim in the extra salty waters.

Tonight we access a private bush camping area, right by the beach. Another night by the fire cooking up a yummy meal together.

Highlights
Kalbarri National Park
Murchison Gorge Z Bend
Nature’s Window
Stromatolites
Shell Beach
Activities: Hiking approx 4 - 6km


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: bush camping

Day 3: Shark Bay to Coral Bay

Pass By: Monkey Mia Reserve, 1 Monkey Mia Rd Shark Bay area, Gascoyne Region, Monkey Mia, Western Australia 6537 Australia
Visit another fantastic area in Shark Bay called Monkey Mia, this is a beautiful resort that is home to the wild dolphins. The Dolphins have been coming into the shore each morning for over 50 years. Participate in a dolphin experience talk where volunteers will tell you all about them and you will be able to see them nice and close!

This afternoon we travel North and head up to the Ningaloo Reef, set up camp nearby Coral Bay for another night under the stars.

Highlights
Monkey Mia
Coral Bay


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: bush camping

Day 4: Coral Bay

Pass By: Coral Bay Beach, Coral Bay, Western Australia 6701 Australia
Today is a free day in Coral Bay. Coral Bay is a small town on a peninsula where part of the Ningaloo Reef lies. You can spend today totally relaxing and swimming on the beach, hire a snorkel or join in on a snorkeling tour with the Mantarays, Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales. (seasonal, at own expense)

Late afternoon everyone will re group together again and take a short drive up to the northern end of the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth. Stop in at Vlaming Head lighthouse and watch a beautiful sunset before you head into another bush camping location in Yardie Creek.

Highlights
Swimming in Coral Bay
Optional Snorkel tours (own expense)
Visit the shark nursery (seasonal)
Vlaming Head lighthouse


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: bush camping

Day 5: Exmouth

Pass By: Cape Range National Park, Yardie Creek Road, Exmouth Exmouth Region, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Spend Today exploring exmouth, You have the option to spend the day with your guide or book on a snorkelling/ diving tour on the Ningaloo Reef with the Whale Sharks. (in season/ own expense)

Your guide will take you out to Turquoise Bay, which is voted one of the best beaches in Australia! Snorkel straight off the beach or enjoy some time relaxing on the beach. Exmouth also has some great hiking options, take a walk out in Yardie Creek.

Highlights
Exmouth
Yardie Creek
Turquoise Bay
Camp: Bush Camp
Activities: Swimming & Hiking up to 5km


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush camping

Day 6: Exmouth to Kalbarri

Pass By: Carnarvon Visitor Centre, 21 Robinson St, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701 Australia
Today we need to get some Km’s in the bank as we start to head south again back to Perth, We will stop in Carnarvon for a stretch, have some lunch and even a possible swim. Tonight is our last night of camping in the area of Kalbarri, sit back, relax and reflect on the past week with your new friends.

Highlights
Carnarvon


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush camping

Day 7: Kalbarri to Perth

Pass By: Lancelin Sand Dunes, 13 Whitfield St Gingin Road, 102, Lancelin, Western Australia 6044 Australia
On our last day of the tour we will have some fun and stop into the small holiday and fishing town called Lancelin and try out some sandboarding in the awesome white sand dunes.
Give it a go, or just climb up the sand dunes and check out the view from the top and make sand angels.
from here we are just a couple of hours away from finishing the tour back in Perth this evening and we will drop you back to your hotel so you can have a good shower after the week of camping and remove the sand that will be everywhere!

Highlights
Lancelin- sandboarding


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Drop off at your Perth City accommodation