7 Day Perth to Exmouth Return Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Perth to Kalbarri

  Your Perth to Exmouth 7 days tour departs Perth at 8:00am and travels north along the coast towards the beautiful coastline the Indian Ocean.  Enjoy a guided walk through the rock formations of the Pinnacles Desert. As the evening approaches you will journey through Geraldton before spending the night in Kalbarri. Today Lunch & Dinner is included. Walking distance today is approximately 1.5kms.

• Day 2 - Kalbarri to Shark Bay

  Spend today exploring the awe inspiring Kalbarri National Park. Visit Nature’s Window and look through an incredible rock formation. Hike the Z Bend trail into Murchinson Gorge for the very best views of the Kalbarri National Park. In the afternoon travel towards Shark Bay and visit a beach made of white cockle shells. Tonight, you will stay in Monkey Mia. Today Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included. Walking distance today is approximately 3kms.

  Optional Activity

  Abseil with Kalbarri Abseiling – for 2 descents (beginners)

  Start the day with adventure by abseiling down the gorge walls in Kalbarri National Park with Kalbarri Abseil. No previous experience is necessary, as full training will be provided on site. All equipment provided also. Get photos on your own camera, as guests not participating can take photos for you! This adventure can be organised while on tour.

• Day 3 - Monkey Mia to Coral Bay

  This morning you will experience one of Australia’s most famous wildlife encounters. Watch the Monkey Mia Dolphins swim to shore and be hand fed in knee deep water. Spend time chilling out on this beautiful coastline before seeing the Stromatolites. The Stromatolites are multi layered rock formations created by a single-celled microbe. They are still alive and are estimated to be 3.7 billion years old. Tonight, you will travel to Coral Bay and spend the night on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef. Today Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included. Walking distance today is approximately 1km.

• Day 4 - Coral Bay

  Spend the day exploring the Ningaloo Reef on the shores of Coral Bay. Step from the beach into the warm turquoise water and snorkel the colourful reefs metres from the shoreline. Join an optional snorkel or dive tour to explore offshore reefs. Soak up the sun the beach.

  This evening travel to Exmouth. Today Breakfast & Dinner is included.

  Optional Activities

  Swim with Manta Rays on the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours (snorkeling, competent swimmers only) 

  Enjoy a 5-6 hour tour of the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours. The day includes all equipment, including a short length wetsuit if required, morning and afternoon tea and a buffet style lunch of cold meats and salads. Enjoy the underwater dance of the manta rays as well as 2 reef snorkels where you will see beautiful fish, corals and possibly sea turtles and reef sharks! They’ll also make a visit to the turtle sanctuary, where you can view turtles coming up for a breath in the shallows.

  Glass Bottom Boat on the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours 

  Join Coral Bay Ecotours for a tour of the Ningaloo Reef on board their glass bottom boat. Learn about the tropical and temperate fish and corals you see under the glass. Choose between a 1,2 or 3 hour journey. The 1 hour is glass viewing only. The 2 hour journey includes viewing through the glass and a snorkel site. The 3 hour includes viewing through the glass, snorkelling and a visit to the turtle sanctuary, where you can view turtles feeding and coming up for air in the shallows. Your skipper can even try to get the turtles under the glass for you! Snorkel tours include equipment.

• Day 5 - Exmouth

  Today you will explore Cape Range National Park. Experience spectacular scenes of rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches. Visit Turquoise Bay, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, relax at Milyering Visitors Center and more before finishing the tour in the late afternoon. It will be an incredible day to end your Perth to Exmouth tour. Today Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included. This evening you will be staying in Exmouth.

  Optional Activities

  Whaleshark swim (seasonal March-July) with Exmouth Dive Centre (snorkeling, competent swimmers only) 

  Get set for an unforgettable day, as you head out to swim next to the biggest fish in the sea, the whale shark! This is truly a once in a lifetime experience and one that you will never forget! Start the day with a reef snorkel, where you can explore the coral gardens and view beautiful fish. You may even spot a sea turtle or reef shark! Then experience the awe of swimming along-side the whale shark, which are typically 5-10m in length here! All equipment is provided, including a wet-suit if required. Morning and afternoon tea and a delicious lunch also included.

  Whaleshark/Humpback Whale swim (seasonal Aug – Sept) with Exmouth Dive Centre (snorkeling, competent swimmers only) 

  Join Exmouth Dive Centre for an unforgettable day out on the water. Start the day with a reef snorkel, where you can enjoy the beautiful coral gardens and fish. You may even spot some turtles or reef sharks! Then they’ll head out in search of humpback whales and whale sharks with the help of a spotter plane. The humpback whale swim is dependent on the willingness of the whales to be part of the tour. In the event the whales are uncooperative, the plane will search for another group. Should a whale shark be spotted on the day also, guests can upgrade their ticket to include a whale shark swim for an additional $110. All equipment is included as well as a wetsuit if required. Morning and afternoon tea and a buffet style lunch supplied also.

• Day 6 – Exmouth to Australian Farm Stay

  Today you begin your road trip back to Perth. Yes it will be a long drive as you’ve got a lot of kilometres to cover but we’ll keep you entertained along the way. You will spend the night on an Australian Wheat Farm and have the chance to meet some country Australians.

  Today Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included.

• Day 7 – Australian Farm Stay to Perth

  Today you will return to Perth at approximately 6:30 pm.

  Today Breakfast & Lunch is included. You will need to arrange your own accommodation for this evening.