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The full WA coral coast in one week: Pinnacles, Kalbarri's gorges, Monkey Mia's wild dolphins, snorkelling Ningaloo Reef at Coral Bay and Turquoise Bay, with the chance to add a whale shark or manta swim.
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Ningaloo is the reef you can walk to from the beach, and it's a 1,250km drive from Perth, which is why most travellers never see it. The Exmouth Explorer turns that problem into a seven-day highlight reel with someone else at the wheel. The route north collects the icons: the Pinnacles' limestone spires, Kalbarri's Skywalk, Nature's Window and the Z-Bend, an early clifftop hike over Murchison Gorge, then World Heritage Shark Bay, Shell Beach, the ancient stromatolites, and a wild dolphin encounter at Monkey Mia. Then the payoff: snorkelling Ningaloo at Coral Bay and drifting the absurdly clear water of Turquoise Bay, with the option to add a swim with manta rays or whale sharks, one of the great wildlife experiences on the planet. You sleep in private rooms throughout (motels in Kalbarri and Exmouth, hostels elsewhere), with 15 meals, park entry and guided walks up to 8km included. It's an 18–39 mini-coach crew, and it's the west coast without a single logistics headache.
1 Snorkel Ningaloo Reef
2 Wild dolphins at Monkey Mia
3 Whale shark swim option
4 Kalbarri Skywalk and gorges
5 Private rooms all week
6 15 meals included
Day 1: Perth - Kalbarri Kick off your adventure with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, before enjoying lunch by the sea at Jurien Bay and journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. Stopping off at the must-see attraction just outside of Geraldton, known as the Pink Lake located off the coral coast highway (conditions permitting). Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation. Meals: Lunch & Dinner. Accom: Pelicans Nest Kalbarri Private Room (with ensuite) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 575km. Hike Distance: 2km.
Day 2: Kalbarri - Monkey Mia Rise early for a magical start to the day, with a photo opportunity at sunrise at either Nature’s Window or the Kalbarri Skywalk. Visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend in Kalbarri National Park where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of colour here during wildflower season (spring). After lunch by the River mouth in Kalbarri we travel on towards Monkey Mia with plenty of comfort stops along the way before arriving at our accommodation by the beach. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Accom: RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Budget Private Room (with ensuite) or similar alternative. Options: Kalbarri Abseiling Z-Bend. Driving Distance: 450km. Hike Distance: 3km.
Day 3: Monkey Mia - Coral Bay This morning meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some amazing photos. Enjoy chill-out time on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road in the morning. Check out the spectacular cliff views overlooking Denham at Eagle Bluff. Take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells followed by lunch. Before heading off to settling into our accommodation in Coral Bay, located right on the famous Ningaloo Reef. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Accom:Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview Lodge Private Rooms (or similar alternative). Driving Distance: 580km. Hike Distance: 2km.
Day 4: Coral Bay - Exmouth You’ll have most of the day to explore the Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest Fringe reef, at your own leisure. Choose to join a boat tour or enjoy free time to experience the beautiful beaches Coral Bay has to offer. Go for a stroll on the beach and check out the shark nursery, swim with the manta rays (additional cost), or go for a snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef only metres from shore. This evening we take the short drive up the peninsula to Exmouth and check into our accommodation for two nights in the town centre. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. Accom: Potshot Hotel Resort Private Rooms (with ensuite) or similar alternative. Options: Swim with Manta Rays, Snorkel Ningaloo Reef, Glass Bottom Boat Tours. Driving Distance: 155km.
Day 5: Exmouth Today we drive through the Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches. Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay, before finishing the tour in the early afternoon in time for lunch. Free time in the afternoon to explore the township of Exmouth only a 500 meter walk from our accommodation or sit back and enjoy the pool at our accommodation. Or choose to join a whaleshark or humpback swim tour and spend the day meeting some of the Ningaloo Reef’s most famous visitors (at guests' own expense and seasonal). Visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse at sunset. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner. Accom: Potshot Hotel Resort Private Rooms (with ensuite) or similar alternative. Options: Whaleshark or Humpback Swim (pre-booking required). Driving Distance: 135km. Hike Distance: 1km.
Day 6: Exmouth - Geraldton Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal). Enjoy lunch on the waterfront of Carnarvon, before stopping off for a photo opportunity overlooking the Murchison River. Refreshments stop along the way at Billabong for coffee & ice-creams. Before arriving at our final overnight destination in Geraldton. The group will enjoy their final dinner together at The Murchison Tavern after a long day of driving, (meals available at guests' own expense). Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Accom: Geraldton Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or similar. Driving Distance: 840km.
Day 7: Geraldton - Perth Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Take a walk along the 3 bay walk at Green Head before wandering amongst Stromatolites of Lake Thetis. Have a lavender ice cream at the Yanchep Lavender farm before kicking back on the bus as we head into Perth with drop off starting around 6:00pm. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: 465km. *Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter tour routes or itinerary schedules during seasonal weather fluctuations, park closures, and for operational reasons.*
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"We spend a lot of time driving and you should be in good shape to do the optional tours of swimming with the manta rays and whale sharks but it's totally worth it. Western Australia is such a special place and Coral Bay and Exmouth were truly unforgettable!"
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Western Australia
5 Hours, 30 Minutes
4.9 (334 · TripAdvisor)
A 5.5-hour flight-and-island day from Kalbarri: land on East Wallabi in the Abrolhos Islands, swim and snorkel Turtle Bay's protected reef, walk the island with a guide, and fly home over the Batavia shipwreck site.
Western Australia
2 Hours
4.9 (334 · TripAdvisor)
A two-hour flying visit from Kalbarri: over the red cliffs of Gantheume Bay, an island landing on East Wallabi with morning or afternoon tea, then home over the coral atolls and the 1629 Batavia wreck site.
Western Australia
1 Hour, 45 Minutes
4.9 (334 · TripAdvisor)
The everything flight from Kalbarri: low passes over the Abrolhos Islands and Super Tubes surf break, the bubblegum-pink Hutt Lagoon, and Kalbarri National Park's river gorges, 1 hour 45 of pure scenery.
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