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The only way to capture the Best of the West, in less than a week.
Australia’s West Coast stands alone as a remote, stunning and truly unforgettable region. The 7-day Perth to Exmouth Adventure hugs much of the state’s coastline where the outback meets some of the most deserted, yet pristine beaches in the world. Meet the local dolphins at Monkey Mia, enjoy spectacular vistas along Kalbarri National Park’s skywalk, and snorkel your way along the marine paradise that is Turquoise Bay. Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef and its coastline appears endless and whilst there’s a lot driving to get you there, the rewards are well-worth the wait.
- Start
- Perth City, Australia
- Finish
- Perth City, Australia
- Destinations
- West Coast,Western Australia
- Style
- Hostel
- Theme
- New trips
- Code
- PX7
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 8, Max 24
Why you’ll love this trip
- Visit Cape Range National Park, home to Ningaloo Reef and to the whale sharks (seasonal) one of only two locations in the world.
- Spend time at seaside towns of Coral Bay and Exmouth, your access points to amazing Western Australian beaches and the world-class Ningaloo Reef.
- Visit Monkey Mia in the Shark Bay region, where local dolphins have been visiting the area for decades.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a private vehicle and the expert knowledge of a passionate local guide
Is this trip right for you?
- This is a ‘no frills’ West Coast experience. You’ll spend some nights of the trip sleeping at multi-share accommodation that may be mixed gender dormitories. While conditions can be basic, this is all part of the adventure.
- This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get into nature.
- On some days of the trip, you will spend several hours driving, often through very sparse areas of desert. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel, and please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
- Temperatures in Western Australia can be extreme. During the day the weather can be hot (and the Australian sun is strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection, swimsuit and a towel, and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so ensure you have warm clothes.
- All times and distances are subject to road and weather conditions.
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Itinerary
Free-spirited we cruise up the Coral Coast, where ironically it feels like our adventure that begins in the desert. Stop at Nambung National Park for an opportunity to expore The Pinnacles, where ancient limestone spires, jut spookily out of the sur. It’s then on to Geraldton, a township renown for rock lobster, pearls and shipwrecks, if time permits enjoy a visit to the pink lake (seasonal) before spending the night in Kalbarri.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Kalbarri
Included Activities
Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours and approximately 600km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
With endless beauty, it’s easy to imagine dinosaurs roaming the ancient interconnecting gorges of Kalbarri National Park. Carved out by the Murchison River and lined with red river gums, the towering cliffs are striped with a blood-red hue and contrast spectacularly with the azure hidden waterholes. Best vantage points are from Natures Window and Z-Bend lookouts or for the ultimate rush there’s the option of abseiling down. Toast the day in Denham, the gateway to Shark Bay.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Monkey Mia
Included Activities
Kalbarri National Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 5.5 hours and approximately 470km. The total walking distance is approximately 5km.
Be blown away by the mysterious creatures of the big blue at Monkey Mia. With over 4000 square kilometres along the seabed, its literally splendour in the seagrass attracting the likes of turtles, whale sharks, bottlenose dolphins and dugongs. The wonder continues with the 3 billion-year-old Stromatolites, creating a carpet-like sculpture beside the sea at Hamelin Pool. Watch the sun sink and the stars come out at Coral Bay.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Coral Bay
Included Activities
Monkey Mia Dolphins
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
The day is yours to explore paradise on earth at Ningaloo Reef. You can float the day away, but do remember to put your head under to see an explosion of colour, thanks to the 250 species of coral and over 500 species of fish. For those braver, choose to do a boat tour (additional cost) and swim beside turtles and manta rays or go for a snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef, only metres from the shore. Blissfully salty and sandy, we spend a night in Exmouth.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Exmouth
Included Activities
Ningaloo Reef Marine Park
Optional Activities
- Snorkel with Manta Rays – half-day trip
- Beach Snorkelling (at own expense)
- Whale Watching – 3 hours (seasonal)
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruises from
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 2 hours and approximately 185km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
After breakfast you can choose to swim with the whale sharks (additional cost) who are well known for being the gentle giants of the ocean. Or, spend the day exploring Cape Range National Park, the result of ancient reefs pushing out from under the sea. Known for its contrasting scenery of rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons and beautiful beaches; you’ll spot wildlife such as emus, euros, red kangaroos, bungarras, bustards and a variety of birds. Take multiple dips at Turquoise Bay, before revelling in the last golden rays setting on the horizon at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Exmouth
Optional Activities
- Snorkel with the Whalesharks (own expense)
- Snorkel at Turquoise Bay (own expense)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 2 hours and approximately 180km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
On the road again we head south, so get comfy and switch off as the colour of the outback speeds by. A pit stop in Carnarvon is a no brainer, thanks to supplying the vast majority of Western Australia with prawns, scallops, crabs, fish, fruit and vegetables. We now travel South through the outback before arriving at our overnight stop at Northbrook Farm near Northampton. For our last night together, we’ll get a taste of real country life, feeding animals, playing farm-hand and listening to local stories under the stars.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Northbrook Farmstay
Included Activities
Visit a banana plantation
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 8.5 hours and approximately 780km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
We leave our farm stay to head to Geraldton, visit the HMAS Sydney memorial lookout and learn about the colourful history of this area, followed by a visit to St Francis Xavier Cathedral and Point Moore Lighthouse. Slowly meandering back to Perth, we stop to visit Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park; wildlife sanctuary promoting conservation and animal rescue. Get up close to dingos, emus, orphan kangaroo joeys, saltwater crocodiles, handle lizards and even snakes. We then head to the incredible white dunes of the Coral Coast.
Before drop-off in town around in the early evening; take your final selfies, swap contacts with fellow travelers and plot your next adventure.
Included Activities
- Greenough Wildlife Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 4.5 hours and approximately 490km. The total walking distance is approximately 1km.
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Important notes
- Tour commences in Perth on Day 1 at 7 am and finishes in Perth on day 7 at approximately 6.30pm
- A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies. Please bring a soft sided bag only.
- The accommodation on this trip is in mixed gender multi-share hostels. The minimum age for this trip is 18 years old.
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