7-Day Exmouth Explorer via Pinnacles Monkey Mia Ningaloo Reef returning to Perth

Start your adventure in the most remote capital city of Perth before heading north into the nature lovers’ paradise that is Western Australia.

Kick off your adventure with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert before enjoying lunch by the sea then journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. Walking distance approx.1.5km.

Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation.

Hike down to the banks of the Murchison River to marvel at the Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend. Located in the heart of Kalbarri National Park, where water has carved its way through sandstone. Here you have the option to try abseiling (additional cost). Walking distance approx. Check out the fantastic views from Kalbarri Skywalk.

Peek through Nature’s Window into an ancient gorge and capture a spectacular photo of the views across Kalbarri National Park.

Before taking a strolling on a beach made entirely of tiny shells.

A visit to the World Heritage Listed region of Shark Bay will leave you in awe of the beauty of nature. Then it’s on to Monkey Mia for our accommodation by the beach.

This morning witness the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins playing just off the shore and don't forget your camera. Enjoy chill out time on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road mid-morning.

We’ll visit the fascinating and world’s oldest living fossils, the Stromatolites also known as the lungs of the ocean.

Stay overnight in Coral Bay, a town right by the beach which boasts coral so close to shore you can swim out to view it. Or join a tour in search of whale sharks or manta rays.

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.

We follow the road as far north as Exmouth Cape, a place where rugged mountains flow almost down to the sea.

Stand atop Vlamingh Head at the lighthouse for views over the reef and ranges. In spring, you may even spot the migrating humpback whales go by. Walking distance approx. 1km.

Today choose to do another boat tour and swim with Whale Sharks (seasonal) or explore 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 (snorkel hire available)

Be amazed by your visit to the World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef, known for its diverse marine life, manta rays and whale shark visitors!

Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal)

The group will enjoy their final dinner together at The Murchison Tavern after a long day of driving, discounted meals available at guests' own expense.

Before arriving at our final overnight destination in Geraldton.

Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton.

Take in the last views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth. drop off starting around 5:00pm.