Day 1 : Perth to Kalbarri
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 :Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 : Kalbarri to Shark Bay
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 :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
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 choose some lucky people to feed a fish to a dolphin, it could be you! 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 :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Coral Bay to Exmouth
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 :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Exmouth
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. Drop off at your accommodation in Exmouth Highlights Exmouth Yardie Creek Turquoise Bay Activities: Swimming & Hiking up to 5km
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch