Starting From $1,129.00
Starting From $1,129.00

Why Not Bus - Perth to Exmouth and Return, 11 Day West Coast Tour

Owned and operated by two backpackers in their 20’s, the Why Not Bus is the most fun and personal way to explore the west coast. Spend a chilled 11 days, swimming, snorkelling, camping and partying with your new bus family! Accomodation and park fees and camping gear are now ...

Join us on an amazing adventure across Australia’s most impressive landscapes. Explore the Pinnacles, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Exmouth, Cape Range and more!

Owned and operated by two backpackers in their 20’s, you know your in for that personal experience only a small business can provide. With an emphasis on creating that Why Not Bus family vibe that people can’t get enough of. We all cook together in our fully equipped kitchen, camp together and party under the stars.

With nearly twice the duration of similar tours you don't need to stress about early starts and spending all of your time on a bus. We take a chilled out approach to travelling and aim to spend as much time as possible enjoying the amazing beaches and scenery this vast coastline has to offer. We take 9 days to reach exmouth before heading back to Perth on day 10 and 11. With a kitchen, fridge, snorkelling gear, games, tents, sleeping bags and mattresses on board all you need to bring is yourself, a sense of adventure and the desire to see the real Australia.

Day 1 : Perth and Pinnacles
Set off to the local shops and stock up on food for our delicious home cooked meals. We then head north with our first stop along the way for a quick lunch. Enjoy the impressive views along Indian Ocean drive and then explore the pinnacles desert. A short drive brings us to our picturesque beach side camp site where we kick back for the night. Watch the sunset with your new mates and enjoy a beer!
Meals :None

Day 2 : Geraldton and the Pink Lake
Sleep off your hangover or have an early morning swim we hit the road around 9.30am. Before lunch we take an optional boat tour of Jurien bay Marine park (seasonal) or checkout Geraldton foreshore. Then we head to the spectacular Pink Lake for some rad photo ops! The campsite tonight is at the scenic lucky bay, walk the sand dunes or swim as the sun goes down. There is plenty of space at the campsite so time to turn the music up and let your hair down for the night.
Meals :None

Day 3 : Kalbarri National Park
Hit the road and see the Scenic kalbarri cliffs before a quick swim and cold shower at the river mouth. Then explore the amazing Kalbarri National Park with a few hours of hiking to Nature’s Window and the Z Bend. In the late afternoon we hit the road to our overnight stop by the river.
Meals :None

Day 4 : Shark Bay
This Morning we drive into the World Heritage site of Shark Bay. Check out Shell Beach, relax and swim in the crystal clear water. After lunch we drive into the town of Denham followed by a stop at the Lagoon for a game of ultimate frisbee or cricket. It’s now time for a bit of luxury as we setup camp at the Monkey Mia Dolphin resort. After dinner and an amazing sunset you can head down to the jetty and spot wildlife with your torch or kick back on the grass around the campsite.
Meals :None

Day 5 : Monkey Mia, Dolphins & Carnarvon
Wake up and walk 50m down to the water’s edge. It’s time to meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins, if you are lucky you will get to feed flipper his scaly breakfast! There is now a few free hours to explore swim or rent a kayak. We hit the road around lunchtime and travel to carnarvon to resupply. The campsite is a short drive north of here where we will settle in for the night.
Meals :None

Day 6 : Coral Bay Day 1
We roll into coral bay mid morning and set up camp. There are now essentially two free days to explore, Snorkel the amazing reef, (Optional Fishing charter, diving, whale shark tours) or just sit with your new friends on the beach and enjoy this special place. Usually things will kickoff pretty early and by late afternoon everyone is ready to blow off some steam and party up! Truth or Dare anyone? Our campsite is 5 min walk from the beach and everything else in town. You will fall in love with this place the moment you arrive!
Meals :None

Day 7 : Coral Bay Day 2
Extra day in coral bay! Today you can really see the reef at its finest, only meters from the beach are huge coral formations and large fish. If you are lucky you might swim alongside a turtle or friendly reef shark! (Optional Fishing charter, diving, Manta Ray Tours, whale shark tours)
Meals :None

Day 8 : Exmouth Surfing and Water Sports
enjoy a morning swim or sleeping at coral bay then drive to exmouth. In the afternoon we have the option to rent a surfboard or do a lesson ($25, $60) Camp at lighthouse caravan park
Meals :None

Day 9 : Cape Range National park, Whale Sharks, Ningaloo Reef
Our lucky Whale shark/Humpback swimmers will be picked up from the campsite early morning. The rest of the group will travel to the Cape Range National Park and explore the many sites. The lighthouse at sunset really sets the scene for our last night together and if we are lucky we will see the Humpback Whales breaching on the Horizon! The last night at the campsite is a nice time to spend with your new mates, make plans to meet in future travels or wonder how you can find a way to come back!
Meals :None

Day 10 : (Return) - Head towards Home
Pack Up and say goodbye to your friends. People who are continuing north can be dropped in exmouth or coral bay as we drive south. A roadside camp will be home for us tonight.
Meals :None

Day 11 : (Return) - Arrive Perth
Drive towards Perth with quick stops in Northampton and for lunch, we will arrive at Billabong Backpackers around 4-5pm.
Meals :None

- Pickup; 9.30am at the front of billabong backpackers resort, 381 Beaufort St, Highgate WA 6003, Perth 

- Trip end (one way); late morning on day 10 (monday) we will drop you off in Exmouth town.

- Trip end (return); late afternoon/ early evening on day 11 (tuesday) at billabong backpackers resort, Perth.

 

Accomodation and national park fees and camping gear rental are INCLUDED

Summer time and school holiday levy includes: Tours Apr 11th, 4th July, 26th Sept, $30  

 

-BYO Gear or use ours for the duration of the trip. Camping gear is free to use. Recieve $10 cash back per item if you BYO, just let the driver know on the day of departure.

-2 man tent share-

-Air Mattress

-Sleeping Bag

- Food - we cook as a group at an average cost of $5-$7 a day.

 

Optional activities include

Sea Lion Boat Trip Jurien Bay ($95)

Swim with whale sharks, $380 (Mar-Sept)

Manta ray and reef snorkel full day $175 

Humpback Whale Swim $350 (Jun-Nov)

Surfing, $25 hire $60 lesson

Kyaking $25

Snorkel Hire $10