Ningaloo Tours

The Perth to Exmouth 7-day tour starts in Perth at 7:25 am and heads north along the coast towards the scenic Indian Ocean coastline. Visitors will have the opportunity to take a guided walk through the rock formations of the Pinnacles Desert. The tour will pass through Geraldton in the evening, and overnight accommodations will be provided in Kalbarri.

Meals available: Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation: Kalbarri Backpackers YHA offers dorm rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Driving distance: 575km. Hike distance: 2km, with a grade 1-2 difficulty level.

Today, you can explore Kalbarri National Park. See Nature’s Window, a stunning rock formation. Hike the Z Bend trail for the best views of the park. In the afternoon, head to Shark Bay and visit a beach made of white cockle shells. Tonight, you will be staying in Monkey Mia.

Meals provided: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: RAC Monkey Mia Resort Backpacker Dorms or similar, with shared bathroom facilities. Optional activity: Kalbarri Abseiling at Z-Bend. Distance to drive: 450km. Hiking distance: 3km, with a difficulty grade of 3-4.

You can start the day with adventure at Kalbarri National Park by abseiling down the gorge walls with Kalbarri Abseil. No experience is needed, as they will provide full training on-site. They also offer all the necessary equipment. If you’re not participating, you can still take photos of the participants. This adventure can be arranged during your tour.

This morning, you will witness Australia’s renowned wildlife encounter. The Monkey Mia Dolphins will swim to shore and be hand-fed in knee-deep water. Take some time to relax on this stunning coastline before visiting the Stromatolites. These rock formations are created by a single-celled microbe and are estimated to be 3.7 billion years old. They are still alive. Tonight, you will travel to Coral Bay and spend a night on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef.

Meals provided include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation is available at Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. The driving distance is 580km. The hike distance is 2km with a Grade 1 difficulty level.

Explore the Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay. Snorkel the reefs close to the shoreline. Take a snorkel or dive tour to explore offshore reefs. Enjoy the beach and the sun.

Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation is at Potshot Hotel Resort Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can swim with Manta Rays, snorkel Ningaloo Reef, or take glass-bottom boat tours. Please note that guests cannot book Whaleshark Swims on this day as they return after the bus has left Coral Bay. The driving distance for this day is 155km, with a Grade 1 difficulty level.

Optional Activities: (pre-booking is recommended)

You can swim with Manta Rays on the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours, but only competent swimmers can snorkel.

Coral Bay Ecotours offers a 5-6 hour tour of the Ningaloo Reef. The tour includes all necessary equipment, such as wetsuits if needed, and provides morning and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch with cold meats and salads. During the tour, you can witness the mesmerizing dance of manta rays and enjoy two snorkelling sessions to see beautiful fish, corals, and possibly sea turtles and reef sharks. Additionally, there is a visit to a turtle sanctuary where you can observe turtles surfacing for a breath in the shallows.

Experience a Glass Bottom Boat tour on the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours.

Take a tour of the Ninga Loo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours. They have a glass bottom boat for you to use. See tropical and temperate fish and corals through the glass. Choose from a 1, 2, or 3-hour journey. The 1 hour is just for viewing through the glass. The 2-hour journey includes viewing through the glass and snorkelling. The 3-hour journey includes viewing through the glass, snorkelling, and visiting the turtle sanctuary. You can watch turtles feed at the turtle sanctuary and come up for air. The skipper may even try to get the turtles under the glass for you. Snorkel tours come with equipment.

Guests cannot book Whaleshark Swims on [day 4] because they return after the bus has already left Coral Bay. All optional activities in Coral Bay must be completed by 3:45-4:00 pm.

Day 5 – Exmouth

Today, you will explore Cape Range National Park. You will see rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons, and 50km of pristine beaches. During the tour, you will visit Turquoise Bay and Vlamingh Head Lighthouse and relax at the Milyering Visitors Center. The tour will end in the late afternoon, making it an incredible day to conclude your Perth to Exmouth tour.

The meals provided are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The accommodation is at Potshot Hotel Resort Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. There are two options for swimming: Whaleshark from March to September or Humpback from August to October, but pre-booking is required. The driving distance is 135km, and the hiking distance is 1km with a grade of 1-2.

Optional Activities: (pre-booking is recommended)

The Exmouth Dive Centre offers snorkelling trips to swim with Whalesharks and Humpback Whales from March to August. Please note that only competent swimmers are allowed to participate.

Join Exmouth Dive Centre for a day on the water. Start with a reef snorkel and enjoy the coral gardens and fish. You might see turtles or reef sharks. Then, they will search for humpback whales and whale sharks with a spotter plane. The humpback whale swim depends on the whale’s willingness. If they are uncooperative, the plane will look for another group. All equipment is included, including wetsuits if needed. Morning and afternoon tea, as well as a buffet lunch, are provided.

Today, you will start your road trip back to Perth. It will be a long drive with many kilometres to cover. Along the way, we will keep you entertained. Our final overnight destination is Geraldton. Before arriving there, the group will have their last dinner together at The Murchison Tavern. After a long day of driving, discounted meals will be available for guests to purchase.

The itinerary includes breakfast and lunch, accommodations at Geraldton Accommodation Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities, and a driving distance of 785km.

Visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton and enjoy the stunning views. Take a leisurely walk along the three-bay walk at Green Head. Explore the dunes of Lancelin, and if you’re feeling adventurous, try climbing them! Head back to Perth in the late afternoon. Relax on the bus while admiring the scenic countryside before returning to Perth, with drop-off starting around 6:00 pm.

The itinerary includes breakfast, driving a distance of 465km, and a hike of 1km with a grade ranging from 1-3.

The tour routes or itinerary schedules may be altered due to seasonal weather fluctuations, park closures, and operational reasons.