7-Day Perth to Exmouth Kalbarri Coastal Adventure from Perth

Day 1: Perth to Kalbarri National Park

1. The Pinnacles Desert
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Kick things off in the world’s most remote capital before heading north into the surreal Pinnacles Desert of Nambung National Park.
2. Jurien Bay
   1h
   Stop for lunch at seaside Jurien Bay, cruise up Indian Ocean Drive
3. Pink Lake
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Snap pics at the stunning Pink Lake (conditions permitting)
4. Kalbarri National Park
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Rest up in the coastal haven of Kalbarri for the night.

Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia

1. Kalbarri Skywalk
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Start with a sunrise to remember at Nature’s Window or the epic Kalbarri Skywalk.
2. The Loop and Z Bend Gorge
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Hike through the striking Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend, where water has sculpted ancient red rock into deep canyons. (Wildflower season = bonus colour!)
3. Shark Bay
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Cruise into Monkey Mia just in time for a beachfront sunset.

Day 3: Monkey Mia Shark Bay to Coral Bay

1. Monkey Mia Reserve
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Start your day with a dolphin encounter you’ll never forget at Monkey Mia!
2. Eagle Bluff
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then it’s off to Eagle Bluff for sweeping cliff views, and a visit to two natural wonders: Shell Beach, made entirely of tiny white shells.
3. Stromatolites of Shark Bay
   2h · Admission ticket included
   See living fossil beds of the Stromatolites
4. Coral Bay
   2h
   Arrive in Coral Bay, right on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef.

Day 4: Coral Bay to Exmouth

1. Coral Bay
   7h
   Today is all about YOU and the Ningaloo Reef! Snorkel right off the beach, swim with manta rays (optional)
2. Ningaloo Reef
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the evening, we journey to Exmouth, where we’ll stay for two nights in the heart of town.

Day 5: Exmouth

1. Cape Range National Park
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Adventure through Cape Range National Park, a rugged wonderland of gorges, caves, and coastline.
2. Turquoise Bay
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Snorkel the iconic Turquoise Bay, then chill out in Exmouth or join a full-day tour to swim with whale sharks (Mar–Sep) or humpbacks (Aug–Oct)—a life-changing experience!
3. Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Cap it off with a golden sunset at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse.
4. Exmouth
   2h
   Returning to Exmouth at dark for a good night's sleep as we have a big journey tomorrow heading south.

Day 6: Exmouth to Geraldton

1. Carnarvon
   2h
   Wave goodbye to the Cape as we head south through the charming town of Carnarvon for a fresh fruit stop at a local banana or mango plantation (seasonal)
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Lunch by the water, refreshments at Billabong Roadhouse
3. Geraldton
   2h
   A sunset arrival in Geraldton for your final group dinner.

Day 7: Geraldton to Perth

1. HMAS Sydney II Memorial
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Start your final day with views from the HMAS Sydney Memorial, then stretch your legs on the scenic Three Bays Walk at Green Head.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Lake Thetis to see rare living stromatolites—ancient, layered rock-like structures formed by microorganisms that date back over 3.5 billion years—offering a fascinating glimpse into some of Earth’s earliest life.
3. Lancelin
   2h
   Stop at the Lancelin Sand Dunes Lookout to take in sweeping views of Western Australia’s iconic white sand dunes, shaped by wind and sea. If access to the dunes is unavailable, we’ll visit Guilderton Beach Lookout instead, where you can enjoy stunning coastal views over rolling dunes meeting the Indian Ocean.
4. Perth
   2h
   Cruising back to Perth, arriving around 6:00pm.

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness