Perth to Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef 8 Day Small-Group Boutique Tour

Day 1: Perth to Pinnacles National Park to Geraldton

1. Geraldton
   3h
   Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting in Perth at 8:30am with your tour guide, before we set out for the trendy seaside resort of Geraldton. In Geraldton we have an orientation drive around town before dinner, drinks, and a chance to get to know everyone.
2. The Pinnacles
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We’ll stop off along the way to take in the largest dunes in WA and the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park.
3. Jurien Bay
   3h
   Along the way we will visit the Leaning Trees of Greenough and the lovely Jurien Bay, where you might spot a sea lion or two.

Day 2: Northampton First Nations Gallery to Kalbarri National Park

1. 2h
   After a leisurely breakfast, we head to historical Northampton, one of the oldest towns in Western Australia. We’ll catch some heritage buildings dating back to the 1800s, and meet the artists at a First Nations gallery.
2. 1h
   Next up: the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon, which truly lives up to its name.
3. Kalbarri National Park
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Before gazing in awe at the wind-eroded sandstone of Nature’s Window, the spectacular Z-Bend Gorge, and the Kalbarri Skywalk at Kalbarri National Park.

Day 3: Kalbarri to Shark Bay

1. Kalbarri
   3h
   It’s an ocean-themed day today. Jump on a boat at the Kalbarri Marina to learn about the local rock lobster industry – and even pull up some lobster pots yourself. Keep your catch to enjoy later that evening!
2. Hamelin Pool
   1h
   Stop via the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve for some ‘living fossils’, and one of Shark Bay’s picturesque lookouts.
3. Monkey Mia
   4h
   Put your feet up at Monkey Mia or hit the water, before an evening of First Nations experience courtesy of the Nhanda and Malgana people. This is your chance to try the didgeridoo or traditional conch shell, and taste some bush tucker.

Day 4: Shark Bay to Monkey Mia

1. Monkey Mia Reserve
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Here’s a post-breakfast activity you don’t get every day: Bottlenose dolphin-spotting with WA Parks & Wildlife experts. Learn a bit about these magnificent animals, and then take some well-earned time off to relax on the beach, snap photos to make the folks back home jealous, or sit at the bar and watch the wildlife go by. If you fancy it, there’s a sunset cruise, and you’re invited, feel free to bring a sundowner with you. If you’re lucky you might spot the elusive sea cows, or ‘Dugongs’.

Day 5: Monkey Mia to Carnarvon

1. Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   It’s definitely a more spaced out day as we head to Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre for a quick photo stop. It was created to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs.
2. Gwoonwardu Mia - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Culture Centre
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Next up, we visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre to learn about the region’s unique culture and country from its First Nations custodians.
3. 1h
   Snap pictures of the Carnarvon Cactus Farm, one of the town’s quirkiest sights, before heading to the Gascoyne Food Trail.
4. Gascoyne Region
   2h
   Gascoyne Food Trail drive features everything from bananas, avocados, to beans, beef, ice cream, and mangoes. Relax tonight – take the chance for a stroll along the beautiful foreshore and head to a local restaurant.

Day 6: Carnarvon to Coral Bay to Exmouth

1. Coral Bay
   4h
   Today we are off Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef. We'll embark on a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel experience to see up to 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish
2. Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Further along the coast we visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, with stunning views, then rest up in Exmouth town

Day 7: Ningaloo Reef & Exmouth

1. Exmouth
   4h
   It’s your day. Experience a swim with the world famous whale sharks, go whale-spotting, swim with manta rays, or get your hiking boots on – the choice is yours. You can select your optional adventure when you book your tour, or your guide can help you get set up. Please note: Public transport is non-existent in Exmouth, so pre planning your activities is a must!
2. Cape Range National Park
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Optional Activities for the day are - Choose from many local activities on land or out on Ningaloo Reef - Swim with whale sharks, manta rays, or join a day tour to Cape Range National Park .

Day 8: Finishes in Exmouth

1. 3h
   All good things must come to an end, sadly. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers after breakfast. Thanks for the memories!

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A medical clearance or doctor’s certificate is required for participants over 75 years old, submitted at least 30 days prior to travel.
• Travellers can expect some light physical activities. Guests should be mobile enough to walk unaided.