About the tour
Ningaloo Reef | Coral Bay | Monkey Mia | Exmouth Tour
Highlights of our popular Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Exmouth Tour include the Pinnacles, HMAS Sydney memorial. Yamaji Art Gallery, Pink Lake Hutt Lagoon, Kalbarri Skywalk, Hamlin Pool Stromatolites, Shell Beach and Dolphin Cruise.
At Carnarvon visit OTC Centre. Coral Bay Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing, Snorkelling, Ningaloo Reef Whale Shark Swim and Yardie Creek Cruise
Spend 7 days exploring Western Australia’s astonishing Coral Coast region, including Shark Bay World Heritage and Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area,
Visiting Lancelin, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Denham, Monkey Mia, Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Exmouth and experience Western Australia’s wide open spaces.
Experiences Nature and Heritage with a Personal Touch.
Tour itinerary
Over the next 7 days, on your Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Exmouth Tour you will experience an outback adventure like no other.
Marvel at the otherworldly landscape of the Pinnacles Desert and discover the stunning turquoise beaches and soaring cliffs of the region.
Encounter the playful Monkey Mia Dolphins and explore the unique Shell Beach. Discover the pristine beauty of Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park with coral viewing and snorkelling at iconic Coral Bay.
Visit historical landmarks like the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton and The Sky Walk in Kalbarri National Park overlooking the Murchison River.
Journey to Carnarvon, where the central desert meets the ocean, and opt for an unforgettable Whale Shark Swim & Snorkel experience.
With Luxury Outback Tours, every moment promises adventure and discovery amidst Western Australia’s most iconic destinations.
Day 1 – Perth to Kalbarri
Pinnacles, Geraldton, Pink Hutt Lagoon, Pot Ally
Today departing Perth on our Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Exmouth Tour we travel north to the Pinnacles Desert to view the spectacular sight of thousands of limestone pillars that resemble an ancient ruin. Following the scenic Indian Ocean Drive, we break for lunch at the popular seaside town of Dongara.
From here, we make our way up the coast to Geraldton. This bustling town is the commercial centre for the Mid-West region, exporting Iron Ore, Mineral Sands, Wheat, Barley and Western Australian Rock Lobster. Whilst in Geraldton we visit the beautifully designed HMAS Sydney Memorial, which features a silver dome of 645 seagulls to represent the loss of HMAS Sydney sailors.
We also stop at the St Francis Xavier Cathedral which was built in stages from 1914 to its eventual opening in 1938. The Byzantine style architecture of this cathedral is one of Monsignor John Hawes’ greatest masterpieces.
While in Geraldton we explore the Yamaji Art Centre which is Aboriginal owned and operated and provides professional services to support and develop Aboriginal artists living in the Lower Murchison region of Yamaji Country. On our way out of this region, we will visit Northampton, one of the oldest settlements outside Perth today, classified by the National Trust as a Historic Town.
We will see stunning coastal gorges and magnificent scenery on our drive further up the coast, including a highlight Hutt Lagoon and the vivid pink Salt Lake where beta-carotene is harvested for commercial use, and Pot Alley.
Accommodation: Edge Resort Kalbarri.
Day 2 – Kalbarri to Monkey Mia Dolphins
Kalbarri Skywalk, Stromatolites, Shell Beach, Eagle Bluff, Denham, Monkey Mia
Kalbarri is nestled at the Murchison River mouth and surrounded by stunning coastline, soaring river gorges and protected bays. Today, we will visit the amazing Kalbarri Sky Walk overlooking the Murchison River Gorges from the awesome Kalbarri Skywalk.
From here we will journey to the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and marvel at the astonishing world-class natural attractions in the region. A special feature of Shark Bay is well known for its white beaches, turquoise waters and rust-red sand dunes. It is primarily renowned for both its terrestrial and marine life. It is nature at its most pure.
Next stop is Hamelin Pool to view to view Stromatolites, which are one of the earliest forms of life to evolve on our planet. Living fossils, part of the earth’s evolutionary history.
Further up we will visit Shell Beach which is home to billions of tiny Cardiid Cockle; the 60 km stretch of beach is covered to a depth of some seven to ten metres.
A stop at Eagle Bluff will give you a scenic view over the coast; you might be lucky enough to spot Lemon Sharks, Stingrays, Turtles or Dugongs.
Our last stop for today is Monkey Mia Resort. Before dinner go for a walk along the beach to see the Dolphins or go for a refreshing swim.
Accommodation: Monkey Mia Resort.
Day 3 – Monkey Mia to Carnarvon
Three-hour Dolphin Cruise, Carnarvon, One Mile Jetty Heritage Precinct
This morning, on day three of our Perth to Exmouth tour, experience a very special breakfast whilst watching the dolphins come in close to the shore. After breakfast walk to the beach to see dolphin feeding and hear all about their lives in Shark Bay.
Join a three-hour boat cruise to see the dolphins in their natural environment and other wonderful sea creatures of the Shark Bay area, including dugongs, turtles, stingrays, lemon sharks, nervous sharks and sponge dolphins.
After lunch, we head further north to Carnarvon, a regional hub that provides essential services to the surrounding areas. The township lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River and supports horticultural and fishing industries.
We visit the Carnarvon One Mile Jetty Heritage Precinct. The One Mile Jetty was built in 1897 and was the first port in Australia to transport commercial live stock by sea on a regular basis. State ships stopped in Carnarvon on average twice a week until they ceased operations in 1966.
Accommodation: Carnarvon Best Western Motel.
Day 4 – Carnarvon to Coral Bay
One Mile Jetty Heritage Precinct, Bumbak’s Preserves & Ice Creams, Space and Technology Museum
Carnarvon is a diverse and laidback town where the outback meets the coast. It is recognised as a food bowl region, well known for its bananas, mangos, and luscious seafood. There is a rich indigenous culture, as well as stations producing wool and cattle.
This morning we visit the Carnarvon One Mile Jetty Heritage Precinct. The One Mile Jetty was built in 1897 and was the first port in Australia to transport commercial livestock by the sea on a regular basis. State ships stopped in Carnarvon on average twice a week until they ceased operations in 1966.
Latter we visit the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum, Carnarvon Tracking Station and the OTC Satellite Earth Station. The station was built to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs.
Visit Bumbak’s before making our way up the coast to Coral Bay. Bumbak’s Preserves & Ice creams is one of Carnarvon’s major tourist destinations. It offers award winning homemade preserves & ice creams possessing an extensive portfolio of 100 lines. Their mango smoothie and banana smoothies are the ultimate of scrumptious.
Visit the Bibbawarra Bore an unusual sight. The artesian bore is 914 metres deep and hot water gushes out at 97,741 litres (21,500 gallons) an hour. The temperature of the water 68 degrees Celsius.
Stock troughs were built in the 1940s to transport the water along the stock route for the sheep and cattle. It was funded in part by the Boolathana Pastoral Company and a government grant. The water travelled along the 175 metre long trough, cooling as it flowed along it. This meant by the time it reached the sheep and cattle it was cool enough to drink. The trough was the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Lunch at Coral Bay, check into accommodation, don bathers and walk out into the water with your goggles and drift over the coral close to shore.
Accommodation: Ningaloo Coral Bay – Bayview
Day 5 – Coral Bay to Exmouth
Glass bottom boat cruise, Charles Knife Gorge, Cape Range
The UNESCO Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area was established in 2011 and is regarded as one of the last great ocean paradises. The area was listed due to its marine and terrestrial assets including rare flora and fauna including the Whale Shark with 300 to 500 of these megafauna gathering at Ningaloo annually.
The Ningaloo Reef is one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world and Australia’s largest fringing reef system, stretching 300 kilometres from Red Bluff going north along the coast to Muiron Islands the north and Bundegi Beach east in the Exmouth Gulf.
After a leisurely breakfast, experience a glass bottom boat and snorkelling cruise on the Ningaloo Reef. Not only will you see the reef passing by under the glass, you will also get the chance to snorkel at two beautiful locations.
A highlight is to see a large coral formation known is Ayres Rock. Immerse yourself amongst hundreds of tropical fish and view magnificent coral gardens in this underwater wonderland.
After lunch, Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth 7-Day Tour we continue to Exmouth and visit the Charles Knife Gorge for fabulous views of Exmouth Gulf. Enjoy a drive on the top of Cape Range with deep gullies and gorges dropping away below us. We end the way at the historical Wapet Oil Well No. 3 site before arriving into Exmouth for the evening.
Accommodation: Mantaray l Ningaloo Resort Exmouth.
Day 6 – Exmouth Region
Yardie Creek, Turquoise Bay or Whale Shark Swim
We will spend today enjoying all the highlights of Exmouth has to offer, including a drive along the Indian Ocean Ningaloo Reef side of Cape Range National Park to visit scenic sights.
Join a cruise at Yardie Creek. Enjoy the stunning gorges, unique flora and fauna, aboriginal history and the beautiful natural environment.
After lunch, we head off to swim and snorkel at the famous Turquoise Bay. Drift over the colourful coral and see fish, rays and turtles.
The Yardie Creek Day experience maybe swapped for the Whale Shark Swim Snorkel or you can add an extra day to have both experiences, fees apply.
Accommodation: Mantaray l Ningaloo Resort Exmouth
Day 7 – Exmouth to Perth
This morning relax and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your included transfer to Learmonth Domestic Airport to return flight to Perth at the end of your Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, Exmouth Tour
The Yardie Creek Day experience maybe swapped for the Whale Shark Swim Snorkel or you can add an extra day to have both experiences, fees apply. Return air flights to from Exmouth (Learmonth) to Perth are not included allowing you to stay longer in Exmouth if you wish.
Tour inclusions
Travel Arrangements
Includes Pickup from Perth CBD accommodation. Travel in style & luxury in our Land Rover Discovery.
Includes Airport transfers from Exmouth accommodation to Learmonth Airport if departing day seven of tour.
Not included return flights from Learmonth (Exmouth) Perth: This allows you to stay on extra time at Exmouth at your cost and leisure.
Included Accommodation
- Kalbarri Edge Resort
- Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
- Carnarvon Best Western Motel
- Ningaloo Coral Bay – Bayview
- Mantarays Ningaloo Resort Exmouth x 2 nights
- Or next best available accommodation at time of booking
Included Meals
Breakfasts – cooked or continental.
Light lunches, include, local café, picnic, roadhouse fare.
All Dinners.
Included Entry Fees
- Pinnacles Nambung National Park
- Kalbarri National Park
- Shark Bay World Heritage National Park
- Monkey Mia
- Cape Range National Park
