Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth 7-Day Tour

Day 2 – Kalbarri to Monkey Mia Dolphins

Nature’s Window, Shark Bay, Stromatolites, Shell Beach, Eagle Bluff, Denham, Monkey Mia

Kalbarri nestled at the mouth of the  Murchison River is surrounded by stunning coastline, soaring river gorges and protected bays.

Today, we visit the amazing Kalbarri National Park for spectacular views of the Murchison River Gorges to see The Loop and Nature’s Window; a natural rock arch that frames the upstream views.

At Shark Bay, World Heritage Area marvel at the astonishing world-class natural attractions in the region. Shark Bay is well known for its white beaches, turquoise waters and rust-red sand dunes.

Shark Bay World Heritage Area is primarily renowned for both its terrestrial and marine life. It is nature at its most pure.

Along the World Heritage Drive, we stop at Hamelin Pool to view Stromatolites, which are one of the earliest forms of life to evolve on our planet. The living fossils are part of the earth’s evolutionary history.

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.

Before dinner at Monkey Mia Resort 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 Ningaloo Reef 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 livestock by the 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

Carnarvon town and 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 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, before making our way up the coast to Coral Bay.

Accommodation: Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef Resort

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, we tour 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

Whale Shark Swim ( In Season )

 Today you join the World’s leading WhaleShark Swim team on the Ningaloo Reef. Experience the exhilaration of snorkelling and swimming with these magnificent creatures. On this cruise, you will see other sea creatures on the way out to the WhaleShark Swim sight

If you can swim and snorkel, you too can safely experience the excitement and wonder of swimming with the world’s largest fish. If you can’t snorkel, we can teach you.

Accommodation: Mantaray l Ningaloo Resort Exmouth

Day 7 – Exmouth to Perth

Cape Range National Park, Yardie Creek, Turquoise Bay

We will spend this morning enjoying all the highlights of Exmouth, including a drive along the Indian Ocean Ningaloo Reef side of Cape Range National Park to visit scenic sights.

Visit Yardie Creek. Enjoy the stunning gorges, unique flora and fauna, and the beautiful natural environment. Visit Turquoise Bay.

Return to Exmouth for Lunch and transfers to Learmonth Airport.

• Day 6 & 7 we swap the Whale Shark Swim Experience when not in season with day 7 as a full day tour to include the Yardie Creek Cruise and snorkelling at Turquoise Bay on Day 6

• And Day 7 Morning is at leisure before transfers to Learmonth Airport for a morning flight out.

• FLIGHTS OUT OF EXMOUTH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE – This allows you to stay on in Exmouth if you wish.