Perth to Exmouth Return – 8 Days / 7 Nights from Perth

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Trip Style: Low Cost
Transport: Coach / Bus
Accommodation: Hostel & Motel (Dorms)
Ages: 14–99 | Fitness Level: Moderate
Suited To: Families with older children, couples, young adults & active travellers

Tour Highlights

• Pinnacles Desert

• Pink Lake (Hutt Lagoon)

• Nature’s Window & Z-Bend Gorge

• Kalbarri Skywalk

• Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience

• Shell Beach & Hamelin Pool Stromatolites

• Outback Sheep Station Experience

• Coral Bay & Ningaloo Reef Snorkelling

• Cape Range & Turquoise Bay

• Optional Whale Shark Swim (in season)

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 – Perth to Kalbarri (L, D)

• Depart Perth at 7:30 AM

• Sandboarding in Lancelin

• Explore the Pinnacles Desert (Nambung National Park)

• Overnight in Kalbarri (Dorms)

Day 2 – Kalbarri Coast & Pink Lake (B, L, D)

• Visit Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake)

• Scenic cliff views (whale spotting in season)

• Aussie BBQ dinner & overnight in Kalbarri

Day 3 – Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia (B, L, D)

• Hike Z-Bend Gorge & Nature’s Window

• Visit Kalbarri Skywalk

• Stop at Hamelin Pool stromatolites & Shell Beach

• Overnight at Monkey Mia Resort (Dorms)

Day 4 – Monkey Mia to Outback Station (B, L, D)

• Meet the Monkey Mia Dolphins

• Visit Eagle Bluff & enjoy Outback scenery

• Stay at a rustic sheep station with stargazing & sunset beach trip

Day 5 – Coral Bay (B, D)

• Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

• Free day in Coral Bay (optional manta ray tour, snorkelling, or glass-bottom boat)

• Overnight at Potshot Resort in Exmouth (Dorms)

Day 6 – Ningaloo Reef & Cape Range (B, L)

• Optional whale shark swim or diving

• Free tour to Cape Range & Turquoise Bay

• Snorkelling on Ningaloo Reef

• Vlamingh Head Lighthouse lookout

• Tour ends here for 6-day travellers

• Overnight at Potshot Resort (Dorms) for return travellers

Day 7 – Exmouth to Geraldton (B, L, D)

• Begin return to Perth

• Stop at Carnarvon Foreshore

• Overnight in Geraldton (Dorms)

Day 8 – Geraldton to Perth (B)

• Visit the Leaning Trees of Greenough

• Arrive back in Perth approx. 2:00 PM

Inclusions

• All transport

• Dormitory accommodation

• Meals as per itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

• National park entry fees (including Monkey Mia)

• Sandboarding in Lancelin

• Experienced and passionate local guide

Exclusions

• Optional activities (e.g., whale shark swim, manta ray tours)

• Accommodation upgrades

• Personal expenses (snacks, drinks)

• Travel insurance

• Towel, toiletries, and snorkel gear hire (optional)

What to Bring

• Towel and toiletries

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Swimwear and sunscreen

• Hat and jumper for cooler evenings