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
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Pinnacles Desert
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Pink Lake (Hutt Lagoon)
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Nature’s Window & Z-Bend Gorge
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Kalbarri Skywalk
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Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience
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Shell Beach & Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
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Outback Sheep Station Experience
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Coral Bay & Ningaloo Reef Snorkelling
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Cape Range & Turquoise Bay
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Optional Whale Shark Swim (in season)
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 – Perth to Kalbarri (L, D)
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Depart Perth at 7:30 AM
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Sandboarding in Lancelin
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Explore the Pinnacles Desert (Nambung National Park)
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Overnight in Kalbarri (Dorms)
Day 2 – Kalbarri Coast & Pink Lake (B, L, D)
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Visit Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake)
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Scenic cliff views (whale spotting in season)
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Aussie BBQ dinner & overnight in Kalbarri
Day 3 – Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia (B, L, D)
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Hike Z-Bend Gorge & Nature’s Window
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Visit Kalbarri Skywalk
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Stop at Hamelin Pool stromatolites & Shell Beach
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Overnight at Monkey Mia Resort (Dorms)
Day 4 – Monkey Mia to Outback Station (B, L, D)
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Meet the Monkey Mia Dolphins
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Visit Eagle Bluff & enjoy Outback scenery
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Stay at a rustic sheep station with stargazing & sunset beach trip
Day 5 – Coral Bay (B, D)
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Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
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Free day in Coral Bay (optional manta ray tour, snorkelling, or glass-bottom boat)
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Overnight at Potshot Resort in Exmouth (Dorms)
Day 6 – Ningaloo Reef & Cape Range (B, L)
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Optional whale shark swim or diving
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Free tour to Cape Range & Turquoise Bay
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Snorkelling on Ningaloo Reef
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Vlamingh Head Lighthouse lookout
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Tour ends here for 6-day travellers
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Overnight at Potshot Resort (Dorms) for return travellers
Day 7 – Exmouth to Geraldton (B, L, D)
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Begin return to Perth
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Stop at Carnarvon Foreshore
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Overnight in Geraldton (Dorms)
Day 8 – Geraldton to Perth (B)
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Visit the Leaning Trees of Greenough
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Arrive back in Perth approx. 2:00 PM
Inclusions
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All transport
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Dormitory accommodation
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Meals as per itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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National park entry fees (including Monkey Mia)
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Sandboarding in Lancelin
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Experienced and passionate local guide
Exclusions
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Optional activities (e.g., whale shark swim, manta ray tours)
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Accommodation upgrades
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Personal expenses (snacks, drinks)
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Travel insurance
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Towel, toiletries, and snorkel gear hire (optional)
What to Bring
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Towel and toiletries
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Swimwear and sunscreen
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Hat and jumper for cooler evenings
