Coral Coaster, 6 Days
6 days
Guided tour with a meal.
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Pinnacles And Shark Bay, 6 Days
6 Day Perth To Exmouth Tour Pinnacles Shark Bay And Ningaloo Reef
from USD 1,142 per person
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- Duration
- 6 days
- Meeting point
- Perth
- Meal
- Meal included
Overview
This six-day overland trip from Perth ends in Exmouth, covering a long stretch of the Western Australian coast in an all-terrain vehicle with a professional guide and driver. The route runs north through Nambung National Park, Kalbarri, Shark Bay and Monkey Mia, then along the Ningaloo Reef coast to Coral Bay, Exmouth and Cape Range National Park. Nights are spent in multi-share hostel accommodation, with dorm-share stays in Exmouth.
The pacing follows the distances involved. Day one reaches the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park and passes Geraldton, stopping at Hutt Lagoon before the night in Kalbarri. Day two moves through Kalbarri National Park toward Shark Bay, and day three includes the Monkey Mia dolphin experience along with Hamelin Pool before continuing to Coral Bay. Day four gives the group four hours at Ningaloo Reef, and days five and six cover Cape Range National Park, Turquoise Bay, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse and Exmouth itself, where the tour finishes after breakfast.
- 6-Day One-Way, Monkey MiaUS$1,120
- Pinnacles And Shark Bay, 6 Days (this tour)US$1,142
- Guided North, 10 DaysUS$1,215
- Coral Coaster, 6 DaysUS$1,326
- Boutique Small Group, 8 DaysUS$2,899
Most meals are covered: five breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners are included, along with national park entries for Nambung, Kalbarri, Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, Cape Range and Turquoise Bay. Flights, airport transfers, snorkel gear hire and optional activities cost extra. The group is capped at 24 travellers and a moderate level of physical fitness is expected, so it suits people comfortable with long drive days, shared dorms and a busy schedule rather than anyone after a relaxed or fully accessible trip.
FromUSD 1,142 per person
Duration6 days
What's Included
Included
- Professional guide and driver
- Transport in an all-terrain vehicle
- 5 nights multi-share hostel accommodation
- Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) entry
- Kalbarri National Park entry
- Monkey Mia dolphin experience
- Ningaloo Reef Marine Park visit
- Dinner (5)
- Breakfast (5)
- Lunch (5)
Not Included
- Flights and airport transfers (including Exmouth to Learmonth Airport)
- Snorkel gear hire
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
Boutique Small Group, 8 Days
8 days
Guided tour with a meal.
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6-Day One-Way, Monkey Mia
6 days
Guided tour with a meal.
from USD 1,120 per person Check availability →Itinerary
- Pinnacles DesertOne hour at the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park, with admission included. The vehicle passes Geraldton on the way north.
- Hutt LagoonA 30-minute stop, then an overnight hostel stay in Kalbarri with lunch and dinner provided.
- Kalbarri National ParkThree hours in the park with admission included, travelling toward Shark Bay and Denham.
- Monkey Mia and Hamelin PoolOne hour at Monkey Mia for the dolphin experience, plus a 30-minute stop at Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve. Overnight at Monkey Mia with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Coral BayTwo hours at Coral Bay, with hostel accommodation and breakfast, lunch and dinner that day.
- Ningaloo Reef to ExmouthFour hours at Ningaloo Reef with admission to the marine park included, passing Exmouth. Night in a dorm share at Potshot Hotel Resort with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Cape Range and Turquoise BayThree hours in Cape Range National Park and two hours at Turquoise Bay, both with admission included, plus a 30-minute stop at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. Another dorm night in Exmouth.
- Tour ends in ExmouthA final hour in Exmouth, with breakfast included and no accommodation that night.
What To Expect From The Tour
Six days of long drives and hostel dorms shape this trip more than any single sight. A few practical points are worth knowing before booking.
190 to 195 kmPinnacles, road distance from Perth
570 to 575 kmKalbarri, road distance from Perth
847 kmShark Bay, road distance from Perth
1125 kmCoral Bay, road distance from Perth
- Shared dorms. All five nights are in multi-share hostel accommodation, including a dorm share at Potshot Hotel Resort in Exmouth. Travellers who want private rooms should not expect them on this tour.
- Meals mostly covered. Five breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners are included, so most eating is handled. Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses are not, and optional activities are paid separately.
- Bring snorkel gear or budget for hire. Snorkel gear hire is not included, despite four hours at Ningaloo Reef and free time at Turquoise Bay. Anyone planning to swim should either bring their own gear or allow for the hire cost.
- Moderate fitness needed. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level. Days are long with several stops, so it is not a low-effort tour.
- Group of up to 24. The tour runs with a maximum of 24 travellers in an all-terrain vehicle. That is a full-size overland group rather than a small private outing, and hostel nights are shared.
- Sort your own exit. Flights and airport transfers are excluded, including the transfer from Exmouth to Learmonth Airport at the end. The tour finishes in Exmouth after breakfast on day six, so onward travel needs to be arranged independently.
FromUSD 1,142 per person
Booking And DatesCheck Price & Availability →Common issues. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, so it is unsuitable for travellers with limited mobility. It also requires a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. Flights, airport transfers, snorkel gear hire, optional activities and alcohol all cost extra on top of the tour price. Finally, the tour ends in Exmouth rather than returning to Perth, which matters when planning the journey home.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
A professional guide and driver, transport in an all-terrain vehicle, five nights of multi-share hostel accommodation, and entry to Nambung National Park, Kalbarri National Park, Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, Cape Range National Park and Turquoise Bay are all included. Five breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners are covered too.
Are Meals And Park Entry Fees Extra?
No, most meals and the listed park entries are already in the price. Extras are flights, airport transfers, snorkel gear hire, optional activities, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses.
Does The Tour Return To Perth?
No. The tour runs one way from Perth and finishes in Exmouth on day six after breakfast and a final hour in town. Travel from Exmouth, including the transfer to Learmonth Airport, is not included.
Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?
The listing says the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It also expects a moderate level of physical fitness, so anyone with mobility concerns should raise them with the operator before booking.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
The experience needs a minimum number of travellers to go ahead. If it is cancelled because that minimum is not met, travellers are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.
What Should I Bring?
Snorkel gear is worth bringing since hire is not included, and there is time at Ningaloo Reef and Turquoise Bay. Beyond that, pack for multi-share hostel stays and long days outdoors, and budget separately for alcohol and personal expenses.