Kalbarri Coastal, 7 Days

Overview

This 7-day trip with Wildlife Tours Australia runs from Perth up the west coast to Exmouth and back, linking a long list of stops along the way. The coach leaves from the Criterion Hotel on Hay Street at 7:25am, and the first day heads straight for the Pinnacles Desert, with stops at Jurien Bay and a Pink Lake before the night at Kalbarri. From there the route moves through Kalbarri National Park, Monkey Mia and Shark Bay, then Coral Bay and Exmouth on the Ningaloo Reef, returning via Carnarvon, Geraldton and Lancelin.

Accommodation is dormitory share with shared bathrooms for all six nights, at places including Kalbarri Backpackers and the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Meals are largely covered: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, with chances to buy food or eat out on the remaining occasions. Entry fees for the national parks and attractions on the itinerary are included, as is the Monkey Mia dolphin experience, which stays subject to wildlife conditions.

It suits travellers with moderate fitness who are happy in a group of up to 28 people and comfortable with shared dorms. A reviewer described it as a great way to see the highlights of the west coast, praising the scenery and the food.

Itinerary

1. Meet in PerthMeet at the Criterion Hotel, 560 Hay St, Perth at 7:25am. Alternative pickup locations may be available by contacting the operator.
2. Day 1: Pinnacles to KalbarriStop at the Pinnacles Desert (3 hours), Jurien Bay (1 hour) and Pink Lake (1 hour), then overnight in dorm share accommodation at Kalbarri Backpackers. Lunch and dinner included.
3. Day 2: Kalbarri to Monkey MiaKalbarri National Park (2 hours), the Kalbarri Skywalk (2 hours) and the Loop and Z Bend Gorge (2 hours), then on to Shark Bay (2 hours) for the night at the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
4. Day 3: Shark Bay to Coral BayMonkey Mia Reserve (2 hours), Eagle Bluff (2 hours) and the stromatolites of Shark Bay (2 hours), finishing in Coral Bay (2 hours) for an overnight stay near the reef. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
5. Days 4 to 5: Coral Bay and ExmouthA full free day in Coral Bay (7 hours), then transfer to Exmouth with Cape Range National Park, Turquoise Bay (4 hours) and Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. Two nights in dorm accommodation at Exmouth.

Road Distances From Perth

1. Day 6: Exmouth to GeraldtonTravel south with stops at Carnarvon (2 hours), Billabong Roadhouse (2 hours) and Geraldton (2 hours). Overnight dorm accommodation in Geraldton, with breakfast and lunch included.
2. Day 7: Geraldton to PerthHMAS Sydney II Memorial (2 hours), Lake Thetis Stromatolites (2 hours) and Lancelin (2 hours) on the way back to Perth, where the tour ends at the original meeting point. Breakfast included.

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