Exmouth Explorer, 7 Days
7 days
Guided tour with a meal.
from USD 1,385 per person Check availability →
7-Day Return, Monkey Mia
Perth To Exmouth And Return With Monkey Mia And Ningaloo Reef
from USD 1,256 per person
Check Price & Availability →Opens the operator's official listing, where you book and pay; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Meeting point
- Perth
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meal
- Meal included
Overview
Seven days, one long coastline, and a loop that runs from Perth all the way to Exmouth and back. The route north passes the limestone spires of the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park, stops at Geraldton and the seasonal Pink Lake, then overnights in Kalbarri before the Kalbarri Skywalk, Nature's Window and the Z-Bend lookout. From there it continues into Shark Bay: Shell Beach, Denham, the Monkey Mia dolphins and the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool.
The Ningaloo section brings a slower rhythm. There is a sunset arrival at Coral Bay, a free day on the reef, then a drive to Exmouth with an optional whale shark swim, plus Cape Range National Park and Turquoise Bay. The return leg is an outback run through Carnarvon with a night at Northbrook Farm, then Geraldton and the Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park before arriving back in Perth.
This is a backpacker-style trip, not a hotel tour. Five nights are in shared hostel dorms of four to ten people, and everyone helps with meal prep and clean-up. It suits travellers who are happy with long drive days, simple accommodation and a social group, and who want the West Coast's headline stops organised in one booking. Travellers repeatedly describe the distances as long, so it pays to go in expecting bus time as part of the deal.
FromUSD 1,256 per person
Duration7 days
What's Included
Included
- 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
- All-terrain vehicle transport throughout the tour
- Experienced guide
- 5 nights in social backpacker hostels (shared mixed dorms of 4 to 10 people)
- 1 night at Northbrook Farm, an authentic Aussie farm stay
- Entry to Nambung National Park (Pinnacles)
- Entry to Kalbarri National Park
- Monkey Mia dolphin experience
- Ningaloo Reef Marine Park access
- Entry to Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities such as abseiling and swimming with whale sharks
- Kalbarri Coastal, 7 DaysUS$1,205
- 7-Day Return, Monkey Mia (this tour)US$1,256
- Exmouth Explorer, 7 DaysUS$1,385
Itinerary
- Perth to the PinnaclesAn early departure from Perth, then a walk among the limestone spires of Nambung National Park, with national park entry included.
- Geraldton and KalbarriA stop at Geraldton and the seasonal Pink Lake, then an overnight in coastal Kalbarri, followed by the Kalbarri Skywalk, Nature's Window and the Z-Bend lookout with optional abseiling.
- Shark Bay and Monkey MiaShell Beach, arrival in Denham, the Monkey Mia dolphin experience and the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool.
- Coral Bay and NingalooSunset at Coral Bay, then a free day on Ningaloo Reef with optional snorkelling at the traveller's own expense.
- Exmouth and Turquoise BayDrive to Exmouth with an optional whale shark swim at extra cost, then Cape Range National Park and Turquoise Bay.
- Carnarvon farm stayAn outback drive to Carnarvon and a night at Northbrook Farm.
- Return to PerthTime in Geraldton and a visit to Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park, with entry included, before the drive back to Perth.
What To Expect From The Tour
This tour covers a lot of ground, and the practical details matter more than usual. Here is what past travellers and the listing say to prepare for.
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
- Pack light. A strict 15kg limit applies, limited to one small to medium soft bag or backpack plus a small daypack that fits inside the vehicle. Oversize luggage is not allowed. The listing suggests packing for sun, sea and cool nights.
- Long drive days. Several reviewers mention spending a lot of time on the bus, with one noting it cannot really be avoided given Western Australia's distances. Bring a power bank and a reusable water bottle, both on the listing's packing suggestions.
- Group living. Everyone pitches in with meal prep and clean-up, which the operator describes as part of turning strangers into a crew. Reviewers describe travelling as part of a social group with a guide who handles meals and stops.
- Simple accommodation. Five nights are in shared mixed hostel dorms, and reviewers describe the hostels as simple, sometimes stuffy with only fans. One night is at the Northbrook Farm farm stay, feeding animals and hearing local stories.
- Food and diets. Six breakfasts, seven lunches and six dinners are included. Reviewers say lunch tends to repeat, often wraps, so some travellers buy extra supplies along the way. Dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and no pork must be advised at least 72 hours before departure.
Kalbarri Coastal, 7 Days
7 days
Guided tour with a meal.
from USD 1,205 per person Check availability →- Optional extras. Whale shark swimming, abseiling and manta ray snorkelling cost extra, as reviewers confirm. Weather can cancel these trips; one group had a manta ray tour cancelled, though the guide improvised with other spots.
FromUSD 1,256 per person
Booking And DatesCheck Price & Availability →Common issues. The distances are the main complaint, with several reviewers honest about how much time is spent driving. Accommodation is basic, dorm-style and, in one reviewer's words, a bit stuffy with limited fans, and lunches can feel repetitive. Optional activities like whale sharks, manta rays and Ningaloo snorkelling tours are not in the base price, and weather can cancel them. One reviewer felt the trip suited younger travellers and would have preferred self-driving, while another wished for more time at Monkey Mia and Exmouth, so expect quick stops at some highlights.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
The tour includes all transport in an all-terrain vehicle, an experienced guide, most meals, five nights in shared hostel dorms, one night at Northbrook Farm, entry to Nambung and Kalbarri national parks, the Monkey Mia dolphin experience, Ningaloo Reef Marine Park access and entry to Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park. Optional activities and personal expenses are extra.
Is Pickup Included?
Yes, pickup is included according to the listing. The tour departs early from Perth on day one.
Are Meals Provided?
Six breakfasts, seven lunches and six dinners are included. Everyone helps with meal prep and clean-up. Dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and no pork, must be advised at least 72 hours before departure.
Can I Swim With Whale Sharks?
Yes, it is offered as an optional activity at an additional cost during the Exmouth leg. Manta ray and turtle snorkelling at Coral Bay is also available at extra expense. These trips can be cancelled if weather conditions are poor.
How Much Luggage Can I Bring?
There is a strict 15kg limit, one small to medium soft bag or backpack plus a small daypack that can be carried inside the vehicle. Oversize luggage is not allowed.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
You can cancel up to 30 days in advance for a full refund.