Perth to Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef - 8 Day Boutique Tour

An eight-day adventure like no other. What other trip offers the chance to visit the towering natural limestone Pinnacles, snorkel the waters of Ningaloo Reef – and meet a whale shark (they’re harmless, don’t worry!) – enjoy bushtucker with the Nhanda and Malgana people, catch rock lobsters, go dolphin spotting, and more? None. Book now and experience it for yourself.
Included

Visit to the largest sand dunes in WA
Walk through the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park
Monkey Mia Conservation Park - Dolphin Spotting with Local Ranger
Ningaloo Reef - Glass Bottom Boat Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
Kalbarri - Rock Lobster Pot Pull Boat Trip
Monkey Mia - Didgeridoo Dreaming Night Tour with Bush Tucker
Northampton - First nations community art gallery visit
Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake)
Kalbarri National Park - Z Bend, Natures Window & Kalbarri Skywalk
Shark Bay - Eagle Bluff Lookout & Shell Beach
Shark Bay - Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
Geraldton – Orientation tour
Carnarvon - Gwoonwardu Mia (Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre)
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse Visit - Exmouth
Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests)
All Transport (Private vehicles, boat trips)
All Accommodation - comfortable locally owned hotels
Friendly & experienced local guide
7 Breakfasts
Full itinerary

Day 1: Pinnacles National Park & Geraldton
Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting in Perth at 8.30am, before we set out for the trendy seaside resort of Geraldton. But this isn’t just any journey. We’ll stop off along the way to take in the largest dunes in WA and the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park, as well as checking out the Leaning Trees of Greenough and the lovely Jurien Bay, where you might spot a sea lion or two. In Geraldton, have an orientation drive around town before dinner, drinks, and a chance to get to know everyone.
Included Activities
Visit to the largest dunes in WA
Walk through the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park
Geraldton orientation tour & the stunning HMAS memorial lookout
Included Meals
None
Accommodation – Hospitality Inn Geraldton

Day 2: Northampton & Kalbarri National Park
After a leisurely breakfast, we head to historical Northampton, one of the oldest towns in Western Australia. We’ll catch some heritage buildings dating back to the 1800s, and meet the artists at a First Nations gallery. Next up: the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon, which truly lives up to its name, before gazing in awe at the wind-eroded sandstone of Nature’s Window, the spectacular Z-Bend Gorge, and the Kalbarri Skywalk at Kalbarri National Park.
Included Activities
Northampton - First nations community art gallery visit
Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon
Kalbarri National Park - Z Bend, Natures Window & Kalbarri Skywalk
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Kalbarri Edge Resort

Day 3: Shark Bay & Monkey Mia
It’s a bit of an ocean-themed day today. Jump on a boat at the Kalbarri Marina to learn about the local rock lobster industry – and even pull up some lobster pots yourself, and keep your catch to enjoy later that evening! Then it’s one sealife legend to another, as we head off to scenic Monkey Mia, where the local Dolphin population thrives. Stop via the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve for some ‘living fossils’, and one of Shark Bay’s picturesque lookouts. Put your feet up at Monkey Mia, or hit the water, before an evening First Nations experience courtesy of the Nhanda and Malgana people. This is your chance to try the didgeridoo or traditional conch shell, and taste some bush tucker.
Included Activities
Kalbarri - Rock Lobster Pot Pull Boat Trip - keep your catch to enjoy later
Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve for some ‘living fossils’
Visit the beautiful Shell Beach which is formed from billions of tiny cockle shells
First Nations experience courtesy of the Nhanda and Malgana people - try the didgeridoo or traditional conch shell, and taste some bush tucker.
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day 4: Shark Bay & Monkey Mia
Here’s a post-breakfast activity you don’t get every day: Bottlenose dolphin-spotting with WA Parks & Wildlife experts. Learn a bit about these magnificent animals, and then take some well-earned time off to relax on the beach, snap photos to make the folks back home jealous, or sit at the bar and watch the wildlife go by. If you fancy it, there’s a sunset cruise, and you’re invited, feel free to bring a sundowner with you. If you’re lucky you might spot the elusive sea cows, or ‘Dugongs’.
Included Activities
Bottlenose dolphin-spotting with the Parks & Wildlife experts
Free afternoon to walk the beaches, hire kayaks or relax by the pool in paradise
Optional Activity – Sunset cruise and the chance to spot the elusive sea cows, or ‘Dugongs’.
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day 5: Carnarvon
It’s definitely a more spaced out day as we head to Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre for a quick photo stop. It was created to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs. Next up, we visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre to learn about the region’s unique culture and country from its First Nations custodians. Snap some pics of the Carnarvon Cactus Farm, one of the town’s quirkiest sights, before heading to – Travel along the Gascoyne Food Trail. The trail features everything from bananas and avocados, to beans, beef, ice cream, and mangoes. Relax tonight – maybe take the chance for a stroll along the beautiful foreshore to a local restaurant?
Included Activities
Quick photo stop overlooking the Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre created to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab
Visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre
Gascoyne Food Trail drive. The trail features everything from bananas and avocados, to beans, beef, ice cream, and mangoes
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Hospitality Inns Carnarvon

Day 6: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef & Exmouth
Today we are off Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef, we’ll embark on a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel experience, to see up to 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish. Further along the coast we visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, with stunning views, then rest up in Exmouth town.
Included Activities
Visit Ningaloo reef on a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel experience
Visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse with breathtaking views
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth

Day 7: Exmouth
It’s your day. Experience a swim with the world famous whale sharks, go whale-spotting, swim with manta rays, or get your hiking boots on – the choice is yours. You can select your optional adventure when you book your tour, or your guide can help you get set up. Please note: Public transport is non-existent in Exmouth, so pre planning your activities is a must!
Optional Activities
Choose from many local activities on land or out on Ningaloo Reef - Swim with whale sharks, manta rays, or join a day tour to Cape Range National Park
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth

Day 8: Exmouth
All good things must come to an end, sadly. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers after breakfast (Or, if you booked additional accommodation, enjoy an extended stay and the chance to do more activities). Thanks for the memories!
Included Meals
Breakfast

Brisbane to Cairns - 7 Day Boutique Tour
Experience some of Queensland & Australia's top attractions like the Great Barrier Reef & the Whitsunday islands. Explore an ancient volcanic landscape taken over by lush forest and spectacular waterfalls. Relax on world-class beaches, encounter unique wildlife, and discover local hidden gems in a small group. This 7-day adventure offers lush landscapes and sparkling waters, perfect for travellers who want to experience the real Australia, without the crowds.
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Included
Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling & glass bottom boat
Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven beach day trip & snorkelling
Atherton tablelands tour – Volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus
Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests)
All transport (Private buses, transfers, domestic flight & boat trips)
All accommodation (Boutique locally owned hotels/resorts)
Friendly & experienced local guide
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches


Full Itinerary


Day 1: Brisbane
It’s Bris-vegas baby, Queensland’s capital aka Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. Meet your fellow travellers and friendly guide at 5pm in the hotel reception. After a brief welcome meeting, we head off on an evening orientation tour, and a chance to enjoy a meal together at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
Orientation tour
Included Meals
None
Accommodation – The Point Hotel Brisbane


Day 2: Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Airport time! It’s up, up, and away, as we take the plane to Airlie beach, the jewel in the magnificent Whitsundays crown. It’s another choose-your-own-adventure day: take a stroll through the town, find a cool little bar, or explore the local swimming hole, the choice is yours.
Included Activities
Free afternoon & evening to explore Airlie Beach
Domestic Flight to the Whitsunday Coast
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc

Day 3: Airlie Beach & Whitsunday Islands
After breakfast, we're taking a day cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at the famed Whitehaven beach. Words can't do justice to the dazzling white sands, azure waters, and densely verdant vegetation of this incredible corner of the world (so we won’t try!). Get a closer look by snorkelling with colourful coral, and an array of playful fish and maybe even some turtles. Afterwards, it's your chance to relax or seek out the town's best food and drink options.
Included Activities
Whitsundays Islands day cruise including snorkelling, Whitehaven beach visit, Hill Inlet walk and lunch
Included Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc


Day 4: Mission Beach
A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. This afternoon, kick back and enjoy. This is your chance to catch up on some reading, or just sit by the pool with a cold drink and enjoy this tropical paradise. We may be even lucky enough to spot some cassowary in the wild!
Included Activities
Scenic drive along the Bruce Highway
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Mission Beach Resort


Day 5: Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands
Enjoy breakfast before we travel into the wet tropics of Far North Queensland. We'll discover a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical rainforest en-route to the Atherton Tablelands. Take a dip in the cool water before we head to Lake Eacham, a crater lake with crystal-clear water, and visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. We'll finish the day in Cairns, one of Australia's most vibrant, tropical and energetic cities.
Included Activities
Scenic Atherton tablelands tour including a volcanic crater lake, stunning waterfalls and a chance to spot wild platypus
Included Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns


Day 6: Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Australia: the Great Barrier Reef. Today, we will take a cruise to the famed reef, where we’ll go snorkelling to see incredible marine life. Learn about this special reef with conservation commentary, onboard a fantastic catamaran. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day at one of the seven natural wonders of the world (and the only one seen from space), join us for a farewell dinner to share stories of our adventures together!
Included Activities
Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat and buffet lunch
Optional Activity – Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Included Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns


Day 7: Cairns
Your tour ends after breakfast. Time to say farewell to your travel buddies after a great trip together
Included Meals

Breakfast

West Coast Encompassed: Perth to Ningaloo Reef and Karijini National Park – 13 Day Tour

A 13-day adventure like no other. What other trip offers the chance to visit the towering natural limestone Pinnacles, snorkel the waters of Ningaloo Reef – and meet a whale shark (they’re harmless, don’t worry!) – enjoy bush-tucker with the Nhanda and Malgana people, catch rock lobsters, go dolphin spotting, and more? After a coastal extravaganza, we all need to go a little wild west sometimes. From ancient gorges and cool rock walls to warm breezes, red clay, and sparkling water, this is the tour that really lets you experience the power of nature. An epic experience centred on the spectacular Karijini National Park. Get ready to really feel the dirt, sand, and water between your toes. Deep breath. This is Australia.


Included

Visit to the largest sand dunes in WA
Walk through the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park
Monkey Mia Conservation Park - Dolphin Spotting with Local Ranger
Ningaloo Reef - Glass Bottom Boat Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
Kalbarri - Rock Lobster Pot Pull Boat Trip
Monkey Mia - Didgeridoo Dreaming Night Tour with Bush Tucker
Northampton - First nations community art gallery visit
Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake)
Kalbarri National Park - Z Bend, Natures Window & Kalbarri Skywalk
Shark Bay - Eagle Bluff Lookout & Shell Beach
Shark Bay - Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
Geraldton – Orientation tour
Carnarvon - Gwoonwardu Mia (Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre)
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse Visit - Exmouth
Hancock Gorge - Kermit’s Pool and Handrail Pool hike (Karijini NP)
Visit Hammersley Gorge visit with a relaxing swim in it’s cool waters (Karijini NP)
The best of W.A’s Station stays - Cheela Plains Station and Bullara Station
Weano Gorge visit (Karijini NP)
Chances to swim in Karijini NP including Fern Pool and Fortescue Falls
Visit the mining township of Tom Price
Visit Coral Bay and have the chance to partake in optional activities on the Ningaloo Reef
Opportunities to see billions of stars and their constellations right from most of your overnight stays, free from artificial lighting.
All Transport (Private vehicles, boat trips)
All Accommodation - Unique comfortable accommodation - hotels, cabins, station stays and permanent tented camp
Friendly & experienced local guide
7 Breakfasts