Whale Shark Tour

The Perth to Exmouth tour departs Perth at 7:25 am and travels north along the coast. The Indian Ocean will provide lunch. A walk with the tour guide through the rock formations of the Pinnacles Desert is included. The tour will pass through Geraldton before spending the night in Kalbarri.
Meals are provided for lunch and dinner.

• Accommodation is available at Kalbarri Backpackers YHA, with shared bathroom facilities in the dorm.
• The driving distance is 575km.
• The hike distance is 2km, with a grade of 1-2.

Today, you can explore Kalbarri National Park. Hike up to Nature’s Window and admire the stunning rock formation. Take the Z Bend trail to Murchinson Gorge for breathtaking park views. In the afternoon, head towards Shark Bay and visit a beach covered in white cockle shells. Your accommodation for the night will be in Monkey Mia.

• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
• Accommodation: RAC Monkey Mia Resort Backpacker Dorms or similar (shared bathroom facilities). Optional activity: Kalbarri Abseiling Z-Bend.
• Driving distance: 450km.
• Hike distance: 3km, Grade 3-4.

You can start your day with an adventure by abseiling down the gorge walls in Kalbarri National Park. Kalbarri Abesil provides full on-site training, so previous experience is unnecessary. All equipment will be provided for you. If you don’t have a camera, guests who are not participating can take photos. This adventure can be organized while you are on tour. 

This morning, you will witness one of Australia’s well-known wildlife encounters. The Monkey Mia Dolphins will swim to shore and be hand-fed in knee-deep water. Afterwards, you can relax on this stunning coastline and visit the Stromatolites. These multi-layered rock formations were created by a single-celled microbe and are estimated to be 3.7 billion years old. Tonight, you will journey to Coral Bay and stay overnight on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef.

• Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Accommodation is provided at Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities.
• The driving distance is 580km.
• The hike distance is 2km with a Grade 1 difficulty level. 

Explore the Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay. Snorkel in the turquoise water near the beach. Take a snorkel or dive tour to see offshore reefs. Relax on the beach and enjoy the sun. Later, travel to Exmouth.

• Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Accommodations are at Potshot Hotel Resort Backpacker Dorms or similar, with shared bathroom facilities.
• Options for activities include swimming with Manta Rays, snorkeling Ningaloo Reef, and taking Glass Bottom Boat Tours. Please note that guests cannot book Whaleshark Swims on this day as they return after the bus has left Coral Bay.
• The driving distance is 155km, with a Grade 1 difficulty level.

Optional Activities: (pre-booking is recommended)

Coral Bay Ecotours offers the opportunity to swim with Manta Rays on the Ningaloo Reef. Please note that this activity is only suitable for competent swimmers.

Join Coral Bay Ecotours for a 5-6 hour tour of the Ningaloo Reef. The tour includes all equipment, such as a wetsuit if needed, and offers morning and afternoon tea. A buffet lunch of cold meats and salads is provided. Witness the mesmerizing dance of the manta rays underwater and enjoy two reef snorkels. You’ll encounter stunning fish, corals, sea turtles and reef sharks. The tour also includes visiting the turtle sanctuary, where you can observe turtles surfacing for a breath in the shallows.

Experience a glass-bottom boat tour on the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours.

Take a tour of the Ninglaoo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours. Their glass bottom boat lets you see the tropical and temperate fish and corals. You can choose between a 1, 2, or 3-hour journey. The 1 hour is just for glass viewing. The 2-hour journey includes glass viewing and a snorkel site. The 3-hour journey includes glass viewing, snorkelling, and visiting the turtle sanctuary. You can watch turtles feeding and coming up for air in the shallows at the turtle sanctuary. The skipper can even try to get the turtles under the glass for you. All snorkel tours include equipment.

Guests cannot book Whaleshark Swims on [day 4] because the return time conflicts with the bus departure from Coral Bay. It is important to note that all optional activities in Coral Bay must be completed no later than 3:45-4:00 pm. 

Today, you will visit Cape Range National Park. You can expect stunning views of limestone ranges, canyons, and pristine beaches spanning 50km. Highlights include Turquoise Bay, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, and Milyering Visitors Center. The tour concludes in the late afternoon, making it a memorable way to end your Perth to Exmouth journey.

• The meals provided are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• The accommodation is Potshot Hotel Resort Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. You can book a Whaleshark Swim (March-Sep) or a Humpback Swim (August-October).
• The driving distance is 135km, and the hiking distance is 1km, with a Grade 1-2 difficulty level.

Optional Activities: (pre-booking is recommended)

Exmouth Dive Centre offers the opportunity to swim with Whalesharks and Humpback Whales during the seasonal period of March to August. Snorkelling is available, but only for competent swimmers.

Join Exmouth Dive Centre for a day on the water. Start with a reef snorkel and see coral gardens and fish. Maybe spot turtles or reef sharks. Then, search for humpback whales and whale sharks with a spotter plane. The humpback whale swims depends on their willingness. If they’re uncooperative, the plane will search for another group. Equipment and wetsuits were provided. Morning and afternoon tea and buffet lunch were included. 

Today, you must check out your accommodation at 10:00 am.

Meals include breakfast, extended accommodations, or connections to the next destination can be arranged at the guest’s expense.

We may modify tour routes or schedules due to weather changes, park closures, or operational reasons.