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West Coast Adventure (Northbound)

Operated by Intrepid Travel

Tripcode: PZSW

Overview

Destination:

Australia,

Western Australia (WA),

Duration:8 days

Type:Group tour (max 12)

Style:

Adventure,

Explorer,

Travel Period

September 2026 - March 2028

UNESCO World Heritage areas, remote bays, coral reefs, desert landscapes, a bright-pink lake and a beach made entirely of seashells – this west coast adventure showcases Australia’s scenic beauty over eight beautiful days. Starting in Perth, you’ll wander the strange landscape of the Pinnacles Desert, visit the pink Hutt Lagoon and settle into Kalbarri National Park, surrounded by local wildlife. Explore the diverse scenery of the park, canoe along Murchison River, then sit down to a special dining experience during sunset. Visit Shark Bay and Shell Beach and look out for rays, turtles and dolphins before soaking up some free time to get active. Search for turtles on a glass-bottom boat, explore Cape Range National Park and go snorkelling in Ningaloo Reef. End it all in Exmouth, where you can extend your stay to search for whale sharks – an epic way to round off a nature-lover's journey.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

START & END POINT TIME & LOCATION
Your trip starts in the morning of day 1 at 8am with a pick-up from our joining point location in Perth. Please see the joining point details in the Essential Trip Information. The trip ends in the morning of the last day after breakfast.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS
Swimming with whale sharks is not included in the price of this trip and is an optional activity that can be done after the end of the trip. It is very important that you pre-book any whale shark experiences, as these can sell out far in advance. Keep in mind that whale sharks visit the region between mid-March and mid-September only, so it’s important to make sure you schedule your trip accordingly if you would like to include this experience in your trip. Please book your whale shark experience for the last day of your trip or later.

Highlights:

START & END POINT TIME & LOCATION Your trip starts in the morning of day 1 at 8am with a pick-up from our joining point location in Perth. Please see the joining point details in the Essential Trip Information. The trip ends in the morning of the last day after breakfast. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS Swimming with whale sharks is not included in the price of this trip and is an optional activity that can be done after the end of the trip. It is very important that you pre-book any whale shark experiences, as these can sell out far in advance. Keep in mind that whale sharks visit the region between mid-March and mid-September only, so it’s important to make sure you schedule your trip accordingly if you would like to include this experience in your trip. Please book your whale shark experience for the last day of your trip or later.

Standard inclusions

Meals: Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Transport: Private vehicle.
Accommodation: Hotel (5 nights), Resort (2 nights).
Nambung National Park – Pinnacles Desert.
Kalbarri – Murchison River Canoe Tour with Dinner.
Kalbarri – Murchison House Station Tour.
Kalbarri – Hutt Lagoon.
Shark Bay - Eagle Bluff Boardwalk.
Kalbarri National Park - Skywalk and Nature’s Window.
Shark Bay - Wulagura Didgeridoo Dreaming Aboriginal Experience.
Carnarvon - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre (Gwoonwardu Mia).
Shark Bay – Shell Beach.
Coral Bay - Glass Bottom Boat Tour.
Cape Range National Park - Mandu Mandu Gorge Walk.
Cape Range National Park - Snorkelling at Oyster Stacks.

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Day 1: Geraldton

Welcome to Perth! Or Boorloo in the language of the local Whadjuk Nyoongar people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Perth is now located. Your adventure begins straight away, as you meet your group and head to Nambung National Park to check out the famous Pinnacles Desert – a unique landscape unlike any other in the country. After, journey to Jurien Bay, where you’ll have the opportunity to spot endangered sea lions on the beach. From here, continue to the coastal city of Geraldton where you’'ll spend the night.

Day 2: Kalbarri

Drive to Kalbarri after breakfast, stopping at Hutt Lagoon on the way – the extremely high levels of salinity in this lagoon gives it its unusual pink, sometimes lilac hue. Stop along the rugged coastline to see the natural bridge and take a short walk along the coastal trail. This afternoon, head to Murchison River for a special degustation experience. After a look around Murchison House Station, you’ll head out on the river in canoes, drifting along the gentle waters and looking out for some local wildlife. As the sun goes down, you’ll leave your canoes and tuck into your campfire banquet – this four-course feast of regional dishes will be paired with alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks, set against the gorgeous backdrop of Kalbarri’s nature.

Day 3: Shark Bay (Gutharraguda)

Wake up and explore Kalbarri National Park’'s Skywalk and Nature’s Window. After, you’ll carry on to Shark Bay. Walk along Eagle Bluff Boardwalk for views of the harbour, limestone islands and wildlife (you might be lucky enough to see rays, sharks or even turtles here), then enjoy some free time for lunch in Denham. Continue to your accommodation in Monkey Mia. Tonight is a free night in Shark Bay.

Day 4: Shark Bay (Gutharraguda)

Today is a free day to soak up all the natural beauty of Shark Bay – this UNESCO World Heritage Area is one of the world's greatest wilderness treasures and is set on the westernmost point of Australia. You might like to go stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking or 4WDing here – there are heaps of optional activities that your trip leader can help you book. You might even like to take a daytrip to Dirk Hartog Island to explore the wilderness in a 4WD – on this tour, you’ll visit the blow holes of the island, walk on white-sand beaches, swim through clear bay waters and look out for sharks, turtles, whales, dugongs and dolphins from Surf Point Marine Sanctuary. Spend tonight around the campfire, tasting fresh seafood or bush tucker cooked over the flames. Learn about the history of the Gutharraguda (Shark Bay), hear a Traditional Custodian play the didgeridoo and try to spot kangaroos and echidnas.

Day 5: Coral Bay

It will be a bit of a long travel day today as you make your way to Coral Bay, bordered by the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef – the world’s largest fringing reef, home to thriving marine life and rare flora and fauna. The reef sits within the national park of the same name and is also the spot where up to 500 whale sharks aggregate yearly! Along the way, stop in Carnarvon and maybe grab some lunch or visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre (Gwoonwardu Mia) before settling into your accommodation for the evening.

Day 6: Coral Bay

Set out on a three-hour glass bottom boat tour this morning, to explore the scenic surroundings of Coral Bay. As you cruise the bright blue waters, go in search of local turtles feeding in the corals of their natural habitat. As well as looking out for turtles, you’ll have the opportunity to feed schools of fish and maybe even go snorkelling in the clear waters off the boat in two different spots! This afternoon, you’re free to kick back on the warm sands, go for a swim or head out for more snorkelling along the Ningaloo Reef.

Day 7: Exmouth

Drive into Cape Range National Park to walk along the Yardi Gorge Trail. Follow Yardie Creek to the chasm and from here, you’ll have vast views of the Ningaloo Reef’s turquoise waters. You may see wildlife as you go, like black-flanked rock-wallabies and birds of prey. After, have a picnic lunch with your group, then cool off with some snorkelling around Oyster Stacks – these five isolated islets protrude from Ningaloo Reef and can only be accessed at high tide. Explore the shallow coral gardens below the water, among colourful schools of fish – keep an eye out for turtles and sharks cruising by! Tonight, make your way to Exmouth.

Day 8: Exmouth

Your trip comes to an end this morning and you can depart the hotel at any time. If you are interested in the opportunity to go on an (optional) experience of a lifetime and swim with whale sharks – the world’s biggest fish – off Western Australia’s Coral Coast, we recommend you extend your stay here and book early as this activity can sell out well in advance.

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