The Perth to Exmouth Adventure is the ultimate way to experience the raw, untamed beauty of Western Australia’s Coral Coast in under a week. This action-packed Perth to Exmouth tour delivers big landscapes, marine encounters, and iconic outback scenery — all without the crowds.
Over six unforgettable days, travel north from Perth in a small group, hugging the coastline where desert meets ocean. Walk among the ancient limestone pillars of the Pinnacles, gaze out across dramatic gorges in Kalbarri National Park, and meet the world-famous dolphins at Monkey Mia. As the kilometres roll by, the scenery only gets better — endless red earth, turquoise waters, and star-filled skies.
The adventure peaks at Ningaloo Reef, one of the world’s most accessible fringing reefs. Snorkel straight from the beach at Turquoise Bay, spotting tropical fish, turtles and coral gardens just metres from shore. During whale shark season, take the opportunity to upgrade your experience and swim alongside these gentle giants of the deep.
Designed for adventurous travellers, this low-cost, small-group journey includes accommodation, meals, national park entry fees and an experienced local guide who knows the West Coast inside and out. If you want rugged landscapes, epic wildlife and brag-worthy experiences — this is the West Coast done right.
Welcome to sunny Perth, where your overland journey begins. Leave the city, driving north to Nambung National Park to explore The Pinnacles. These are ancient rock sculptures that rise out of the yellow sands of the landscape. From here, continue through Geraldton to the quiet beach town of Kalbarri, where you’ll stay the night.
Today, take a short drive to Kalbarri National Park. Hike around some of the park’s diverse scenery, including Murchison Gorge and Nature’s Window. It’s a steep descent into Z-Bend Gorge. Enjoy spectacular views of the ‘Kalbarri Skywalk’ overlooking the Murchison River Gorge and Kalbarri National Park. After lunch, visit the beautiful Shell Beach, which is one of only two beaches in the world composed entirely of shells. Get back on the road and continue towards Monkey Mia for our overnight stop.
This morning, head to the beach for the Monkey Mia dolphins experience. The idyllic shores around the Francoise Peron National Park are perfect for stretching the legs and admiring another slice of Western Australian coastline. The next stop is Hamelin Pool, where you’ll see the fascinating stromatolites. These marine rock formations are some of the world’s oldest and largest living fossils. After a short break, continue along the highway through Carnarvon to Coral Bay, known as the ‘Jewel of the Northwest’. Watch the sun disappear, and the stars come out at Coral Bay.
Today, explore picturesque Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Snorkel equipment is available to hire (own expense), or you could cruise the reef in a glass-bottom boat to observe the tropical life teeming below the surface. The marine park is home to 250 species of coral and over 500 species of fish. You might prefer to take an optional scenic flight over the reef. We overnight in the Exmouth region.
Spend the morning snorkelling right off the beach in the stunning Cape Range National Park. Depending on the time of year, you have the option to snorkel or scuba dive in search of whale sharks and manta rays. Take a visit to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, one of the few places in Australia where you can see the sun both rise and set over the water. Enjoy taking a wander around the town of Exmouth before settling down in our overnight accommodation.
If you choose to get up very early, join your fellow travellers for the last meal of the tour. Your tour ends this morning. If your onward travel includes a flight, the drive time from Exmouth to Learmonth Airport (LEA) is 30 minutes. Exmouth Bus Charter provides transfers to the airport.
A: Accommodation, transport, meals, national park fees, guided activities and key West Coast highlights are included.
A: Yes, a moderate fitness level is required, but no advanced skills are needed.
A: Yes, whale shark swims are available as an optional extra during the season.
A: Multi-share hostel accommodation for all five nights.
A: Small groups ranging from 8 to 24 travellers.
A: Walking shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, hat and refillable water bottle. A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies. Please bring a soft-sided bag only.
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