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6 Nights’ Accommodation (Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Exmouth x2, Geraldton) Admission to all National Parks Dolphin experience fees Guided walks (up to ~8km, grade 1-4) Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild! Hosted by an experienced driver-guide Air-conditioned mini-coach travel Comprehensive local tour commentary Selected Perth pick-up/drop-offs points

Hygieneprotocol

For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation. Temperature checks of all staff will be conducted pre-departure, with disposable face masks and hand-sanitizer provided.

Transport

We operate this tour with a maximum of 23 passengers, our vehicles are 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa buses. This vehicle makes for a safe & comfortable journey (air-conditioned), with large passenger windows for unobstructed views.

Guide

Driven by curiosity and insider knowledge, our enthusiastic team is dedicated to providing adventures to inspiring locations across Australia. Our local Road Crew hold the key to discovering hidden treasures and are on hand to help you have the best time!

Accommodation

This tour includes comfortable overnight accommodation after a long day of touring: 1 Night at Kalbarri Backpackers or Pelicans Nest Accommodation (either Dorm Share or Private Ensuite Rooms) or similar 1 Night at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort & Backpackers (either Dorm Share or Budget Private Rooms) or similar 1 Night at Ningaloo Coral Bay Resort & Backpackers (either Dorm Share or Budget Private Rooms) or similar 2 Nights’ at Potshot Hotel Resort & Backpackers (either Dorm Share or Private Ensuite Rooms) or similar 1 Night at Geraldton Backpackers on the Foreshore (either Dorm Share or Budget Private Rooms) or similar *Private accommodation upgrades are generally not available during WA school holidays.

Meals

Meals included are 6 x Breakfast, 4 x Lunch, 5 x Dinner. Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - plenty of opportunity will be provided to purchase food along the way or dine out with the group. Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean up, and vehicle unpacking/loading, so everyone can relax together after a long day touring. It’s also a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.

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The weather in Western Australia can fluctuate and be extreme at times. It is not unheard of for temperatures to reach over 40+ degrees Celsius during the day and in the evening the temperature drops dramatically. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing. In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider.

Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommended. It is highly recommended that all passengers have personal travel insurance, given we’re exploring remote parts of the Australia with limited access to health professionals in the event of sickness or injury. Autopia Tours is not authorised to provide information on the type of plan or policy options available. This can be provided by an accredited local travel agent or from your preferred insurance company.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Others

Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - plenty of opportunity will be provided to purchase food along the way or dine out with the group Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point. Optional activities and/or tours, and hire equipment extra. Personal travel insurance is highly recommended Personal expenses Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean up, and vehicle unpacking/loading, so everyone can relax together after a long day touring. It’s also a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.

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Day 1 Perth - Kalbarri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Perth - Kalbarri

Kick off your adventure with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, before enjoying lunch by the sea at Jurien Bay and journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. Stopping off at the must-see attraction just outside of Geraldton, known as the Pink Lake located off the coral coast highway (conditions permitting). Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Accom: Kalbarri Pelicans Nest Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Kalbarri YHA Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative

Driving Distance: 575km

Hike Distance: 2km Grade 1-2
Day 2 Kalbarri - Monkey Mia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kalbarri - Monkey Mia

Rise early for a magical start to the day, with a photo opportunity at sunrise at either Nature’s Window or the Kalbarri Skywalk. Visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend in Kalbarri National Park where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of colour here during wildflower season (spring). After lunch by the River mouth in Kalbarri we travel on towards Monkey Mia with plenty of comfort stops along the way before arriving at our accommodation by the beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accom: RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Standard Private Rooms (with ensuite)or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative

Options: Kalbarri Abseiling Z-Bend (suspended until late 2022)

Driving Distance: 450km

Hike Distance: 3km Grade 3-4
Day 3 Monkey Mia - Coral Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Monkey Mia - Coral Bay

This morning meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some amazing photos. Enjoy chill-out time on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road in the morning. Check out the spectacular cliff views overlooking Denham at Eagle Bluff. Take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells followed by lunch. Before heading off to settling into our accommodation in Coral Bay, located right on the famous Ningaloo Reef.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accom: Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview Lodge Private Rooms (with ensute) or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative

Driving Distance: 580km

Hike Distance: 2km Grade 1
Day 4 Coral Bay - Ningaloo Reef
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Coral Bay - Ningaloo Reef

You’ll have most of the day to explore the Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest Fringe reef, at your own leisure. Choose to join a boat tour or enjoy free time to experience the beautiful beaches Coral Bay has to offer. Go for a stroll on the beach and check out the shark nursery, swim with the manta rays (additional cost), or go for a snorkel on the Ningaloo Reef only metres from shore. This evening we take the short drive up the peninsula to Exmouth and check into our accommodation for two nights in the town centre.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Accom: Potshot Hotel Resort Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative.

Options: Swim with Manta Rays, Snorkel Ningaloo Reef, Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Driving Distance: 155km Grade 1
Day 5 Exmouth - Cape Range National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Exmouth - Cape Range National Park

Today we drive through the Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches. Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay, before finishing the tour in the early afternoon in time for lunch. Free time in the afternoon to explore the township of Exmouth only a 500 meter walk from our accommodation or sit back and enjoy the pool at our accommodation. Or choose to join a whaleshark or humpback swim tour and spend the day meeting some of the Ningaloo Reef’s most famous visitors (at guests’ own expense and seasonal). Visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse at sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accom: Potshot Hotel Resort Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Backpackers Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative.

Options: Whaleshark (Mar-Sep) or Humpback (Aug-Oct) Swim (pre-booking required)

Driving Distance: 135km

Hike Distance: 1km Grade 1-2
Day 6 Exmouth - Geraldton
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Exmouth - Geraldton

Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal). Enjoy lunch on the waterfront of Carnarvon, before stopping off for a photo opportunity overlooking the Murchison River.

Refreshments stop along the way at Billabong for coffee & ice-creams. Before arriving at our final overnight destination in Geraldton. The group will enjoy their final dinner together at The Murchison Tavern after a long day of driving, (meals available at guests’ own expense).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accom: Geraldton Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Geraldton Backpackers on the Foreshore Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom)or similar

Driving Distance: 840km
Day 7 Geraldton - Perth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Geraldton - Perth

Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Take a walk along the 3 bay walk at Green Head before wandering amongst Stromatolites of Lake Thetis. Have a lavender ice cream at the Yanchep Lavender farm before kicking back on the bus as we head into Perth with drop off starting around 6:00pm

Meals: Breakfast

Driving Distance: 465km Grade 1-3

*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter tour routes or itinerary schedules during seasonal weather fluctuations, park closures, and for operational reasons.

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7 Day Perth To Exmouth Explorer Loop

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Day Perth To Exmouth Explorer Loop

Perth - Kalbarri

Kalbarri - Monkey Mia

Monkey Mia - Coral Bay

Coral Bay - Ningaloo Reef

Exmouth - Cape Range National Park

Exmouth - Geraldton

Geraldton - Perth

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