Itinerary
Day 1: Perth to The Pinnacles to Kalbarri National Park
Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Start your adventure in the most remote capital city of Perth before heading north into the nature lovers’ paradise that is Western Australia.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Pinnacles, Pinnacles Drive Nambung National Park, Cervantes, Western Australia 6511 Australia
Kick off your adventure with a guided tour through the Pinnacles Desert before enjoying lunch by the sea then journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. Walking distance approx.1.5km.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kalbarri, Kalbarri, Western Australia
Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kalbarri at a centrally located hostel, comfortable accommodation with share bathroom facilities.
Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia Shark Bay
Stop At: Kalbarri National Park, 150 km N of Geraldton, Kalbarri, Western Australia Australia
Hike down to the banks of the Murchison River to marvel at the Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend. Located in the heart of Kalbarri National Park, where water has carved its way through sandstone. Here you have the option to try abseiling (additional cost). Walking distance approx. Check out the fantastic views from Kalbarri Skywalk.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nature’s Window, Ajana-Kalbarri Road, Kalbarri, Western Australia 6536 Australia
Peek through Nature’s Window into an ancient gorge and capture a spectacular photo of the views across Kalbarri National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shell Beach, Via Shark Bay Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537 Australia
Before taking a strolling on a beach made entirely of tiny shells.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia, Western Australia
A visit to the World Heritage Listed region of Shark Bay will leave you in awe of the beauty of nature. Then it’s on to Monkey Mia for our accommodation by the beach.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Monkey Mia by the beach, comfortable accommodation with share bathroom facilities.
Day 3: Monkey Mia Shark Bay to Coral Bay
Stop At: Monkey Mia Reserve, 1 Monkey Mia Rd Shark Bay area, Gascoyne Region, Monkey Mia, Western Australia 6537 Australia
This morning witness the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins playing just off the shore and don't forget your camera. Enjoy chill out time on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road mid-morning.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hamelin Pool, Hamelin Pool, Western Australia
We’ll visit the fascinating and world’s oldest living fossils, the Stromatolites also known as the lungs of the ocean.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coral Bay, Coral Bay, Western Australia
Stay overnight in Coral Bay, a town right by the beach which boasts coral so close to shore you can swim out to view it. Or join a tour in search of whale sharks or manta rays.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Staying in Coral Bay, Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpackers offers a clean and comfortable dorm, double/twin, or single rooms.
Day 4: Coral Bay to Ningaloo Reef
Stop At: Coral Bay, Coral Bay, Western Australia
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Ningaloo Reef, Ningaloo, Ningaloo, Western Australia 6701 Australia
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.
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Staying in Exmouth, Potshot Hotel Resort Backpackers offers a clean and comfortable dorm, double/twin, or single rooms.
Day 5: Exmouth to Cape Range National Park
Stop At: Exmouth, Exmouth, Western Australia
We follow the road as far north as Exmouth Cape, a place where rugged mountains flow almost down to the sea.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, 18 Kms North of Exmouth Yardie Creek Rd Ningaloo Reef Area, Gascoyne Region, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Stand atop Vlamingh Head at the lighthouse for views over the reef and ranges. In spring, you may even spot the migrating humpback whales go by. Walking distance approx. 1km.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cape Range National Park, Yardie Creek Road, Exmouth Exmouth Region, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Today choose to do another boat tour and swim with Whale Sharks (seasonal) or explore Cape Range National park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Turquoise Bay, Cape Range National Park Approx 1 Hour's Drive North/West From Exmouth, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Australia
Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay (snorkel hire available)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Staying in Exmouth, Potshot Hotel Resort Backpackers offers a clean and comfortable dorm, double/twin, or single rooms.
Day 6: Exmouth to Geraldton
Stop At: Exmouth, Exmouth, Western Australia
Be amazed by your visit to the World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef, known for its diverse marine life, manta rays and whale shark visitors!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carnarvon, Carnarvon, Western Australia
Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Murchison River, Ajana Kalbarri Road, Kalbarri, Western Australia 6536 Australia
The group will enjoy their final dinner together at The Murchison Tavern after a long day of driving, discounted meals available at guests' own expense.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Geraldton WA, Australia
After a quick stop in Geraldton and if time permits a visit to the pink lake (seasonal, not guaranteed). Before arriving at our final overnight destination in Geraldton.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Staying at Geraldton Backpackers on the Foreshore is a clean and friendly accommodation for budget-conscious travelers.
Day 7: Geraldton to Perth
Stop At: Geraldton, Geraldton, Western Australia
Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Green Head WA 6514, Australia
Take a walk along the 3-bay walk at Green Head before wandering amongst the sand dunes of Lancelin.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Take in the last views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth. drop off starting around 5:00pm.
Duration: 2 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
See Availability.
Criterion Hotel Perth, 560 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
07:25 AM
7 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, very important as we're heading outback and all food needs to be pre-purchased prior to departure
A moderate amount of walking is involved, you will need to bring a 1.5L water bottle to complete the walks and stay hydrated
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately as temperatures in Western Australia can be extreme. It is not unheard of for temperatures to reach over 50 degrees Celsius in summer and can get below zero overnight in winter. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the times of your visit and have packed adequate clothing.
A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Therefore a medium/high level of fitness is required and a doctor's certificate is required for people over 70 years (30 days prior to travel).
The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking. This is a very physical tour and requires a moderate level of fitness and mobility.
While we endeavour to cater to most dietary needs, passengers must advise dietary requirements to their booking agent at the time of booking. As we are venturing to remote areas we are very limited in what we can source once the tour departs, therefore prior notice is required.
This itinerary may vary to adapt to seasonal changes. As safety is our top priority we plan accordingly to ensure our guests have the most fun and best experience possible while on tour.
Children aged between 6 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times. Not suitable for infants or children 5 years and under, due to safety requirements and the level of fitness required to complete the walk.
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
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 of touring. It’s also a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Luke B
Absolutely brilliant trip!
Myself and my partner were thinking about hiring a camper and making our way up the west coast on our own. Having now done the trip I am so happy we chose this option instead.
We were with a smallish group of only 9 people and our brilliant tour guide Geoff.
Our group became very close and only helped enhance the whole journey by sharing with them and our guide!
The tour was brilliant, we saw so many amazing things, beautiful places and wildlife!
Our guide Geoff was brilliant, knowledgable, friendly and shared lots of interesting personal stories as well as facts about the areas we were passing through and wildlife.
If you’re on the fence about booking this, or thinking about doing it under your own steam I would certainly recommend doing this trip!
It takes away all the stress of planning and organising things.
Also having someone keeping your times on track and also doing all the driving for you just makes this an easy and relaxing experience in comparison to what it could otherwise be.
To all our friends on the trip, thank you, we loved spending time with you!
To our guide Geoff, thank you so much, to meet someone who is both so good at their job and loves it so much was inspiring and you made our trip seamless and something that we will never forget.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : regitzer2017
Had an amazing time with Danny. He did such a great job. Informative, great fun and did so well with organizing and keeping us all happy happy :-)
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : 510kjella
It was a great tour… saw many beautiful places. Whale Sharks was one of the greats. (Book it)
Dolphins just swimming near you. But most of all our tour guide was amazing. We couldn’t have done this with Summar.
The many many driving, always happy, optimistic Summar helps throughout the tour. I don’t know how she does it.
She is also keen to play games on the road.
I wouldn’t fib.
Cheers, Kjella
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : raydL4525OS
This tour is one of the best we have done over the years. As an "older" couple it was great to immerse ourselves in the mix of ages and nationalities driven by the enthusiasm of our guide, Geoff Homma (and trainee Andrea). The itinerary covered lots of interesting locations and exposed us to so much nature and wild-life both on land and in the water. If Ningaloo and swimming with whale sharks at Exmouth is on your bucket list. . . do it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : luciasG8075ME
What an unforgettable adventure! As a female solo traveler, I'm always mindful of my surroundings, but thanks to Geoff, our tour guide, and the wonderful group dynamics, I felt safe and at ease throughout the journey. The itinerary was packed with thrilling experiences, stunning scenery, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. These memories will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I warmly recommend Autopia's services to anyone looking to explore this incredible part of the world. Thank you, Geoff, for creating such a memorable trip!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : willmQ5587SV
I had an incredible experience on the tour led by Geoff and Andrea. From start to finish, it was evident that they are deeply passionate about showcasing the beauty of Australia to visitors. Their genuine care and enthusiasm made the journey truly memorable.
Throughout the tour, Geoff and Andrea went above and beyond to ensure that everyone had an unforgettable time. Their knowledge about the local attractions, culture, and history was impressive, and they eagerly shared insights at every opportunity.
What struck me the most was their dedication to making sure everyone felt included and engaged. Whether it was pointing out hidden gems or organizing fun activities, they went the extra mile to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of us.
Thanks to Geoff and Andrea's guidance and hospitality, I not only got to see breathtaking sights but also gained a deeper appreciation for the wonders of Australia. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an enriching and unforgettable adventure Down Under!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Nina P
I did the west coast tour with Geoffrey and Andrea. I absolutely loved it. We did so many amazing things and Geoffrey and Andrea took really good care of us. I‘m really exited to travel with Autopia again 🫶🏻 lots of love to Geoffrey and Andrea. Thank you guys so much for the last 7 days.
Lots of love
Nina
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Maps66481604044
We had the most amazing time with Geoff and the other travelers! The West Coast is definitely worth it - absolutely cool and stunning! Geoff inspired us, he teached us in to many ways and we saw a lot of beautiful things like whale sharks, turtles, kangaroos and the desert at all. Thank you Geoff for the really really unforgettable tour! We will always keep you and the other travelers (we had such a cool group full of love) in our mind :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Maryanne_C
What an amazing trip! Danny, our tour leader, made it fun the very second we stepped on the bus. He was engaging, knowledgeable, reliable and just hilarious. There was a lot of driving (but that’s just Australia) but the bus was comfortable and the destinations were worth it. We were transported to the most remote places and saw every wildlife on our list from a red kangaroo to turtles, dolphins, manta rays, reef sharks, tiger sharks, snd Danny even stopped the bus to catch a brown snake slither into the desert. Food was tasty and plentiful too.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : O5131STrichardm
I could write so much, but in summary, my experience of this tour was amazing!
We visited so many beautiful places, offering diverse scenery, mixing outback Australia with pristine coastlines, so much wildlife, and activities. The most was made of sunrises and sunsets, with something always to do, interspersed with enough rest times.
Some nice short walks, nothing too strenuous in the heat. Snorkelling and seeing the marine life was undoubtedly a highlight of the whole tour. My family chose to do a 2 hour snorkelling tour, and a whale shark swimming tour. If you can afford these, you should have no regrets; you certainly shouldnt be here without seeing the whale sharks.
I cannot list all the wildlife I saw on land, in the air, and in the water, but they included an echidna, emus, feral goats, eagles, sharks, an abundance of fish, turtles, dolphins, and of course the whale sharks!
Oh, beware the flies (seasonal?)! Bring a fly net for your head, or buy one at the earliest opportunity.
The weather in April was perfect, including hot. The bus was modern and comfortable. The whole tour experience was so well organised, and never felt rushed.
This was made possible by the fantastic Autopia guide, Geoff, plus we had the bonus of fellow guide, Summer (the tour is typically run by a single guide). Both were so friendly and helpful, and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Geoff really demonstrated his knowledge and experience. He also explained all the activites and daily plans very clearly, and dispelled any possible concerns. Both were so enthusiastic and approachable; what a team! If you're lucky enough to have either of these two, you'll be in great hands.
The food was good, and plenty of it. It was rewarding to provide a helping hand with meal prep. Just be aware that drinks are not provided, so have plenty of water available, though usually there were options to purchase onsite and nearby.
Backpacker style accommodation varied from ok, to excellent. Everywhere was clean and tidy, but some older and more basic, some without airconditioning. I don't consider it an issue. Some days included very early starts, including 5 am breakfast. Have plenty of rest overnight to ensure you have energy the following day.
My whole extended family had a wonderful time, filled with so many fantastic memories. I cannot recommend this tour enough, and hope you can enjoy and experience it as I did.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
