Tour Overview
Discover the natural wonders and coastal beauty of Western Australia on this 4-day adventure from Perth to Kalbarri, Shark Bay, and Monkey Mia. Travel north to see the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert and the vibrant Pink Lake, before exploring the dramatic gorges and lookouts of Kalbarri National Park. Walk along the unique Shell Beach, meet the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia, and marvel at Hamelin Pool’s ancient stromatolites. Spend a memorable night on a farmstay, where you can feed animals and enjoy the clear starry skies. On the journey back to Perth, visit Geraldton’s historic sites, meet local wildlife at Greenough Wildlife Park, and admire the sweeping sand dunes of the Coral Coast. This trip blends iconic landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, and local culture for an unforgettable Western Australian experience.
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Tour Highlights
- Explore the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park
- See the stunning Pink Lake at Port Gregory
- Discover Kalbarri National Park, including the Skywalk, Nature’s Window, Z-Bend Gorge and Murchison Gorges
- Walk along Shell Beach, one of only two shell beaches in the world
- Experience the famous Monkey Mia dolphins on the beach
- Visit Hamelin Pool stromatolites, some of the oldest living fossils on Earth
- Enjoy a farmstay experience at Northbrook Farm with animals and stargazing
- Learn local history at Geraldton’s HMAS Sydney Memorial and St Francis Xavier Cathedral
- Spot dingoes, emus, kangaroo joeys, crocodiles and more at Greenough Wildlife Park
- Admire the dramatic white sand dunes along the Coral Coast
Meeting and Pickup
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All terrain vehicle
Hostel (shared facilities)
- Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance
- Kalbarri National Park Entrance
- Monkey Mia National Park Entrance
- Monkey Mia Dolphins
- Greenough Wildlife Park Entrance
Itinerary
Day 1: Perth to Kalbarri
Welcome to sunny Perth, where your overland journey begins. Meet your group early this morning and leave the city, driving north to Nambung National Park to explore The Pinnacles. These are ancient rock sculptures that rise out of the desert. Journey on through Geraldton to Western Australia’s own Pink Lake at Port Gregory. From here continue on to the quiet beach town of Kalbarri, where you’ll stay the night.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Kalbarri
Included Activities
Nambung National Park (Pinnacles) Entrance
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours and approximately 600km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Shark Bay
Today take a short drive to Kalbarri National Park. Hike around some of the park’s diverse scenery, including the amazing Kalbarri Skywalk, Murchison Gorges and Nature’s Window. It’s a steep descent into Z-Bend Gorge. 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 Denham and Shark Bay.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Monkey Mia
Included Activities
Kalbarri National Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 5.5 hours and approximately 470km. The total walking distance is approximately 5km.
Day 3: Monkey Mia to Northbrook Farm
This morning head down to the beach for the Monkey Mia dolphins experience. The idyllic shores around the Francoise Peron National Park are perfect to stretch the legs and admire 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. We now travel South through the outback before arriving at our overnight stop at Northbrook Farm near Northampton. For our last night together, we’ll get a taste of real country life, feeding animals, playing farm-hand and listening to local stories under the stars.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night) Northbrook Farmstay
Included Activities
Monkey Mia National Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 4.5 hours and approximately 400km. The total walking distance is approximately 2km.
Day 4: Northbrook to Perth
We leave our Farmstay to head to Geraldton, visit the HMAS Sydney memorial lookout and learn about the colourful history of this area, see the St Francis Xavier Cathedral and Point Moore Lighthouse. Slowly meandering back to Perth, we stop to visit Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park. A wildlife sanctuary promoting conservation and animal rescue; get up close to dingoes, emus, orphan kangaroo joeys, saltwater crocodiles, handle lizards and even snakes. Admire the incredible white dunes of the Coral Coast before first drop-offs in town around in the early evening; take your final selfies, swap contacts with fellow travelers and plot your next adventure.
Included Activities
Greenough Wildlife Park Entrance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 4.5 hours and approximately 490km. The total walking distance is approximately 1km.
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