5 Day Pinnacles, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia & Ningaloo Reef (with Superior Accom & breakfast only)

Tour Details

Operator

AUSTRALIAN PINNACLE TOURS

Destinations

Shark Bay, Monkey Mia, Pinnacles Desert, Kalbarri, Coral Bay, Denham, Shell Beach, Geraldton, Cervantes, Port Denison, Ningaloo Reef and Carnarvon

Departs From

Perth

Tour Description

Journey along the Western Australian outback coas to experience an encounter with the wild Dolphins of Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Reef, stunning red gorges of Kalbarri and mystical Pinnacles Desert.

Day 1: Perth to Monkey Mia (no meals)
We journey north via the 'lobster fishing' town of Port Denison where we stop for lunch (own expense) by the waters edge. We continue north across the Greenough Flats, better known for unusual 'leaning trees', travel via Geraldton and Northampton to the world heritage listed area of Shark Bay to our overnight accommodation located at the Monkey Mia beach where the dolphins come in.

Optional Activities at Monkey Mia – Complete your experience at Monkey Mia and on Monday night join an Astronomy Beach Talk and/or on Tuesday take the popular 1 hour “Shotover” Dolphin Spotting Cruise all for just $34 per person.

OVERNIGHT: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or similar (motel room with ensuite bathroom).

Day 2: Monkey Mia to Carnarvon (B)
As our accommodation is located right at the dolphin interaction beach, you can spend extra time at the waters edge this morning where you may encounter a visit by the famous Monkey Mia dolphins. As they are wild, dolphin appearances can't be guaranteed but coming in at regular times through the day to interact with people has been a ritual for many years.

Maximise your Monkey Mia visit by joining an optional 1 hour wildlife sailing cruise aboard the award-winning, awesome 18 metre sailing catamaran 'Shotover'. Seasonally meet dolphins, dugongs, turtles, sharks, sting-rays and sea-snakes (unconditional monkey-back guarantee). For a special package price of just $34 per person, take this cruise along with a Astronomy Beach Talk (see day 1 activity note). This afternoon we visit the town of Denham for lunch, incredible Shell Beach and Stromatolites before travelling north to Carnarvon for our 2 night stay.

OVERNIGHT: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon (motel room with ensuite bathroom).

Day 3: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef (B)
Today we arrive at Coral Bay, centrepiece of the pristine 260km Ningaloo Reef inhabited by a rich array of sea life including exquisite corals, rare starfish, giant clams, over 460 species of fish, manta rays, dugong and dolphins. Choose this afternoon between a coral viewing or snorkelling cruise (included to the tour price).

Option 1 - Glass Bottom Boat Cruise - 1.5 hour cruise on the glass bottom boat, ideal for viewing the coral and marine life, while enjoying a fascinating commentary on the biology of the reef.
Option 2 - Reef Snorkel Cruise

Option 2 - Snorkelling Cruise - 1.5 hour cruise, great for a close up experience with this pristine reef system. As the areas in which we snorkel are quite shallow, this cruise is suitable for all levels of snorkellers (equipment and basic instruction included).

OVERNIGHT: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Carnarvon (motel room with ensuite bathroom).

Day 4: Carnarvon to Kalbarri (B)
Known for wildflowers (best seen July to October) and magnificent rocky landscapes we visit Hawks Head in Kalbarri National Park, one of the areas most spectacular red river gorges. Stops will also be made to view seasonal wildflowers, before we then travel to the coastal township of Kalbarri.
OVERNIGHT: Best Western Kalbarri Palms Resort or similar (motel room with ensuite bathroom).

Day 5: Kalbarri to Perth (B)
Homeward bound, we enjoy sightseeing along the Kalbarri coastal gorges then travel south breaking for lunch )own expense) at the rock lobster fishing village of Cervantes - gateway to the renowned Pinnacles Desert, an amazing moon-like landscape and truly one of Australias most mystical experiences. Time will be allowed to stroll among these limestone spires and take photographs, with arrival back in Perth at approximately 7.00 pm.