Perth to Perth via Monkey Mia, Exmouth and Karijini National Park
Tour days: 10
Adult Price: $1245.00
operated by : WesternXposure
departs Perth: every Friday from 01.04.08 - 31.03.09
Day 1 Perth – Kalbarri (H) 
We depart Perth and head North through market gardens
and vineyards to join up with Highway 1 on our way to Nambung National
Park and the fascinating Pinnacles Desert. After exploring these unique
formations we continue our journey northwards along coastal roads to
Geraldton.
From here we continue on towards Kalbarri and our
overnight accommodation. (L,D)
Day 2 Kalbarri – Shark Bay (H)
After an early rise we have a short drive to Murchison
Gorge in Kalbarri National Park. Here we take time to view Natures Window,
the Loop and discover the wonders of the Z-Bend Gorge. At Z-Bend Gorge it
is an exhilarating 150 metre descent into the heart of the gorge – well
worth the effort – where there is time to explore and swim in the tranquil
fresh water pools. For the adventurous there is even an opportunity to try
your hand at abseiling (optional activity at additional cost).
This afternoon it’s time to make our way toward Monkey
Mia, stopping at the beautiful Shell Beach and then onto Denham for our
overnight stop. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Shark Bay to Coral Bay (H)
After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula we make
our way down to the beach and the world famous Monkey Mia dolphins – its a
unique experience and there are some fantastic photo opportunities. Almost
as famous as the dolphins are Monkey Mia’s pelicans. Check them out during
the dolphin feeding.
Soon it is time to leave and head towards Carnarvon,
however before we leave the Shark Bay area we stop at the fascinating
stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. A take a well earned break at Carnarvon
before we finish the day by driving the highway to Coral Bay, the Jewel of
the North. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Coral Bay & Exmouth (H)
Today is yours to explore Coral Bay and the wonders of
the Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marinelife. You can go snorkeling,
cruise on the glass bottom boat, take a quad bike tour or even a joy
flight over the reef (all optional extra’s). Today is a day to
relax.
Late afternoon and its time for the short drive into
Exmouth. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Exmouth (H)
A full day to explore Exmouth. After breakfast it’s
time to jump on the bus and head out to Yardie Creek in the Cape Range
National Park. Then we start our slow return to Exmouth. Have a swim or
sunbathe at beautiful Turquoise Bay and discover this northern part of
Ningaloo Reef, Enjoy spectacular views from historic Vlahming Head
Lighthouse, stroll along pristine beaches. We return to our hostel late
afternoon. (B,L)
Day 6 Exmouth – Karijini (C)
This morning we are up early for a short tour around
Exmouth and the North West Cape to take in some of the spectacular
scenery. A visit to Vlaming Head lighthouse with its 360 degree views of
the Ningaloo reef, Exmouth Gulf and the Cape Range is a must. If the
weather is fine then perhaps we can enjoy a quick swim before we have to
head off to Tom Price, gateway to Karijini National Park. For most of the
day we will be traveling through the vast cattle stations of the Pilbara
before arriving at Karijini. (B,L,D)
Day 7 & 8 Karijini (C)
Good strong walking shoes, bathers, towel
and a small backpack as well as your camera and plenty of film are a must
today as it is time to discover the many wonders of Karijini National
Park. The Hamersley Ranges were formed more than 2,500 million years ago
and contain some of the oldest land formations on the planet.
Hamersley Gorge with its spectacularly coloured walls and spa pool,
breathtaking Oxer’s Lookout, Hancock Gorge, and Handrail Pool hidden deep
within Weano Gorge are all on the agenda for today. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Karijini - Gt Northern
Highway (C)
We start the day with a short drive out to Auski
Roadhouse before beginning our drive south down the Great Northern
Highway. We pass through the iron ore mecca of the north -
Newman and pass through many of the large sheep stations of
the region, some over 1 million acres in size. We set up our
last nights camp together in this station country. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Gt Northern Highway –
Perth
Today is the last day of our Karijini adventure.
Leaving early we head off down the highway to the gold mining town of
Mt Magnet. A short break and once more when are on our way to Perth. As
the kilometers slip by we soon find ourselves in the wheat and sheep
farming districts north east of Perth. Early afternoon will find us at the
picturesque town of New Norcia built as a mission by Benedictine monks in
the 1840’s. Here we have time for a short break and a chance to take in
the atmosphere of this unique town. As the day draws to a close we finally
arrive in Perth completing a memorable 10 day journey that has
included some of the best tourist destinations in Western Australia.
(B,L)
(H) - Backpackers Hostel
(FS) -
Farmstay
(SS) – Sheep Station
(CP) - Caravan Park
NOTE:
WesternXposure and / or its Agents
operate in harsh and remote areas and reserve the right to alter the
route or itinerary if road, weather or other circumstances dictate. If
for any reason the route is
altered and / or a different itinerary is
offered, no refund will be paid.
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