This 4WD 7-day adventure will have you enjoying Ningaloo Reef, Shark Bay, the dolphins at Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Kalbarri and the Pinnacles. Swim, snorkel, scuba, ride a quad bike or take a boat cruise. The tour is accommodated on sheep stations, farms and country lodges.
260-kilometre-long Ningaloo Reef offers world class diving through to family snorkeling in sheltered lagoons crammed with coral gardens. Ningaloo is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. It is the only large reef in the world found so close to a continental land mass; about 100 metres offshore at its nearest point and less than seven kilometers at its furthest. The park covers more than 4000 square kilometers and was declared in 1987.- Conducted in English
Accommodation: Accommodation is mostly situated on farms, stations and country hostels. Room configurations vary from 2 to 10 bed bunkhouse rooms with shared toilet and shower facilities. If you don't have your own sleeping bag, one may be hired for approximately AUD 20.00 per person
Meals: Fresh food is prepared where possible, we endeavor to provide a healthy and varied menu. Breakfast is continental style, including toast, cereals, tea and coffee and fruit juice. Lunch is picnic style, including cold meats, salad or sandwiches and fruit. Dinner includes hot main meals and dessert.
Vehicles: Tours are conducted in custom built 4x4 vehicles and rugged safari coaches. The vehicles range in size from 5 to 23 seats, with forward facing seats, air conditioning, stereo and PA systems, two way radios and satellite phones ensuring a comfortable tour with medical assistance in remote areas.
Glass Bottom Boat Ecology Cruise: View the delicate coral gardens and many colorful fish from the glass bottom boat or take the plunge and snorkel with turtles, giant cod, giant clams and exotic reef fish.
ATV Quad Bikes: A leisurely, fully escorted ride on all terrain bikes, your guide will take you riding on secluded beaches for some snorkeling. Equipment supplied.
Ningaloo Reef Dive: Experience the rich marine life and encounter tropical reef fish, dolphins, turtles, dugongs and manta rays. All dives supervised by either a Dive Master or Instructor. There is an option to go out and snorkel only for this 4hrs, however the water is deep.
Ningaloo Kayak and Snooba Adventure: Snooba Dive (40mins) on the outer reef. All equipment and wetsuits supplied. Kayak Adventure (2 hour), snorkel equipment and wetsuits supplied. Photographs are taken of you which you can then purchase on CD for an additional cost.
Schedule details
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Departure Dates:
Saturday from October to May
Departure Point:
Tour departs from the Tourist Coach Stop, Wellington Street, Perth
Departure Time:
- Meet the tour at 7:00am for 7:15am departure.
Return Details:
Tour concludes in Perth at approximately 5:30pm on Day 7.
Pricing information
Additional information
Ningaloo Reef
Inclusions:
- Touring by 4WD vehicle
- Local guide
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- All National Park fees
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please advise of any special requirements at time of booking
- Please keep luggage to a minimum, backpack (maximum 15 kilograms) and a day pack are permitted
Itinerary:
Day 1: Perth - Lynton Station (L, D)
Depart Perth and travel to the fishing community of Lancelin, go sand boarding on the huge white sand dunes before making our way to Western Australia's unique Pinnacle Desert. After walking through this desert of limestone spires, we make our way to the historic Lynton convict settlement, now run as a typical Aussie wheat and sheep farm.
Overnight Accommodation: Lynton Station
Day 2: Lynton Station - Nanga Bay (B, L, D)
Explore coastal and inland regions of Kalbarri National Park including "Natures Window" and "The Loop" seeing abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. Continue north to Shark Bay and the Stromatolites before continuing to the coastal sheep station of Nanga Bay.
Overnight Accommodation: Nanga Bay or Monkey Mia Dolphin Lodge
Day 3: Nanga Bay - Warroora Station (B, L, D)
This morning visit the dolphins of Monkey Mia, one of a few places in the world dolphins from the "wild" come to meet people. The morning is spent interacting with these amazing creatures. Please note, dolphin appearance are not guaranteed. Take the opportunity to go sailing in the Bay. You will bid the dolphins farewell, and travel to Shell Beach, before continuing north via Carnarvon to our overnight station stay. This sheep station is situated on a 50km secluded stretch of the Ningaloo Reef. This evening enjoy "camp oven cooking" by the campfire. Try our damper!
Overnight Accommodation: Warroora Station
Day 4: Coral Bay - Exmouth (B, L)
This morning leave Warroora, taking in some of the sights, often sighting kangaroos, emus and other wildlife. Arriving at your destination Coral Bay, the point at which Ningaloo Reef is closest to the shore making it one of the most accessible Coral Reefs in the world. With over 450 species of fish and 250 species of coral as well as manta rays, dugong and dolphins inhabiting, these sheltered waters, it is a must to snorkel, or take a glass bottom boat tour. Late afternoon travel north past Cape Range National Park to the northern end of Ningaloo and the town of Exmouth.
Overnight Accommodation: Exmouth
Day 5: Exmouth (B, L, D)
Today explore Exmouth, Cape Range and the Ningaloo Reef. Here you can snorkel the clear waters of the Ningaloo Reef, drift aimlessly over the coral of Turquoise Bay, or swim from a pure white coral beach and view the extensive wildlife of the Cape Range including the rare black footed Rock Wallaby on an optional cruise. Today you have the time to join a Dive Boat for and optional day of diving this magnificent Reef, or chase the elusive Whale Shark!
Overnight Accommodation: Exmouth
Day 6: Exmouth - Geraldton (B, L, D)
After saying goodbye to passengers staying in Exmouth, start your return journey south to our overnight stop at Geraldton.
Overnight Accommodation: Geraldton
Day 6: Geraldton - Perth (B, L)
Depart Geraldton this morning and travel south to Yanchep National Park, where you will have lunch overlooking Lake McNess. This afternoon spend time learning about Aboriginal culture and dreamtime with the Noongar people, before arriving in Perth at approximately 5:30pm.
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