7-Day Exmouth Explorer: Encounter Western Australia's Unique Nature and World Heritage Ningaloo Reef
4.8
153 Ratings
Perth
Embark on a 7-day adventure as an Exmouth Explorer and discover the unique nature and World Heritage Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Snorkel with Manta Rays and Whalesharks, explore stunning gorges, and relax at Turquoise Bay.
Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Perth to The Pinnacles to Kalbarri National Park

Perth - Start your adventure in the most remote capital city of Perth before heading north into the nature lovers’ paradise that is Western Australia.

The Pinnacles - 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.

Kalbarri - Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation.

What's Included
  • 6 Nights’ Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Guided Bushwalks (7km)
  • Expert road crew providing knowledgeable commentary
What's Not Included
  • Additional food & beverages
  • Optional Activities (available to purchase) - such as Abseiling, Swimming with the Manta Rays, Whaleshark Swim or Cruise, Glass Bottom Boat Cruise, Scuba Dive
Additional Information

Uncover the reason why Western Australia is a haven for those enamored by nature. Turn into an Exmouth Voyager and immerse yourself in the plentiful marvels of the World Heritage designated Ningaloo Reef. As you traverse through the serene West Coast, you’ll witness an entirely unique aspect of Australia, a corner many have yet to explore!

Key experiences:
• Marvel at the limestone pillars of The Pinnacles
• Delve into the breathtaking canyons of Kalbarri National Park
• Stroll along a shoreline composed entirely of tiny shells
• Encounter Monkey Mia’s sociable native dolphins
• Unearth the aquatic realm of the Ningaloo Reef
• Chance to snorkel alongside Manta Rays, Whalesharks & dive The Navy Pier
• Indulge in tranquility at picture-perfect Turquoise Bay

  • 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.
Location
Criterion Hotel Perth
Hay Street
The default pickup location for this tour is Criterion Hotel, 560 Hay Street, Perth @ 7:25am.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(153 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Suem315
Apr 13, 2024
What an experience! - We booked this trip as an add on to our annual family visit to New South Wales. Not having been to WA before we were keen to see something of the Western Australian coast. It was a real eye opening experience! The distance travelled was immense by our UK standards but worth all the hours in the bus. Our huge thanks to our guide, Geoff, who was an absolute mine of information and worked tirelessly to ensure everyone got the most out of the trip.With his leadership throughput the 7 days we experienced The Pinicles, hiking through amazing scenery, witnessing dolphins at close quarters at Monkey Mia, saw turtles and corral reefs, went stargazing as we’d never experienced before, much much more and the icing on the cake, snorkelling with whale sharks off the coast of Exmouth. Geoff was there throughout with a smile and great organisation and communication for each step of what was an incredible journey. Can thoroughly recommend this trip, it’s a lot of travelling,the bus wasn’t particularly comfortable, it’s different accommodation most nights and you muck in with preparation of lunches and dinners, but the rewards are making great friends and experiences you just wouldn’t find elsewhere.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
J1819dsdonatellab
Apr 9, 2024
Exmouth trip - The trip was amazing, with so many beautiful spots we saw and very interesting experiences we shared. The group was very nice , but above all our guide Geoff was really excellent. He took care of all of us and i must especcially thank him for the help he gave me in hiking in Kalbarri National Park. Hi, Geoff, you’ve been wonderful!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Morten_s
Apr 8, 2024
WA - memories for life - A fantastic trip along the coast of WA. Sure there is a lot of driving but there are great rewards a Long the Way. Day 4 and 5 on the sea is amazing. There were great coral Fish, Sharks, Mantareys, turtles and whaleshark. Lots of big memories for life. A great Way to travel and with good community and in parts of WA that are really special.
Review provided by Viator
864nourr
Apr 4, 2024
An amazing experience - That was an amazing experience !!! I’m only 18 so I was I not scared about staying alone and don’t meeting people…. I was wrong!!! There were all the age, all the nationality and that was so cool!!! I made friends from everywhere and saw things that I’ll never see again !! This tour trip will stay in my mind forever!! And Jeff was just incredible and really cool!! I’m glad to had a guide like him💕 if you’re hesitating about doing this tour or not just do it 🌊
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kleeg
Apr 4, 2024
It's an adventure, not a holiday - I wanted to see some of the west coast of Australia, which isn't as easy as the East Coast, especially if you don't have your own form of transport. This trip was perfect for that! There were about 22 of us in total, all varying ages, and some solo or with a friend or two, aswell as a wide range of nationalities. We were able to see some beautiful places, helping us to appreciate the natural world. We saw wild kangaroos, wild dolphins, turtles, and more if you chose to do an excursion. Everything was well organised, and it helps that the job to ensure it was organised was our leader, Geoff. He was able to ensure the smooth running of the tour, while we focussed on the experiences. Geoff told us about some of his favourite spots, enlightened us with his own stories and experiences, and took us to places we would have known about otherwise. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included. This is mainly cereals or toast for breakfast, wraps for lunch, and a mixture of meals in the evenings. Everyone gets stuck in to set up, prepare, cook, and clean up afterwards. As Australia is a big country, there were long bus journeys, unfortunately, I feel the bus could have been more updated. It was tight between the seats, and I am only 5 foot 2. The only place for our legs was straight down, there was no room to put them underneath the seat in front of us, to stretch them out a little, as the seats have low backs. We also had a day bag with us on the bus, and this had to go by our feet as there was no where else to put it, such as over head compartments, or under the seats due to how little space there was. I felt bad for those who were taller. Our large bags were in a trailer attached to the bus, which I thought was a good idea. There were also no curtains or blinds on the windows. I was sat on the left side of the bus, and it got very hot due to the sun being that side. I put my hat and sunglasses on due to how bright it was, though I was then not able to feel the aircon as it was right above my head and if I had my hat on, I couldn't feel the air, so became quite hot. Due to being on the road for long periods of time, I feel these issues on the bus need to be looked at a bit more. We stopped for plenty of toilet/snack breaks at road houses/supermarkets. The accommodation was good for me, I chose the shared hostel accommodation. We didn't spend much time in the rooms. I was first concerned we may be sharing rooms with others outside of the tour although that was not the case. We shared with those on the tour, and the dorms were mixed. I think those with private rooms had a few reservations. It would have been nice to have been able to spend time at some of the places where we had our accommodation such as when we visited Monkey Mia, or Geraldton. We mainly got everywhere in the evenings, and left early morning. The trip is fast paced, and a full day at one, or both of these would have been great. I know this would add cost, and make the tour longer, but they seemed like lovely places to explore and almost everyone said they would have liked to have stayed at Monkey Mia for atleast a day. I personally loved the trip and seeing the different areas of Western Australia. It is not an area I heard too much about and I am glad I decided to do the tour. I would like to once again thank, Geoff for his fantastic work ethic, and showing us some wonderful scenery/wildlife in Western Australia. It was clear that he loves his job. I feel we all had a magical night on the beach while stargazing and seeing baby turtles. A night to remember! If you go to do this trip, make sure to take a fly net for your head. There are lots of them!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
154mkt
Apr 4, 2024
Very nice tour - It was a really great tour! Geoff was a wonderful tour guide who accompanied us well, provided us with healthy food (almost all meals are included), told us lots of interesting things and made sure we were doing well. 🙂 The tour itself has really great stops and you get to see a lot!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
L7414wfandr_ek
Apr 2, 2024
Thank to Geoff it was an amazing trip along the west coast of Austalia. - Geoffrey called Geoff was a wonderful driver, cook, guide and entertainer. He could bring a group of different persons together ( between 25 and 73 years old ). It was the first time for us to travel with a group of mostly young people and it was a very positive experience. Thank to Geoff we saw so many amazing landscapes and animals , especially four whale sharks. We will always recommend this trip with Geoff.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
67margauxs
Mar 29, 2024
Stunning experience! - I had an amazing week. I never did tour trip before and I don’t regret it at all. I met beautiful people and had so much fun. Going from Perth to Exmouth and back in a week was challenging but we made it and I’m so grateful for all the memories we created. Geoffrey took care of everybody. He was really caring, always ready to bring us on new adventures. I was anxious to be in a group and just follow without having my free time but actually every night Geoff was telling us the plan for the day after for us to be able to organize ourselves around activities. Many restrooms stops on our way for us to buy snacks, or stretch our legs. My best memories was of course the whales shark day ! It was beautiful, a lot of energy.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Klaudiamv6183ph
Mar 29, 2024
Best trip ever - A really nice, well organised trip. I had a lot of fun and managed to see a lot. Our guide Geoff went out of his way to make this the best tour possible. Honestly he was one of if not the best guide I ever had.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
W5187jacraigp
Apr 9, 2024
An experience and amazing places we'll never forget. - Geoff H was amazing. He's a very passionate guide who loves his job & his fellow travellers. His enthusiasm is contagious which creates excitement for all. A tight schedule but Geoff kept the momentum and added a few extra sights. Well done Geoff.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today