Perth, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia and Ningaloo Reef - 10 Days/9 Nights
Highlights - Indian Pacific, Perth, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri, Pinnacles Desert
Package Inclusions:
• Gold Kangaroo Service on the Indian Pacific
• Five day tour of Perth, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia and Ningaloo Reef including accommodation, most meals and sightseeing
• All meals as specified in your itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner
• Quality accommodation
DAY 1: Sunday
Perth
Make your own way to Perth. Check in to the Travelodge Perth for your overnight stay.
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DAY 2: Monday
Perth to Monkey Mia
Journey north via the 'lobster fishing' town of Port Denison, continue 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. (BLD)
DAY 3: Tuesday
Monkey Mia to Carnarvon
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. This afternoon visit the town of Denham for lunch, incredible Shell Beach and the Stromatolites before travelling north to Carnarvon. (BLD)
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DAY 4: Wednesday
Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef
Arrive at Coral Bay, centrepiece of the pristine 260km Ningaloo Reef inhabited by a rich array of sea life. Choose between a coral viewing or snorkelling cruise (included in the tour price). (BD)
DAY 5: Thursday
Carnarvon to Kalbarri
Known for wildflowers (best seen July to October) and magnificent rocky landscapes, visit Hawks Head in Kalbarri National Park. Stops will also be made to view seasonal wildflowers, before we travel to the coastal township of Kalbarri. (BLD)
DAY 6: Friday
Kalbarri to Perth
Enjoy sightseeing along the Kalbarri coastal gorges. Travel south to Cervantes - gateway to the renowned Pinnacles Desert, an amazing moon-like landscape and truly one of Australia's most mystical experiences. Time will be allowed to stroll among these limestone spires before returning to the Travelodge Perth, your base for the next two nights. (BL)
DAY 7: Saturday
Perth
Today is free to enjoy at your leisure. (B)
DAY 8: Sunday
Indian Pacific
This morning board the Indian Pacific and travel east to Kalgoorlie where you can join an optional Whistle Stop Tour†. (BLD)
DAY 9: Monday
The Nullarbor and Cook
Continue across the desolate Nullarbor Plain and stop at one of the world’s most isolated outposts, Cook. (BLD)
DAY 10: Tuesday
Adelaide
Your holiday concludes this morning on arrival in Adelaide. (B)
Reverse Itineraries
• Sydney departs on Wednesday
• Adelaide departs on Thursday
†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost
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