4-Day Coastal Loop via Monkey Mia Dolphins Kalbarri & Pinnacles
Discover for yourself what makes this part of Australia so special by joining our Coastal Loop tour from Perth to Monkey Mia. We head to the World Heritage-listed gateways of Kalbarri and Shark Bay, with accessible wildlife such as dolphins playing in the surf at Monkey Mia and eye-opening rock formations, you’ll be blown away by what we’ve managed to fit into this trip.
Highlights:
• Experience Monkey Mia’s beautiful beaches and wild resident dolphins
• Wander through the ancient rock formations of the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
• Uncover the natural wonders of Kalbarri National Park Which includes The Skywalk, Nature’s Window, and Hawkes head lookout.
• Visit the extraordinary and unique pink lake near the coast of the Indian Ocean
• Take a stroll along Shell Beach made from millions of tiny cockle shells.
• Stop in at the stunning HMAS Sydney War memorial and enjoy the view of Geraldton
• Lunch in the beautiful seaside town of Cervantes at the Famous Lobster Shack.
ItineraryDay 1: Perth to KalbarriStop At: The Pinnacles, Pinnacles Drive Nambung National Park, Cervantes, Western Australia 6511 Australia
Beginning in Perth, we head into the strange and eerie Pinnacles Desert, with a guided walk through the limestone structures that reach up out of the golden desert sands
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Geraldton, Geraldton, Western Australia
Followed by a scenic lunch location by the sea and a stop in Geraldton.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kalbarri, Kalbarri, Western Australia
Stay overnight in the sleepy seaside town of Kalbarri, where the Murchison River flows out into the Indian Ocean.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kalbarri Edge Resort private studio room, with ensuite bathroom or similar equivalent.
Day 2: Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia, Shark BayStop At: Kalbarri National Park WA 6536, Australia
Visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend in Kalbarri National Park where water has carved its way through sandstone. Here you have the option to try abseiling (additional cost). Walking distance approx. 3km
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Nature’s Window, Ajana-Kalbarri Road, Kalbarri, Western Australia 6536 Australia
Enjoy the spectacular view at Nature’s Window a great location for that picture perfect photo opportunity.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shell Beach, Via Shark Bay Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537 Australia
Take a strolling along Shell Beach, made of millions of tiny white shells.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia, Western Australia
Then it’s on to Monkey Mia where we will stay right by the beach with resident dolphins at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort private beach or garden view room, with ensuite bathroom or similar.
Day 3: Monkey Mia to GeraldtonStop At: Monkey Mia Reserve, 1 Monkey Mia Rd Shark Bay area, Gascoyne Region, Monkey Mia, Western Australia 6537 Australia
This morning we will meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some up and close amazing photos. Choose to hire a Kayak and go for a paddle (optional extra), chill out on the beach or at the resort or search for turtles, dugongs, emus and kangaroos all who call this region home!
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast at your hotel.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Hospitality Geraldton Motel private standard room, with ensuite bathroom or similar equivalent.
Day 4: Geraldton to PerthStop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
Kick back and relax on the bus as you’ll have plenty of time to explore the sights on your return. Before returning to Perth in the afternoon.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast at your hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult, not recommended for child aged 5 years old and under"
"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."
"If minimum numbers are not met for this tour an alternative solution will be arranged, potentially resulting in a sector of this tour being operated by our coach sharing partner Red Earth Safaris"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Criterion Hotel Perth, 560 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.