WESTERN AUSTRALIA SELF-DRIVE TOUR
Kalbarri
Federation Walkway , Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Monkey Mia
WESTERN AUSTRALIA EXPLORER
12 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
12 night self-drive tour from £ 2999pp
Exmouth
Pinnacles Desert oceanside adventures • incredible natural wonders to discover • charming coastal towns DAY 1 Fly to Perth
DAY 2 Perth
On arrival make your way to your hotel where the remainder of the day is yours to relax or head out and start taking in the sights and sounds of Perth .
DAY 3 Perth
At leisure in Australia ’ s sunniest capital city . Its heart is bustling with bars , restaurants , shopping and cultural places . A highlight is Kings Park , one of the world ’ s largest inner city parks .
DAY 4 Perth / Cervantes
Collect your hire car and join the Indian Ocean Drive north . Perhaps break your journey in Lancelin , a top spot for 4WD adventures on Western Australia ’ s largest sand dunes . Continue to Cervantes , which was established in 1962 to accommodate workers in the local cray fishing industry ( 123 miles ).
DAY 5 Cervantes
Just outside Cervantes is Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles . A visit to the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre will explain its mysteries and introduce you to the region ’ s history and habitats . If time allows , stay to watch the desert moods and colours change as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean , it ’ s truly magical .
DAY 6 Cervantes / Kalbarri
Stopping off options during today ’ s drive include Jurien Bay Marine Park , Dongara-Denison or the city of Geraldton . Travel on to Kalbarri , where the ancient rugged outback meets white-sand beaches , providing the ultimate oceanside adventure playground ( 235 miles ).
DAY 7 Kalbarri
If you ’ re visiting between July and October , you can see more than a thousand wildflowers in bloom and witness the migration of humpback whales to their feeding grounds in the southern oceans . Within Kalbarri National Park there are hiking trails to meander along or , you can admire the park ’ s beauty from aboard a river cruise or kayak . You ’ ll also find beaches aplenty where you can simply laze the day away .
DAY 8 Kalbarri / Monkey Mia
Get a glimpse of life on Earth over 3,500 million years ago by stopping at Hamelin Pool Stromatolites to meet the world ’ s oldest living marine fossils . If you ’ re travelling with children , visit Ocean Park Aquarium for close encounters with the many marine creatures that call Shark Bay home . Continue on to Monkey Mia in time for dinner beside an ocean sunset ( 248 miles ).
DAY 9 Monkey Mia
Make a beeline for Monkey Mia ’ s shoreline this morning , where memorable encounters with wild bottlenose dolphins can be enjoyed . Spend the rest of the day swimming or exploring the bay in a kayak .
DAY 10 Monkey Mia / Carnarvon
Travel onwards to Carnarvon , a palm-fringed coastal oasis offering a platter of fresh tropical flavours . The Heritage Precinct is a must-see with several significant historical buildings or perhaps head to Fascine Town Beach for a dip . No visit here would be complete without sampling some of the local produce , be it at one of the town ’ s restaurants or from local growers at seasonal weekly markets ( 219 miles )
DAY 11 Carnarvon / Exmouth
A short drive brings you to Exmouth , which is the gateway to World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park ( 226 miles ).
DAYS 12-13 Exmouth
Two days at leisure . Step off shore and swim a little way through the clear turquoise waters and you ’ ll find yourself drifting over the world ’ s largest fringing reef - Ningaloo Reef . This underwater paradise is a popular spot for all kinds of marine life , from dolphins , manta rays , turtles and humpback whales , to the largest fish in the ocean , the gentle whale shark . In contrast to the bright blues of Ningaloo , the rugged red gorges and canyons of Cape Range National Park offer spectacular outback adventures and wildlife encounters , all just half an hour ’ s drive south of town .
DAY 14 Exmouth
Your tour concludes today as you return your car at the airport for your onward journey .
Carnarvon Monkey Mia
Kalbarri
Cervantes
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth
Perth 2 nights ~ Cervantes 2 nights ~ Kalbarri 2 nights Monkey Mia 2 nights ~ Carnarvon 1 night Exmouth 3 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 4H Holiday Inn Perth ; 4H PLUS Pinnacles Edge Resort , Cervantes ; 3H PLUS Kalbarri Edge Resort ; 3H RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort ; 3H Hospitality , Carnarvon ; 4H Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort , Exmouth .
Meals : Room only except Carnarvon where breakfast .
Tour price : The price shown includes international flights to Perth and from Exmouth , 13 days compact car hire and accommodation as shown .
Note : One way drop fee between Apr-Oct is AU $ 440 . At other times it is AU $ 1100 .
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