Exmouth Whale Shark Tours

The Perth to Exmouth tour departs Perth at 7:25 am and travels north along the coast. The Indian Ocean will provide lunch, and a guided walk through the rock formations of the Pinnacles Desert will be enjoyed. As evening approaches, the journey will continue through Geraldton, and the night will be spent in Kalbarri.

Meals provided: Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation at Kalbarri Backpackers YHA includes a dorm room with shared bathroom facilities. The driving distance is 575km. The hike distance is 2km, with a grade level of 1-2.

Today, you can explore Kalbarri National Park. Start by hiking to Nature’s Window and admire the breathtaking rock formations. Then, hike the Z Bend trail for stunning views of Murchinson Gorge. In the afternoon, head towards Shark Bay and visit a unique beach covered in white cockle shells. Your accommodation for the night will be in Monkey Mia.

Meals include Breakfast and dinner. Accommodation is at RAC Monkey Mia Resort Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. There is an option for Kalbarri Abseiling at Z-Bend. The driving distance is 450km, and the hiking distance is 3km with a grade of 3-4.

Begin your day with an exciting adventure by abseiling down the gorge walls in Kalbarri National Park with Kalbarri Abseil. You don’t need any previous experience, as we provide on-site training. We also offer all the necessary equipment. If you don’t have a camera, don’t worry. Those who are not participating can take photos for you! You can easily organize this adventure while on tour.

You can witness the renowned Monkey Mia Dolphins swimming to shore this morning. You can even see them being hand-fed in knee-deep water. After that, enjoy relaxation on the stunning coastline before visiting the Stromatolites. These multi-layered rock formations were formed by a single-celled microbe and are believed to be 3.7 billion years old. They are still alive today. Tonight, you will journey to Coral Bay, where you will spend the night on the edge of the Ningaloo Reef.

Meals include Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation includes shared bathroom facilities at Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpacker Dorms or a similar option. The driving distance is 580km, while the hike is 2km with a Grade 1 difficulty level.

Explore the Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay. Snorkel the reefs near the shoreline. Take a tour to explore offshore reefs. Relax on the beach and enjoy the sun. Later, continue to Exmouth.

Meals include Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation is at the Potshot Hotel Resort Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. Options for activities include swimming with Manta Rays, snorkelling Ningaloo Reef, and taking glass-bottom boat tours. Please note that guests cannot book Whaleshark Swims on day four as they return after the bus has left Coral Bay. The driving distance for this day is 155km, with a Grade 1 difficulty level.

Optional Activities: (pre-booking is recommended)

Snorkel and swim with Manta Rays on the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours (limited to competent swimmers only).

Coral Bay Ecotours offers a 5-6 hour tour of the Ningaloo Reef. The tour includes all equipment and a short wetsuit if needed. You’ll have morning and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch with cold meats and salads. You can watch the manta rays swim underwater during the tour and go on two reef snorkels. You’ll see beautiful fish, corals, sea turtles and reef sharks. They also take you to a turtle sanctuary to watch turtles open for air.

Experience a Glass Bottom Boat tour of the Ningaloo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours.

Take a tour of the Ninglaoo Reef with Coral Bay Ecotours. Get on their glass bottom boat and see tropical and temperate fish and corals through the glass. Choose from 1, 2, or 3-hour journeys. The 1 hour is just for glass viewing. The 2-hour journey includes both glass viewing and a snorkel site. The 3-hour trip includes glass viewing, snorkelling, and visiting the turtle sanctuary. You can watch turtles feeding and coming up for air in the shallow water at the refuge. The skipper can even try to bring the turtles under the glass for you. Snorkel tours provide equipment.

Guests cannot book Whaleshark Swims on [day 4] due to their return time being after the bus departs from Coral Bay. All optional activities in Coral Bay must be completed no later than 3:45-4:00 pm.

Today, you will go to Cape Range National Park. You will see stunning limestone ranges, deep canyons, and 50km of beautiful beaches. You will visit Turquoise Bay and Vlamingh Head Lighthouse and relax at the Milyering Visitors Center. Finally, the tour will end in the late afternoon. It will be a fantastic way to finish your Perth to Exmouth tour.

Meals provided are Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodation is at Potshot Hotel Resort Backpacker Dorms or a similar option with shared bathroom facilities. There are two options for swimming with either Whalesharks (available from March to September) or Humpbacks (available from August to October), but pre-booking is required. The driving distance is 135km, and the hiking distance is 1km with a difficulty level of Grade 1-2.

Optional Activities: (pre-booking is recommended)

Exmouth Dive Centre offers the opportunity to swim with Whalesharks and Humpback Whales (seasonal Mar – Aug) for competent snorkelers only.

Join Exmouth Dive Centre for a day on the water. Start with a snorkel at the reef, where you can see beautiful coral and fish. You might even see turtles or reef sharks. Then, we’ll search for humpback whales and whale sharks with a spotter plane. Whether we swim with the whales depends on their willingness to participate. If they’re not interested, we’ll search for another group. We provide all the equipment and even a wetsuit if needed. You’ll also be served morning and afternoon tea and a buffet-style lunch.

Regrettably, you must check out your accommodation by 10:00 am today.

Meals included Breakfast. Accommodation: Guests can extend their stay or make arrangements for connections to their next destination at their own expense.

We may need to adjust tour routes or schedules due to weather changes, park closures, or operational reasons.