6 Day Shark Bay, Monkey Mia & Kalbarri

Itinerary Details

Day 1

(MD, Motel) Along the Indian Ocean Drive to the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park; enjoy morning tea as you wander this interesting landscape. Lunch in Jurien Bay, a major base for the WA fishing industry. In the afternoon we meander through Lesueur National Park; the second most diverse flora region in WA. On to Port Denison and Dongara. Note: Entry to the Pinnacles included.

Day 2

(FB, MD, Motel) Morning tour of Geraldton. Over recent years Geraldton has had some major changes in the town. We visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial overlooking the town then take some time to enjoy the new foreshore area. Travel along the North West Coastal Highway to Billabong before heading out to Shark Bay. On the peninsula we visit the Stromatolites of Hamelin Bay and the extensive Shell Beach before reaching Denham, Australia’s most Westerly town for a two night stop.

Day 3

(FB, PD, Motel) To Monkey Mia to visit the wild dolphins that have been gathering in the waters off this remote beach for decades. There is plenty of time to enjoy this calm beach and Information Centre before a cruise of the marine park in search of dugongs and turtles and a visit to the Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm. Back to Denham for lunch before a visit to “Ocean Park”, an exciting eco-friendly and interactive aquarium located on the pristine shores of the Shark Bay World Heritage Marine Park. The park enables guests to see, touch and learn about the fascinating marine creatures found in the heritage listed area inc luding turtles, rays and sea snakes. Later enjoy a BBQ dinner at Peron Homestead, once an extensive sheep station. Enjoy a dip in the artesian fed hot baths to wind up the day. Note: Monkey Mia, Cruise, Peron Homestead and Ocean Park entries included.

Day 4

(FB, MD, Motel) Departing Denham back down the peninsular to the North West Coastal Highway. Crossing the Murchison River at Galena Bridge and head to the coast at Kalbarri.

Day 5

(CB, PD, Motel) To Kalbarri National Park and the stunning gorges of Z Bend & Natures Window. Lunch in Kalbarri at the mouth of the Murchison River. In the afternoon we visit Rainbow Jungle regarded as Australia’s most beautiful parrot habitat, a unique complex with an amazing array of colours and birds. Note: National Park and Rainbow Jungle entry included.

Day 6

(CB) Via the Pink Lakes north of Port Gregory to Northampton for Morning Tea. Back to Geraldton for lunch before returning to Perth along the Brand Highway and the rolling hills of the Badgingarra sand plains.