Enjoy an unforgettable week exploring the rugged landscapes and National Parks of the West Coast, enjoying spectacular ocean views and venturing into the turquoise seas for some up close wildlife experiences.
With epic road trip vibes, breathtaking views, and unique wildlife encounters, this tour takes you to some of the best destinations on the West Coast of Australia. Kalbarri National Park, the Pinnacles, and Ningaloo Reef are just some of the iconic spots you’ll get to explore. Snorkel with turtles and Ningaloo Reef, a fringe reef bursting with bright coral and an array of sea life, just metres from the shoreline. Experience a wild encounter with dolphins at Monkey Mia, in the World Heritage Listed Shark Bay. Stroll along stunning beaches made up entirely of shells. You’ll even have the option of joining a tour to swim with the Manta Rays or Whale Sharks! Aside from the water activities, and plenty of time to unwind on picturesque beaches, enjoy hikes through diverse National Parks with views of iconic landmarks. See Nature’s Window, the Z-Bend, cliff top views of the Murchison Gorge, and lighthouse views at Cape Range with a guided walk. Every evening you’ll get the chance to enjoy a wonderful sunset, with an amazing tour group and experienced guide, dinner and drinks and comfortable hostel style accommodation, with time to explore the little seaside towns of the West Coast.
With 7 full days to complete your journey, you’ll be able to enjoy every amazing aspect of your trip, and truly discover why Western Australia’s coast is known as the nature lovers paradise.
Leaving Perth, head to your first stop at the incredible Pinnacles Desert in the Nambung National Park for a guided tour. Here you’ll wander through the ancient limestone natural structures and learn about the history of how they formed. Enjoy your lunch stop by the sea at the beautiful Jurien Bay, and enjoy the journey up Indian Ocean Drive for insane coastal views of the turquoise Indian Ocean. Stop off at the iconic Pink Lake outside of Geraldton, a sight you won’t forget in a hurry. Your dinner and accommodation tonight will be in the seaside town of Kalbarri.
Day 2: Kalbarri to Monkey Mia
Rise nice and early for a picture perfect sunrise at the Kalbarri’s Skywalk or Nature’s Window. Next explore Kalbarri National Park, where you will visit the Murchison Gorge and Z-Bend for gorgeous rocky views of where the water has carved through the sandstone, creating a rugged gorge that’s awesome to view. After lunch at the iconic Billabong Roadhouse, visit the World Heritage listed Shark Bay. Enjoy the rugged red cliffs and beautiful clear ocean, and stop off to discover the living fossils known as the Stromatolites. Finally head to Monkey Mia for beachside accommodation and dinner.
Day 3: Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
Today starts the right way, meeting the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins! Enjoy interacting with these incredible creatures and be sure to take some awesome photos. Before heading off for the next part of your journey, enjoy some downtime at the gorgeous beach and relaxing coffee shops. Next, visit Eagle Bluff for awesome views overlooking the town of Denham, and stroll along a beach made entirely of shells before lunch. Journey along the coast once more for lovely ocean views before arriving into Coral Bay for the evening, settling for an exciting day ahead of you at the famous Ningaloo Reef.
Day 4: Coral Bay to Exmouth
An exciting day ahead of you exploring the Ningaloo Reef, a spectacular fringe reef with a wide variety of all kinds of sea creatures. The activities today are endless – join a boat tour, swim with the manta rays, snorkel the reef, or enjoy free time to explore the beautiful beaches of Coral Bay. After lunch, head to Exmouth, right on the peninsula of the West Coast, for two nights in the town and a full day exploring.
Day 5: Exmouth
Full day exploring Exmouth and all of the wonderful destinations this place has to offer. Head to Cape Range National Park for views of awesome rugged limestone ranges and spectacular canyons. Enjoy the 50km of pristine beaches, voted some of the most beautiful in all of Australia. Catch some sun on the beach and go snorkelling with turtles in the aptly named Turquoise Bay. In the afternoon you’ll have plenty of free time to explore the town of Exmouth itself, or choose to join a Whaleshark or Humpback tour where you can go swimming with these marvellous creatures. Enjoy a wonderful sunset at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse before another evening of relaxing at your accommodation.
Day 6: Exmouth to Geraldton
Today, you leave Exmouth to start making your way back south to Perth, but not without more wonderful destinations to explore. Visit Carnarvon for a stop at the local banana or mango plantations and enjoy lunch right on the waterfront. Then head to the picturesque Murchison River, before enjoying a coffee and ice cream stop along the way. Tonight will be spent in Geraldton for the group’s final dinner and evening together.
Day 7: Geraldton to Perth
On your final day of this epic Exmouth Explorer trip, enjoy a walk along the 3 Bay Walk at Green Head and stop off for amazing views of Geraldton at the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Next, wander amongst the sand dunes of Lancelin for a breathtaking landscape sight. Finally, it’s time to head back to Perth, taking in the final moments of this tour with wonderful countryside views and awesome new memories.
Tour Overview
Spend a week exploring Western Australia’s stunning West Coast, with highlights like Kalbarri National Park, Ningaloo Reef, and Monkey Mia. Enjoy snorkelling, wildlife encounters, scenic hikes, sunsets, and seaside towns.
Inclusions & Extras
Included
6 x Breakfast, 5 x Lunch, 5 x Dinner
6 Nights Hostel Dorm Share Accommodation – With Shared Bathroom
Admission To All National Parks
Dolphin Experience Fees
Guided Walks (6-8km total)
Australian Wildlife Sightings, In The Wild
Experienced Driver Guide
Air-conditioned Mini-coach Travel
Comprehensive Tour Commentary
Select Inner City Pick-Up and Drop Off Points
Excluded
Any Meals Not Indicated
Personal Expenses
Additional Tours
Activities and Hire Equipment
Travel Insurance Is Highly Recommended
Tour Type & Availability
Exmouth Explorer Group Tour + Shared Accommodation
$1,995.00
7 Day Exmouth Explorer Perth - Exmouth Return + Shared Accommodation
Exmouth Explorer Group Tour + Shared Twin/Double Accommodation
$2,695.00
7 Day Exmouth Explorer Perth - Exmouth Return + Shared Twin/Double Accommodation
Exmouth Explorer Group Tour + Private Single Accommodation
$3,505.00
7 Day Exmouth Explorer Perth - Exmouth Return + Private Single Accommodation
Billabong Backpackers – 381 Beaufort St, Highgate
Criterion Hotel – 560 Hay St, Perth
DoubleTree Hilton Perth – 100 James St, Northbridge
Hostel G – 80 Stirling St, Perth
Mantra on Hay Perth – 201 Hay St, Perth
Pan Pacific Perth – 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Parmelia Hilton Perth – 14 Mill St, Perth
Perth City YHA – 300 Wellington St, Perth
Quality Hotel Ambassador Perth – 196 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central – 24 Mount St, Perth
Whitfords Train Station – Kingsley
Customer reviews for West Coast Explorer – Perth to Exmouth Return
Customer Rating
4.86 / 5.0
Based on 14 reviews
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Lucas Weber
04/09/2024
This tour honestly surprised me in the best way. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Western Australia, but the landscapes were next-level so raw and untouched. The dolphins at Monkey Mia and the snorkeling at Ningaloo were unforgettable. I booked through the Happy Travels online call centre, and Abbie was super helpful. She gave me the lowdown on what to pack and even sent me info on extra activities. I felt really supported the whole time never felt like I was going it alone.
Mia Fischer
09/08/2024
The Exmouth Explorer tour exceeded all my expectations. Snorkeling at Ningaloo Reef was a dream come true. Kudos to Tom from Happy Travels call centre for recommending this adventure.
Tom Becker
02/07/2024
Amazing trip cheers Lauren will deffo book with you again.
Amélie Laurent
07/03/2024
From Monkey Mia's dolphins to the vibrant coral reefs, this tour had it all. Thanks to Liam from Happy Travels Melbourne for guiding me through the booking
Zoe Müller
11/12/2023
GReat trip. Would do it again iuf i had the money.
Léa Moreau
09/05/2023
Very top trip highly recomend. From France!!
Maxime Dubois
12/01/2023
Loveed the tour. Bertt our tour guide was so goooood! HAd a fab time 10/10
Finn Gallagher
01/01/1970
Amazing experience we always wanted to do the WEst Coast and we foudn this one online and loved the experience. Thanks Happ yTravels and Autopia..
Ruby Clarke
01/01/1970
Can’t recommend this enough if you’re looking for something different. The Exmouth Explorer took us to spots I’d never even heard of, and they were insane. Zoe from the Happy Travels call centre made booking it super straightforward, and even sent a checklist before the trip. You don’t get that kind of service often when booking online! Felt like someone actually cared I had a good time
Niamh O’Sullivan
01/01/1970
This trip was the highlight of my Aussie adventure so far. Camping under the stars, swimming with fish in crystal-clear water, and just being constantly wowed by the scenery. Jake at the Happy Travels call centre helped me choose this trip when I wasn’t sure what direction to head. He even followed up to make sure I had all my confirmations. Really professional team and an epic trip!
Sophie Chapman
01/01/1970
Met awesome people and saw wild places I didn’t even know existed.
Elias Schneider
01/01/1970
Snorkelled Ningaloo, saw dolphins, and camped under the stars. Booked with sophie and harry at Happy Travels Byron
Josh Davies
01/01/1970
Had a great experience thanks to abbie for booking it for me. Loved it!
Conor Byrne
01/01/1970
Absolutely loved this trip! From the Pinnacles to Turquoise Bay, every stop was breathtaking. A big thank you to Jess at Happy Travels for making the booking process seamless.
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Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames.
Cancellations within 14 days / no-show: 100% cancellation fee applies.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to reconfirm my bookings?
All Exmouth Explorer bookings must be reconfirmed 48 hours in advance by contacting your tour provider directly using the contact information listed on your tour voucher.
What should i do if my trip is cancelled due to bad weather?
You may either re-schedule directly with the supplier or you can email our support team on [email protected] and include your voucher number, name of product you booked, planned departure date and your contact details. Once you’ve emailed us, you can drop us a line at +61 2 5633 1149.
Do you book tours with flexible dates? If so, how long are they valid for?
Yes, we do have open dated/flexible tickets available. Most tour vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase, however please be aware that you may be subject to supplier price fluctuations. All ticket validity is specified on the tour voucher. If you are unsure of the validity of your voucher, just ask one of our wonderful staff.
What do I do if I need help with an existing booking?
Some tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each service provider, but some of the more usual extras are: EMC tax, stinger suit hire, luggage storage, sleeping bag hire, linen hire, national park fee, food, insurance, accommodation, equipment hire, petrol levy, etc. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual service provider when you re-confirm your booking.
Do I need travel insurance?
We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have travel insurance, please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.
Do you offer payment plans?
Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100AUD deposit required).
How do I know if my trip is BYO?
Most tour vouchers will specify if your trip is BYO however we recommend asking your tour provider if your trip is BYO when you reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior to departure.
This tour honestly surprised me in the best way. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Western Australia, but the landscapes were next-level so raw and untouched. The dolphins at Monkey Mia and the snorkeling at Ningaloo were unforgettable. I booked through the Happy Travels online call centre, and Abbie was super helpful. She gave me the lowdown on what to pack and even sent me info on extra activities. I felt really supported the whole time never felt like I was going it alone.