Breathtakingly beautiful Kalbarri National Park & Skywalk
10 Days
5 to 14 August 2025
Moderate
$4,195pptw
84 villabucks
Breathtakingly beautiful Kalbarri National Park & Skywalk
Travel through two UNESCO World Heritage Areas with us on this fabulous road trip along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Uncover the unique landscapes and myriad of marine life home to the Shark Bay and Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Areas. Delight in wonderful wildlife encounters along the way, from dolphins frolicking near the shore at Monkey Mia to rare black-footed rock wallabies in Yardie Creek Gorge.Travel through two UNESCO World Heritage Areas with us on this fabulous road trip along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Uncover the unique landscapes and myriad of marine life home to the Shark Bay and Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Areas. Delight in wonderful wildlife encounters along the way, from dolphins frolicking near the shore at Monkey Mia to rare black-footed rock wallabies in Yardie Creek Gorge.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kalbarri (D)
Enjoy complimentary transfer to board the Villa coach, enjoying a shared morning tea at the Gravity Discovery Centre. Travel the coastal plains of Badgingarra with a lunch stop in Jurien Bay, continue through Eneabba, Dongara and Greenough, before arriving in Kalbarri. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 2. Kalbarri Wilderness Cruise (BLD)
Awaken to glide down the beautiful Murchison River on board your Kalbarri Wilderness Cruise. In the afternoon be ready to embark on a tour of the Kalbarri National Park where you will experience breathtaking views from the Kalbarri Skywalk, marvel at the gorges and meandering Murchison River from incredible vantage points. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 3. Kalbarri to Monkey Mia (BD)
Travel the North West Coastal Highway to set your sights on Hamelin Pool and set foot on a beach filled with trillions of shells, the famous Shell Beach. Float to the salty shores of Shell Beach where you should find the ancient stromatolites. By late afternoon arrive at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, placing you in the remarkable Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 4. Shark Bay wilderness and Ocean Park Aquarium (BLD)
Watch the sunrise over the ocean as you witness wild dolphins swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Monkey Mia. Board an 18 metre sailing catamaran, with Aristocat Cruise’s to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. Spot dolphins, green turtles, manta rays. In the afternoon, get up close with the myriad of marine life at the Ocean Park Aquarium.
Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 5. Monkey Mia to Exmouth (BD)
Relax on the coach today for our journey North to the holiday town of Exmouth. Exmouth will be our base to explore the incredible Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area, including the Cape Range Natonal Park and all the coastal treasures on offer. Overnight: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth
Day 6. Cape Range National Park (BLD)
Today is a day of exploring, begin in the Cape Range National Park to join a cruise through Yardie Creek, where you may be lucky enough to spot rare black-footed rock wallabies and take in ranges spectacular views. Following lunch, enjoy scenic touring to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, past Harold E Holt Naval Base, the Navy Pier and the Potshot Monument. Overnight: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth
Day 7. Ningaloo Marine Park, Coral Bay (BD)
Step aboard an eco-cruise and spend the morning on the water enjoying incredible views of the abundant marine life and colourful coral gardens of the Ningaloo Marine Park. Indulge in lunch at Bills Bar before we travel south to Carnarvon. Overnight: Carnarvon Motel, Carnarvon
Day 8. Carnarvon (BD)
Discover Carnarvon’s significant sites of interest. View the One Mile Jetty, the old whaling and prawn factory, local farms and the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Overnight: Carnarvon Motel, Carnarvon
Day 9. Carnarvon to Geraldton (BD)
Continue our journey south to the Batavia Coast and Geraldton, stopping at Northampton on the way. Discover a moving tour that makes tribute to the sailors of the HMAS Sydeny II during World War II at the Geraldton Mount Scott memorial.
Overnight: Best Western Geraldton, Geraldton
Day 10. Geraldton to Perth (BL)
Commence our return journey home, heading South to Jurien Bay for a delicious farewell lunch.
Upon arrival in Perth we will see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 1800 066 272 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image: Tourism WA
Dates & Pricing
$4,195pptw
$760 single option
Highlights
• Relax aboard a Kalbarri Wilderness cruise
• Breathtaking beautiful Kalbarri National Park & Skywalk
• Meet resident Monkey Mia dolphins
• View ‘living fossils’ (stromatolites) at Hamelin Pool
• Float in the salty shores of Shell Beach
• Immerse yourself at Ocean Park Aquarium
• Cruise to spot the “Big 5” of Shark Bay
• Visit Francois Peron National Park
• Experience Exmouth & Cape Range National Park
• Spectacular Yardie Creek Cruise
• Underwater world of Coral Bay
• Celebrate history at Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 22 meals
• 9 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 10 Days
Dates: 5 to 14 August 2025
Activity Level: Moderate
$4,195pptw
$760 single option
Earn: 84 villabucks
Highlights
• Relax aboard a Kalbarri Wilderness cruise
• Breathtaking beautiful Kalbarri National Park & Skywalk
• Meet resident Monkey Mia dolphins
• View ‘living fossils’ (stromatolites) at Hamelin Pool
• Float in the salty shores of Shell Beach
• Immerse yourself at Ocean Park Aquarium
• Cruise to spot the “Big 5” of Shark Bay
• Visit Francois Peron National Park
• Experience Exmouth & Cape Range National Park
• Spectacular Yardie Creek Cruise
• Underwater world of Coral Bay
• Celebrate history at Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 22 meals
• 9 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kalbarri (D)
Enjoy complimentary transfer to board the Villa coach, enjoying a shared morning tea at the Gravity Discovery Centre. Travel the coastal plains of Badgingarra with a lunch stop in Jurien Bay, continue through Eneabba, Dongara and Greenough, before arriving in Kalbarri. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 2. Kalbarri Wilderness Cruise (BLD)
Awaken to glide down the beautiful Murchison River on board your Kalbarri Wilderness Cruise. In the afternoon be ready to embark on a tour of the Kalbarri National Park where you will experience breathtaking views from the Kalbarri Skywalk, marvel at the gorges and meandering Murchison River from incredible vantage points. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 3. Kalbarri to Monkey Mia (BD)
Travel the North West Coastal Highway to set your sights on Hamelin Pool and set foot on a beach filled with trillions of shells, the famous Shell Beach. Float to the salty shores of Shell Beach where you should find the ancient stromatolites. By late afternoon arrive at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, placing you in the remarkable Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 4. Shark Bay wilderness and Ocean Park Aquarium (BLD)
Watch the sunrise over the ocean as you witness wild dolphins swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Monkey Mia. Board an 18 metre sailing catamaran, with Aristocat Cruise’s to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. Spot dolphins, green turtles, manta rays. In the afternoon, get up close with the myriad of marine life at the Ocean Park Aquarium.
Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 5. Monkey Mia to Exmouth (BD)
Relax on the coach today for our journey North to the holiday town of Exmouth. Exmouth will be our base to explore the incredible Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area, including the Cape Range Natonal Park and all the coastal treasures on offer. Overnight: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth
Day 6. Cape Range National Park (BLD)
Today is a day of exploring, begin in the Cape Range National Park to join a cruise through Yardie Creek, where you may be lucky enough to spot rare black-footed rock wallabies and take in ranges spectacular views. Following lunch, enjoy scenic touring to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, past Harold E Holt Naval Base, the Navy Pier and the Potshot Monument. Overnight: Potshot Hotel Resort, Exmouth
Day 7. Ningaloo Marine Park, Coral Bay (BD)
Step aboard an eco-cruise and spend the morning on the water enjoying incredible views of the abundant marine life and colourful coral gardens of the Ningaloo Marine Park. Indulge in lunch at Bills Bar before we travel south to Carnarvon. Overnight: Carnarvon Motel, Carnarvon
Day 8. Carnarvon (BD)
Discover Carnarvon’s significant sites of interest. View the One Mile Jetty, the old whaling and prawn factory, local farms and the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Overnight: Carnarvon Motel, Carnarvon
Day 9. Carnarvon to Geraldton (BD)
Continue our journey south to the Batavia Coast and Geraldton, stopping at Northampton on the way. Discover a moving tour that makes tribute to the sailors of the HMAS Sydeny II during World War II at the Geraldton Mount Scott memorial.
Overnight: Best Western Geraldton, Geraldton
Day 10. Geraldton to Perth (BL)
Commence our return journey home, heading South to Jurien Bay for a delicious farewell lunch.
Upon arrival in Perth we will see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 1800 066 272 for details.
Image: Tourism WANew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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