Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm and UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage Area
6 Days
20 to 25 August 2025
Relaxed
$2,580pptw
52 villabucks
Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm and UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage Area
Step into the magnificent beauty of Shark Bay and Monkey Mia on this incredible holiday to Western Australia’s northwest coastline. Taste traditional aboriginal food and learn about the fascinating pearling industry. Witness incredible wildlife cruising the ancient waters of Shark Bay and get up close to an array of stunning marine life. Take in coastal plains and glide along the water for some truly special memories on a mid-year getaway!
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Geraldton (D)
Be ready for courtesy collection from your home to begin your holiday experience with us to the North of Western Australia. Travel along the coastal plains through Jurien Bay and Dongara en route to arrive in Geraldton for the night. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 2. Geraldton to Monkey Mia (BLD)
Today, we continue north to arrive to the incredible Shark Bay World Heritage Area, stopping along the way we will visit Shell Beach, a secluded beach with a very shelly shore, sandy coves and beautiful tide pools. Sift through the shores (up to 10m in depth) to find some treasures, by afternoon we arrive to the wonderful Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort for a night of tranquillity where the sun sets and rises over the ocean. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 3. Discover Monkey Mia (BD)
This morning, get up close and personal with wild dolphins and turtles, as they visit the shore of Monkey Mia for feeding. After a shared morning tea, enjoy a tranquil ocean journey to the Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm to learn about the fascinating history of pearling and take in the spectacular beauty and wildlife of the Cape Rose Cliffs. Later, visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre to learn about shipwrecks, explorers and the marine environment. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 4. Shark Bay marine life (BLD)
Begin your day with a wildlife cruise to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. After a lovely morning on the ocean, enjoy lunch and the extended afternoon at your leisure. Return in time for dinner together followed by a Digeridoo Dreaming Night Tour to learn about Aboriginal culture and history. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 5. Shark Bay to Geraldton (BD)
Get a close look at the region’s amazing marine life at the Shark Bay Ocean Park Aquarium, including loggerhead turtles, tiger sharks and sea snakes. Then it is all aboard for the return journey South back to Geraldton for a casual dining experience at our accommodation. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 6. Geraldton to Perth (BL)
Return to Perth via the Alexander Morrison and Watheroo National Parks to Moora, where we take a pit stop and enjoy a farewell lunch together before we see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 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
$2,580pptw
$490 single option
Highlights
• Astounding Shark Bay World Heritage Area
• Impressive Francois Peron Peninsula
• Meet Monkey Mia dolphins
• Pristine Hamelin Pool
• Impressive Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm tour
• Insightful Wula Gura Digeridoo Dreaming Night tour
• Wonderful Wildlife cruise
• Incredible Cape Rose Cliffs
• Get up close at the Shark Bay Aquarium
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• 13 meals – 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
• 5 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 6 Days
Dates: 20 to 25 August 2025
Activity Level: Relaxed
$2,580pptw
$490 single option
Earn: 52 villabucks
Highlights
• Astounding Shark Bay World Heritage Area
• Impressive Francois Peron Peninsula
• Meet Monkey Mia dolphins
• Pristine Hamelin Pool
• Impressive Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm tour
• Insightful Wula Gura Digeridoo Dreaming Night tour
• Wonderful Wildlife cruise
• Incredible Cape Rose Cliffs
• Get up close at the Shark Bay Aquarium
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• 13 meals – 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
• 5 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Geraldton (D)
Be ready for courtesy collection from your home to begin your holiday experience with us to the North of Western Australia. Travel along the coastal plains through Jurien Bay and Dongara en route to arrive in Geraldton for the night. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 2. Geraldton to Monkey Mia (BLD)
Today, we continue north to arrive to the incredible Shark Bay World Heritage Area, stopping along the way we will visit Shell Beach, a secluded beach with a very shelly shore, sandy coves and beautiful tide pools. Sift through the shores (up to 10m in depth) to find some treasures, by afternoon we arrive to the wonderful Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort for a night of tranquillity where the sun sets and rises over the ocean. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 3. Discover Monkey Mia (BD)
This morning, get up close and personal with wild dolphins and turtles, as they visit the shore of Monkey Mia for feeding. After a shared morning tea, enjoy a tranquil ocean journey to the Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm to learn about the fascinating history of pearling and take in the spectacular beauty and wildlife of the Cape Rose Cliffs. Later, visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre to learn about shipwrecks, explorers and the marine environment. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 4. Shark Bay marine life (BLD)
Begin your day with a wildlife cruise to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. After a lovely morning on the ocean, enjoy lunch and the extended afternoon at your leisure. Return in time for dinner together followed by a Digeridoo Dreaming Night Tour to learn about Aboriginal culture and history. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 5. Shark Bay to Geraldton (BD)
Get a close look at the region’s amazing marine life at the Shark Bay Ocean Park Aquarium, including loggerhead turtles, tiger sharks and sea snakes. Then it is all aboard for the return journey South back to Geraldton for a casual dining experience at our accommodation. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 6. Geraldton to Perth (BL)
Return to Perth via the Alexander Morrison and Watheroo National Parks to Moora, where we take a pit stop and enjoy a farewell lunch together before we see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 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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Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Walkers are ok unless there is overnight rail or cruising included in the tour.
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Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
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