Featuring Monkey Mia and the Batavia Coast
7 Days
23 to 29 August 2025
Moderate
$2,720pptw
54 villabucks
Featuring Monkey Mia and the Batavia Coast
Become a West Coast explorer with us, pack your suitcase for a truly incredible experience in the northern Spring climate. See the annual explosion of wildflowers and the unique natural wonders of the Batavia Coast. Travel to the edge of Western Australia’s vast station country, home to a wide variety of wildflowers, including the renowned Wreath Leschenaultia. Delight in the display of everlastings that carpet the rugged Coalseam Reserve, explore Kalbarri and the treasures Shark Bay.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kalbarri (D)
Your adventure begins with courtesy collection from home, travel north along the wildflower-rich coastal plains through Dongara, historic Greenough and Geraldton en route to Kalbarri.
Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 2. Wildflower guide, Kalbarri National Park (BLD)
Spend the day with a local specialist wildflower guide to experience the abundance of blooms in Kalbarri. Visit the Kalbarri National Park to step out above the ancient Murchison River Gorges and travel along Kalbarri’s dramatical coastline. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 3. Kalbarri to Shark Bay (BLD)
Today, we continue our journey north to explore the beautiful Shark Bay World Heritage Area, stopping along the way to see the ancient Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool, which are some of the world’s oldest living organisms. After an afternoon of touring relax in your island resort for an indulgent dinner. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 4. Shark Bay marine life (BLD)
Stand seaside at Monkey Mia this morning to meet wild dolphins, have a look through the Dolphin Information Centre before boarding a wildlife cruise to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. Later, visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre to learn about shipwrecks, explorers and the marine environment. Retreat beachside, after an insightful day at the beautiful Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. 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’s all aboard for the journey south to make our way into Geraldton. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 6. Wildflower guide, Coalseam Reserve (BLD)
Awaken to admire the everlastings of the Coalseam Reserve, visit Mullewa and keep your eyes peeled for the unique and rare Wreath Leschenaultia, all this guided with our very own wildflower specialist. Immerse yourself in the experience, documenting all species of wildflowers and showing us your photography skills! Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 7. Geraldton to Perth (BL)
Travel south via the Alexander Morrison and Watheroo National Parks to Moora and enjoy a filling farewell lunch. Return into Perth, where we see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 1800 066 272 for details.
Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.
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.
Dates & Pricing
$2,720pptw
$535 single option
Highlights
• Incredible specialist wildflower guide in Kalbarri & Geraldton
• Discover treasures of Shark Bay World Heritage Area
• Truly beautiful Francois Peron Peninsula
• Meet Monkey Mia Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins
• Spectacular flowering Mullewa & Coalseam Reserve
• Crystal clear Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
• Dramatic Murchison River Gorge
• Charming Greenough & Geraldton
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• 17 meals – 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 7 Days
Dates: 23 to 29 August 2025
Activity Level: Moderate
$2,720pptw
$535 single option
Earn: 54 villabucks
Highlights
• Incredible specialist wildflower guide in Kalbarri & Geraldton
• Discover treasures of Shark Bay World Heritage Area
• Truly beautiful Francois Peron Peninsula
• Meet Monkey Mia Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins
• Spectacular flowering Mullewa & Coalseam Reserve
• Crystal clear Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
• Dramatic Murchison River Gorge
• Charming Greenough & Geraldton
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, Western Australia)
• 17 meals – 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
• 6 nights’ accommodation
• Tours & attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader & Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kalbarri (D)
Your adventure begins with courtesy collection from home, travel north along the wildflower-rich coastal plains through Dongara, historic Greenough and Geraldton en route to Kalbarri.
Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 2. Wildflower guide, Kalbarri National Park (BLD)
Spend the day with a local specialist wildflower guide to experience the abundance of blooms in Kalbarri. Visit the Kalbarri National Park to step out above the ancient Murchison River Gorges and travel along Kalbarri’s dramatical coastline. Overnight: Kalbarri Edge Resort, Kalbarri
Day 3. Kalbarri to Shark Bay (BLD)
Today, we continue our journey north to explore the beautiful Shark Bay World Heritage Area, stopping along the way to see the ancient Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool, which are some of the world’s oldest living organisms. After an afternoon of touring relax in your island resort for an indulgent dinner. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Monkey Mia
Day 4. Shark Bay marine life (BLD)
Stand seaside at Monkey Mia this morning to meet wild dolphins, have a look through the Dolphin Information Centre before boarding a wildlife cruise to explore the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. Later, visit the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre to learn about shipwrecks, explorers and the marine environment. Retreat beachside, after an insightful day at the beautiful Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. 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’s all aboard for the journey south to make our way into Geraldton. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 6. Wildflower guide, Coalseam Reserve (BLD)
Awaken to admire the everlastings of the Coalseam Reserve, visit Mullewa and keep your eyes peeled for the unique and rare Wreath Leschenaultia, all this guided with our very own wildflower specialist. Immerse yourself in the experience, documenting all species of wildflowers and showing us your photography skills! Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn, Geraldton
Day 7. Geraldton to Perth (BL)
Travel south via the Alexander Morrison and Watheroo National Parks to Moora and enjoy a filling farewell lunch. Return into Perth, where we see you safely home.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 1800 066 272 for details.
Please note the appearance of wildflowers is a natural event, which is dependent on rainfall and is therefore not guaranteed.
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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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Relaxed
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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Highly Active
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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Challenging
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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