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8-Day Perth to Exmouth Comfort Tour: Ningaloo Reef, Rock Lobster & Coastal Wonders

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This eight-day comfort adventure is your front-row seat to Western Australia’s wild beauty, rich culture, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Where else can you walk among the towering limestone Pinnacles, snorkel the world-heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, swim alongside gentle whale sharks, enjoy freshly caught lobster, and connect with Indigenous Elders over bush tucker and music? Nowhere else.

Designed for travellers who crave more than the ordinary, this journey invites you to engage deeply with WA’s diverse landscapes and cultures. Immerse yourself in First Nations traditions through hands-on experiences, storytelling, and art. Visit coastal towns full of character, wander historic streets, and enjoy local cuisine made from the freshest regional produce. From dolphin spotting in Monkey Mia to glass-bottom boat rides in Coral Bay, this small-group tour blends natural wonders, wildlife, and authentic culture in an itinerary that’s relaxed yet rich with discovery. It’s Western Australia—unfiltered, unforgettable, and comfortably explored.

Highlights:

  • Boutique touring style – enjoy a thoughtfully curated, small-group experience with a relaxed pace and a bespoke itinerary tailored for the comfort-level traveller. 
  • Natural wonders of WA - explore the Pinnacles alien-like limestone towers, Kallabari’s Nature Window & Skywalk the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon and Shell Beach. 
  • First Nations and Cultural Experience - engage with the Nhanda and Malgana people through art, storytelling, music demonstrations, think the didgeridoo and eat bushtucker. 
  • Unique Wildlife Encounters - Spot bottlenose dolphins at Monkey Mia, see dugongs and sea turtles. There is an option to swim with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks on Ningallo Reef  
  • Iconic Coastal Experiences - Pull up and keep your own lobster catch in Kalbarri. Cruise around Coral Bay’s Ningaloo Reef on a glass bottom boat. The most wonderful part, you get to snorkel among 250 coral species
  • Heritage and History - Visit Geraldton’s HMAS memorial, Northampton's historic streets & First Nations Gallery,  Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre
  • Seamless Journey From Perth To Exmouth - Travel in a comfortable air conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide.

Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: 99
Fitness Requirement: Easy
Agent Restriction: Not suitable for children 11yrs and younger.
Group Size: 4 - 16
Operating Partner: Autopia Tours / Via Travel
Dietary Requirements: Please provide special dietary needs and food allergies at the time of booking.
Luggage Limit: Each traveller may bring 1 x 20 kg travel bag and 1 x 5 kg day bag.
What To Bring: 1L Refillable water bottle, Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses & sunscreen, Beach towel, toiletries, bathers or swimwear, flip-flops shoes (beach thongs), Comfortable sturdy walking shoes (closed-toe shoes), All-weather clothing (In case extreme conditions day/night), Overnight bag 20kg & small day pack 5kg, Personal medicine if required, any pre-existing medical issues. Please notify tour operator prior., Flashlight, torch, camera - optional, Money for snacks and meals

Day 1:

Perth to Pinnacles National Park & Geraldton

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Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting in Perth at 8:30am with your tour guide, before we set out for the trendy seaside resort of Geraldton. But this isn’t just any journey. We’ll stop off along the way to take in the largest dunes in WA and the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park, as well as checking out the Leaning Trees of Greenough and the lovely Jurien Bay, where you might spot a sea lion or two. In Geraldton we have an orientation drive around town before dinner, drinks, and a chance to get to know everyone. Included Activities: • Visit to the largest dunes in WA. • Walk through the mysterious alien-like limestone towers of the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park. • Geraldton orientation tour & the stunning HMAS memorial lookout. Meals: None. Driving Distance: 440km. Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points. Accommodation: Hospitality Inn Geraldton or similar.

Day 2:

Northampton First Nations Gallery to Kalbarri National Park

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After a leisurely breakfast, we head to historical Northampton, one of the oldest towns in Western Australia. We’ll catch some heritage buildings dating back to the 1800s, and meet the artists at a First Nations gallery. Next up: the Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon, which truly lives up to its name, before gazing in awe at the wind-eroded sandstone of Nature’s Window, the spectacular Z-Bend Gorge, and the Kalbarri Skywalk at Kalbarri National Park. Included Activities: • Northampton - First nations community art gallery visit. • Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon. • Kalbarri National Park - Z Bend, Natures Window & Kalbarri Skywalk. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: 170 kms. Walking Distance: 5 km / 2 short guided walks. Anyone unable to walk that distance has the option to wait for the group to return. Accommodation – Kalbarri Edge Resort or similar.

Day 3:

Kalbarri to Shark Bay World Heritage Listed

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It’s an ocean-themed day today. Jump on a boat at the Kalbarri Marina to learn about the local rock lobster industry – and even pull up some lobster pots yourself. Keep your catch to enjoy later that evening! Then it’s one sealife legend to another, as we head off to scenic Monkey Mia, where the local Dolphin population thrives. Stop via the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve for some ‘living fossils’, and one of Shark Bay’s picturesque lookouts. Put your feet up at Monkey Mia or hit the water, before an evening of First Nations experience courtesy of the Nhanda and Malgana people. This is your chance to try the didgeridoo or traditional conch shell, and taste some bush tucker. Included Activities: • Kalbarri - Rock Lobster Pot Pull Boat Trip - keep your catch to enjoy later. • Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve for ‘living fossils’. • Visit the beautiful Shell Beach which is formed from billions of cockle shells. • First Nations experience courtesy of the Nhanda and Malgana people - try the didgeridoo or traditional conch shell, and taste some bush tucker. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: 400 kms. Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points. Accommodation – Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or similar.

Day 4:

Shark Bay World Heritage Listed to Monkey Mia Marine Reserve

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Here’s a post-breakfast activity you don’t get every day: Bottlenose dolphin-spotting with WA Parks & Wildlife experts. Learn a bit about these magnificent animals, and then take some well-earned time off to relax on the beach, snap photos to make the folks back home jealous, or sit at the bar and watch the wildlife go by. If you fancy it, there’s a sunset cruise, and you’re invited, feel free to bring a sundowner with you. If you’re lucky you might spot the elusive sea cows, or ‘Dugongs’. Included Activities: • Bottlenose dolphin-spotting with the Parks & Wildlife experts. • Free afternoon to walk the beaches, hire kayaks or relax by the pool in paradise. • Optional Activity – Sunset cruise and the chance to spot the elusive sea cows, or ‘Dugongs’. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: None. Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points. Accommodation – Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort or similar.

Day 5:

Carnarvon to Gascoyne Region

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It’s definitely a more spaced out day as we head to Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre for a quick photo stop. It was created to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs. Next up, we visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre to learn about the region’s unique culture and country from its First Nations custodians. Snap pictures of the Carnarvon Cactus Farm, one of the town’s quirkiest sights, before heading to the Gascoyne Food Trail. The trail features everything from bananas, avocados, to beans, beef, ice cream, and mangoes. Relax tonight – take the chance for a stroll along the beautiful foreshore and head to a local restaurant. Included Activities: • Quick photo stop overlooking the Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre created to support NASA’s Gemini, Apollo and Skylab. • Visit the Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre. • Gascoyne Food Trail drive. The trail features everything from bananas, avocados, to beans, beef, ice cream, and mangoes. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: 350 kms. Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points. Accommodation – Hospitality Inns Carnarvon or similar.

Day 6:

Coral Bay to Ningaloo Reef Exmouth

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Today we are off Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef. We'll embark on a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel experience to see up to 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish. Further along the coast we visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, with stunning views, then rest up in Exmouth town. Included Activities: • Visit Ningaloo reef on a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel experience. • Visit Vlamingh Head Lighthouse with breathtaking views. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: 490 kms. Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points. Accommodation – Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth or similar

Day 7:

Exmouth with optional activities

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It’s your day. Experience a swim with the world famous whale sharks, go whale-spotting, swim with manta rays, or get your hiking boots on – the choice is yours. You can select your optional adventure when you book your tour, or your guide can help you get set up. Please note: Public transport is non-existent in Exmouth, so pre planning your activities is a must! Optional Activities: • Choose from many local activities on land or out on Ningaloo Reef - Swim with whale sharks, manta rays, or • Join a day tour to Cape Range National Park. Meals: Breakfast. Driving Distance: None. Walking Distance: Short easy walks / look out points. Accommodation – Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth or similar.

Day 8:

Ends in Exmouth

All good things must come to an end, sadly. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers after breakfast. Thanks for the memories! Meals: Breakfast.

  • 7 Nights’ Private or Shared Boutique Style Hotels/Resorts - all rooms with ensuite
  • Includes: 7 x breakfasts.
  • All National Park entry fees included
  • Rock Lobster Pot Pull Boat Trip - Kalbarri
  • Monkey Mia Conservation Park - Dolphin experience with Local Park Ranger
  • First Nations Night Experience - Monkey Mia
  • First nations community art gallery - Northampton
  • Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre - Gwoonwardu Mia Carnarvon
  • Ningaloo Reef Coral Bay - Glass Bottom Boat Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
  • Hosted by an experienced driver-guide, with local tour commentary
  • Perth meeting point / Exmouth drop-off point

Departures & Pickups

Operates: Sundays (fortnightly, from Apr to Oct)

Meeting point for this tour is Quality Hotel Ambassador Hotel – 196 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA at 8:30am.

Any meals not indicated within the itinerary – plenty of opportunity will be provided to purchase food along the way or dine out with the group
Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Optional activities and/or tours, and hire equipment extra. Exmouth – Choose from many local activities on land or out on Ningaloo Reef – Swim with whalesharks, manta rays, or join a day tour to Cape Range National Park
Personal travel insurance is highly recommended
Spending money for personal items and expenses

Bookings Terms & Conditions

These booking terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with Peterpans Adventure Travel PTY LTD (ACN 673 404 389) trading as Peterpans Travel (whether over the phone or by email) as well as online bookings you make on our website. We will rely on the authority of the person making the booking to act on behalf of any other traveller on the booking and that person will bind all such travellers to these terms and conditions.

The ticket(s) (“voucher(s)”) for your travel or experience are booked by us on your behalf with various Service Providers. Each Service Provider may have their own terms and conditions applying to your travel. It is important that you read the relevant and corresponding brochure for each of your bookings in order to understand all applicable terms and conditions. If you require additional information to that contained in the brochure then we recommend that you contact the Service Provider for further clarification.

BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

Your responsibilities: Open tickets: You must book your travel dates in advance with the individual Service Provider as per the details provided on your voucher.

Tickets with booked dates: It is your responsibility to ensure you redeem your vouchers on the dates booked. If you wish to change these dates you must organise it with the Service Provider directly, with adequate notice. You must reconfirm all booked dates 48 hours prior to travel (minimum guide only) or in the manner stated on your voucher. If applicable, dietary requirements should also be confirmed at this time.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS

Credit card fees, and additional fees paid to us for deposits of accommodation, transport and luggage storage are not transferable or refundable.
Please note that deposits on bookings are also non-refundable but may be used as credit towards future bookings.

Cancellations by service providers

If a service provider cancels your booking for any reason you WILL NOT be charged any cancellation fee and will be entitled to a full refund (other than any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider). ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you outside of 14 days from the date of travel

Where you provide us with at least 14 days’ notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 10% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund (in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with no fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you within 14 days of the date of travel

Where you provide us with less than 14 days notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund ( in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with a $30 per product transfer fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON REFUNDABLE, in some cases they may be transferable.

In addition, if a Service Provider charges us for the cancelled travel you must also pay us the amount that we are charged on your behalf by the Service Provider. It is, therefore, possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel or certain flight bookings). The Cancellation Fee will apply in all cases where a tour is able to run. For example, if you are unable to reach a tour due to an “act of God” (for example a road is cut off due to flooding) the normal Cancellation Fee will apply if the tour still runs in your absence or would have run but for your absence. If a tour or other travel service is cancelled by the Service Provider, we will refund you in full the amount paid for the tour or other travel service. This full refund is subject to a fully refundable amount being given to our agency from the supplier who is cancelling. We highlight here that all suppliers have different cancellation terms.

All refunds will occur in the local currency and will be refunded to the same card that payment was made with. If your credit card uses a different currency, the amount refunded may be different from the original amount paid due to exchange rate fluctuations. We are not liable for these fluctuations, or any fees your bank charges.

Please note that in the case of natural disasters (e.g. flood, fire, cyclone, etc.), many Service Providers do not offer refunds, and we may therefore be unable to provide a refund to you. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover this situation.

The 10% or 30% agency cancellation fee does not apply to: Dive Courses where you fail a Dive Medical test; or Skydives cancelled by the Service Provider within 3 days of booking due to weather, in which case a full refund will apply.

Where a refund or other payment applies, you may choose to transfer the full cost of your booking to another tour. However, a transfer fee of $30 may apply. While we aim to process refunds swiftly, high-demand situations (such as natural disasters) may result in delays.

We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy at the time of booking to protect yourself against unexpected cancellations and changes. Depending on your policy, your insurance provider may cover up to 100% of cancellation fees and other costs incurred. Cancellation fees for tours and bus bookings can be up to 100%, so having appropriate coverage can help minimise financial risk.

Please act responsibly and with respect on your travels. All Service Providers reserve the right to cancel bookings based on recommendation from another provider due to misconduct/misbehaviour during another stage of their trip. We will treat this as any normal cancellation and charge the above-mentioned Cancellation Fee, plus any Service Provider fees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. It is your personal responsibility to purchase your own travel insurance to cover any liability which may be incurred to us or a Service Provider and other travel misadventures that you wish to be insured against. We recommend that you source travel insurance with a low excess payment, to make claiming on cancelled tours worthwhile.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We endeavour to package tours that will meet your expectations. However, we take no responsibility for any matters that arise with regard to or during individual tours or arrangements with individual Service Providers. We appreciate your feedback, whether complaints, compliments or suggestions. However, to the extent permitted by law we will not be responsible to you for any loss, expense or damage that you may suffer during any particular tour, accommodation or travel, no matter the cause. These matters are the responsibility of each individual Service Provider and you agree that you will not hold us liable in any such circumstance.

TOUR DETAILS

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PRICES

We endeavour to package the best value tours available at the best prices. However, we take no responsibility for price fluctuations arising from changes in the prices charged by Service Providers occurring before final payment. The price of your travel is subject to change until such time as you pay for the travel in full.

EXTRA COSTS

Many 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 may include: EMC Tax, Stinger suit Hire, Luggage storage, Sleeping Bag Hire, Linen Hire, National Park Fee, Food, Insurance, Accommodation, Equipment Hire, Petrol Levy. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual Service Provider when you confirm your voucher.

PASSPORT and VISAS

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