12 Day Perth to Karijini and Return Tour Package

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12 Day Perth to Karijini and Return Tour Package
Tour itinerary - 12 Days

• Day 1 Perth to Cervantes
  After picking up around Perth City, our first stop is at Yanchep National Park for a close encounter with some koalas. Depending on the weather we will either visit the Caves at Yanchep Park, or have a go at sandboarding in Lancelin. After lunch we travel further up the highway to Cervantes where there is time to chill out or walk down to the ocean for a swim and maybe see some of the local Sea Lions swimming close to shore. Then it's off to Nambung National Park to see the world famous Pinnacles at Sunset, one of the best times to see them. Overnight in Cervantes. (L and D)
• Day 2 Cervantes to Kalbarri
  Travelling north up the coast, we pass through historical Greenough and the Wildlife Park, where an excellent rescue, rehabilitate and release program is at work. We stop to see the unique horizontal trees before arriving at the Hutt River Province, a small breakaway country and the second largest on this continent. Meet a prince and hear about his passion for his own country. Don't forget to bring your passport! The Kalbarri coast will take your breath away with its beauty, migrating whales may be seen from the cliff tops in season, enjoy a little free time in Kalbarri before a mouth-watering Aussie BBQ. Overnight in Kalbarri. (B, L and D)
• Day 3 Kalbarri to Shark Bay
  We travel deep into Kalbarri National Park to the awesome Z-Bend gorge for some optional abseiling and a hike down into this 400 million year old landscape, in season we can enjoy a swim in a secluded pool, then on to Nature's Window. After lunch we enter the Midwest Outback, land of few people and huge sheep stations. We drop into the strange Hamelin Pool stromatolites, some of the oldest organisms on Earth and believed to be among the first producers of oxygen, before entering the World Heritage area of Shark Bay and the unique Shell Beach. Tonight we stay at the most western town in Australia overlooking the beautiful Shark Bay. (B, L and D)
• Day 4 Shark Bay to Farm-Stay
  We arrive at Monkey Mia in time to meet the world famous Bottle Nose Dolphins, enjoy a real close encounter and some free time. Continuing north, we head to Eagle Bluff. From our cliff top spot we may see below us lots of wildlife including the sharks this area is named for. Travelling ever northwards you can see why the locals call this area Big Sky Country, also home to the second longest straight road in Australia. Tonight we have exclusive use of an Outback Sheep Station shearers quarters; really rustic and great fun - take a ride in the back of a ute to a private beach for sunset, toast marshmallows on the camp fire, sit and soak up the ambience of the Outback, test your astronomy skills at our million-star accommodation, and if you like, you can take your bed outside and fall asleep to the sight of the milky-way and the sounds of the Outback. Sheep Station shearers quarters, twin share (no upgrade available). ( B and D)
• Day 5 Coral Bay and Exmouth
  We stop on the Tropic of Capricorn before we arrive at Coral Bay. Here the beautiful Ningaloo Reef is just meters from the white sandy beach. Today is full of optional activities; you can sit on the beach and swim, hire snorkel and fins to explore the reef yourself, take a glass bottom boat for a guided tour of what the reef has to offer, or join the Eco day tour to swim with the Coral Bay manta rays (includes lunch). Late this afternoon we make our way up onto the Northwest Cape and into Exmouth. Overnight Exmouth. We have use of all resort facilities which includes two swimming pools. (B and D)
• Day 6 Exmouth
  There are day cruises with the whalesharks (in season, optional), dive charters to the outer reef (optional), or you can come on our FREE explorer tour out to Cape Range and Turquoise Bay. Hire snorkelling equipment (optional) and splash straight into the amazing underwater garden of the Ningaloo Reef either in the Bay or on the Drift. Hopefully we'll spot turtles, octopus and reef sharks as well as a myriad of multi-coloured fish and, of course, the beautiful coral formations that make up the reef. We take a drive up to Vlamingh Head lighthouse for spectacular views over the tip of the peninsular before heading back to town. Overnight Exmouth. (B)
• Day 7 Free day Exmouth
  Today is yours to do as you want. Overnight accommodation included, however, meals are at own expense.
• Day 8 Exmouth to Tom Price (Integrity Coach Lines, unguided)
  Depart Exmouth Visitor Centre 1.15pm Arrive Tom Price Tourist Park 9.15pm Overnight camping: Tom Price Tourist Park
  You will be met at the coach by your guide from The Flying Sandgroper who will settle you into the camp.
• Day 9 Karijini National Park (The Flying Sandgroper)
  Meet and Greet at Camp Kitchen 7.45am. The Guide provides continental breakfast and to discuss the itinerary for the next two days.
  Your group will depart Tom Price and head for Karijini National Park. Your park entry is inclusive & we enter the west side of the park. We get down to business straight away and head down Hancock Gorge destined for stunning Kermits Pool to feel the old country and a great swim. Passing through the Spider Walk. We also check out Oxers, Junction Pool & Jofre lookouts.
  1230 hrs
  Guests enjoy lunch prepared by our local guide.
  1400 hrs
  Guests travel to Knox Gorge we explore this often-overlooked gorge, a real gem. More swimming and some quiet time to reflect for sure.
  1730 hrs
  Return to camp for the evening. Your guide prepares a well-cooked meal & the kettle goes on for a “cuppa” tea & socializing. Enjoy a comfortable sleep in stretcher beds in our dedicated camp.
  (B, L and D)
• Day 10 Karijini National Park
  Breakfast is served by your guide before the group departs for Dales Gorge. We start the day with a quiet swim in a lovely Fern Pool & check out Fortesque Falls. Then we hike 1.5 km through Dales Gorge to Circular Pool for another well-earned swim.
  1230 hrs
  We climb out of Dales Gorge and your guide prepares lunch.
  1330 hrs
  Group departs for Karijini Visitors Centre. Opportunity to learn more about Karijini past present & future, engage traditional owners and browse the gift shop.
  1415 hrs
  Depart for Auski Roadhouse where you will spend your last evening (Note this night will be independent from your guide)
  (B and L)
• Day 11 Depart Auski for Perth (Integrity Coach Lines)
  Your Integrity Coach Lines bus will depart Auski Roadhouse at 1:10 pm. Settle in for your overnight journey back to Perth.
• Day 12 Arrive Perth
  Arrive into Wellington Street Perth at 6:30am where your touring package comes to an end.
  

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You must be fit and active for this adventure tour, in particular for the Karijini portion of this package.

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