4 jours / 3 nuits circuit côtier Perth – Monkey Mia avec observation des dauphins, Australie

Tour highlights

• Experience Monkey Mia’s beautiful beaches and wild resident dolphins.
• Wander through the ancient rock formations of the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park.
• Stunning hikes/walks with an abundance of wildlife, sea turtles, dugongs, emus, and more.
• Uncover the natural wonders of Kalbarri National Park which includes The Skywalk and Nature’s Window.
• Visit the extraordinary and unique pink lake near the coast of the Indian Ocean.
• Take a stroll along Shell Beach made from millions of tiny cockle shells.
• Stop in at the stunning HMAS Sydney War memorial and enjoy the view of Geraldton.
• Lunch in the beautiful seaside town of Cervantes at the Famous Lobster Shack.

Itinerary

Day 1: Perth - Kalbarri

The coastal loop adventure begins with a walk along the stunning Greenhead Three Bays Walks. After lunch at Dynamite Bay, part of the Three Bays Walk, you travel up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. On the way to Geraldton, you stop at the Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake, a must-see attraction just outside of town. Then it's on to the stunning coast of Kalbarri at the Natural Bridge and then we take a leisurely walk along Castle Cove. Enjoy an overnight stay in the sleepy seaside town of Kalbarri, where the Murchison River flows out into the Indian Ocean.

• Meals: n/a
• Driving distance: 575 km
• Hike distance: 2 km

Day 2: Kalbarri - Monkey Mia

Start early to catch a glimpse of the Murchison Gorge, Nature's Window, and the Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park, where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of colour here during the wildflower season (spring). Visit the well-known Billabong Roadhouse for lunch and refreshments (at guests' expense), an iconic landmark that has been serving visitors to Western Australia since 1962. From here, you visit the remarkable Shell Beach, and take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells. At Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, you will stay right on the beach with resident dolphins living close by, within the World Heritage listed area known as Shark Bay. You can hire a kayak and go for a paddle (optional extra), relax on the beach or at the resort, or look for turtles, dugongs, emus, and kangaroos that live here.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Options: Didgeridoo Dreaming Night tour (pre-booking required)
• Driving distance: 450 km
• Hike distance: 3 km

Day 3: Monkey Mia - Geraldton

This morning you will meet with the famous Monkey Mia dolphins and get some up close and amazing photos. The dolphin experience finishes at 9 a.m. Afterwards you have free time to enjoy the beaches of Monkey Mia or alternatively head out on a wildlife cruise looking at dugongs, turtles, sharks, sea-snakes, stingrays, sea birds, and fish (at guests own expense, pre bookings required). For customers not going on the cruise, gather at 11 a.m. and head to Eagle Bluff to look for sharks and turtles before heading back into Denham to explore the foreshore area and have lunch. Departing Denham at 1:30 p.m. you head for Geraldton with stops at the Overlander Road House and Galena Bridge for a photo opportunity. Upon your arrival at Geraldton after 6 - 6:30 p.m., you will spend a final night by the seaside.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accom: Hospitality Geraldton Motel Private or Shared Standard Rooms (with ensuite) or similar alternative
• Options: Shotover sailing cruises (pre-booking required)
• Driving distance: 385 km
• Hike distance: 1 km

Day 4: Geraldton - Perth

Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Visit the Point Moore Lighthouse in Geraldton. On to Port Denison with a walk along the foreshore and to the lookout. Then head back along the Indian Ocean road with a stop in the town of Jurien bay with a walk along the Jetty. Then you travel to the lovely little seaside town of Cervantes to the fabulous lunch option at the WA famous Lobster shack, then on to a guided tour through their Lobster factory. On to the amazing Nambung national park to wander around the strange and eerie Pinnacles Desert. Kick back and relax on the bus for the last stretch, taking in the last views of the scenic countryside before making your way back towards Perth, with drop off starting around 6:30 p.m.

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch
• Driving distance: 465 km
• Hike distance: 1 km

Fitness level

A moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Walks can be up to 2 - 2.5 km in length per day, often over steep and rocky sections and in direct sunlight. Embarking on walks will be at the guide’s discretion to ensure the safety of guests. Therefore a medium / high level of fitness is required and a doctor’s certificate is required for people over 70 years (30 days prior to travel).

Vehicle

Autopia Tours uses 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa minibuses for this trip, this vehicle makes moving people easy, safe, and comfortable. With high back seats and large windows for unobstructed views. The maximum number of passengers they carry on this 4-day tour is 20 people, with a minimum requirement of 8 people to guarantee the departure.