The grand western self drive tour along the Indian Ocean coast to the amazing Ningaloo Reef. Explore National Park, Pinnacles Desert, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Geraldton, New Norcia, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, Coral Bay, Carnarvon seasonal wildflowers. Self-Drive Tour with Hotels Car Hire (unlimited kms) Bonus Vouchers. Departs from Perth.Update Themes include: Western Australia, Departs from Ningaloo Reef, Fly-Drive Car, Returns from Carnarvon. + Show more

Package Includes

8 Days Car Hire, "no worries" unlimited kms, comprehensive insurance
2 nights good standard Monkey Mia hotel (luxury upgrades available)
2 nights good standard Exmouth hotel (luxury upgrades available)
1 night good standard Kalbarri hotel (luxury upgrades available)
1 night good standard Carnarvon hotel (luxury upgrades available)
1 night good standard Geraldton hotel (luxury upgrades available)
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit (instructions, travelogue, maps etc)
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book
Relax all the hard work has been taken out of your Self-Drive Holiday. Enjoy the freedom of the open road and the security of this popular DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Itinerary.

Highlights

Kalbarri National Park Nambung National Park Shark Bay World Heritage Area Stromatolites Coral Bay Pinnacles Desert Meet the Dolphins Beaches Monkey Mia Geraldton Lancelin Dongara - Port Denison Carnarvon Whale Sharks

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DAY 1 Perth - Kalbarri

Head north hugging the Indian Ocean coast line visit Yanchep National Park, experience the mystique of the Pinnacles Desert & Nambung National Park, or visit Waddi Emu and Wildflower Farm. The awesome Australian beauty of the Kalbarri National Park and its gorges are waiting to be explored. Direct driving 587 km (6.10 hours)

Overnight Kalbarri Accommodation.

DAY 2 Kalbarri - Shark Bay / Monkey Mia

Explore Kalbarri coastal cliffs and the Murchison River's red gorges, perhaps visit the tropical and exotic parrot habitat, look around the town. Arrive at Shark Bay with time to see the unique Shell Beach and stromatolites. Direct driving 399 km (5.10 hours)

Overnight Monkey Mia Accommodation.

DAY 3 Meet the Dolphins

Spend the morning greeting the families of wild, but friendly, bottlenose dolphins at Monkey Mia. The Shark Bay World Heritage area is yours to discover today with the rich abundance of unique sea life and land forms. The 4WD into Francois Peron National Park is a well rewarded adventure. Visit a Pearl Farm or take a sunset cruise.

Overnight Monkey Mia Accommodation.

DAY 4 Shark Bay - Ningaloo Reef

Last goodbye to the dolphins before heading towards Carnarvon and then on to the North West Cape and the brilliant Ningaloo Reef. Direct driving 710 km (9.50 hours)

Overnight Ningaloo Reef Accommodation.

DAY 5 Ningaloo Reef & Cape Range

Paddle at the edge of the water and let the fish swim around your legs. Step off the beach onto the enormous coral reef. Spend the day snorkelling amongst some of the 460 species of fish. Snorkel with Manta Rays or interact with other wildlife. Enjoy a cruise on a glass bottom boat. The rugged Cape Range National Park is a scenic 4WD adventure playground.

Overnight Ningaloo Reef Accommodation.

DAY 6 Exmouth - Carnarvon

Time to further explore the North West Cape area. Travel south to the fishing and tropical fruit growing centre of Carnarvon. Buy some fresh fruits. Direct driving 365 km (5.20 hours)

Overnight Carnarvon Accommodation.

DAY 7 Carnarvon - Geraldton

Back down the North West Coastal Highway, past Shark Bay and Kalbarri to the midwest centre of Geraldton. Direct driving 480 km (5.05 hours)

Overnight Geraldton Accommodation.

DAY 8 Geraldton - Perth

The hamlet of Greenough is National Trust restored and is one of many interesting places to visit. Return via the historic old town of New Norcia. Direct driving 432 km (4.30 hours)

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit

Explore Western Australia at your own pace, but not on your own. Detailed information in the exclusive "Explorer Kit" will help you to choose the exact route you would prefer to take, what you want to see and do on the way and even where to eat. It also provides fascinating day-by-day information on natural features, and the history of some of our interesting characters.

Your Explorer Kit includes: - Full poster-sized fold-out maps - Detailed itineraries and helpful instructions - Read-along 'Travelogue' (historic details, anecdotes, natural wonders and attractions based on the Harding family's own long love affair with West Australia - this exclusive tool will help you maximise every precious day). Full street directory included with your vehicle.

Your DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Explorer Kit is given to you with your Holiday Documentation before you travel so you can read ahead.

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Whale Sharks can be spotted from April to July

Experience the mystique of the Pinnacles Desert

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Ningaloo, Monkey Mia, Pinnacles, Kalbarri & Northern Discovery Self-Drive

8 Day Self-Drive Package

$ 712 *

*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the for the best deals! Vehicle Hire conditions apply (request Vehicle Hire Inclusions Sheet, also provided with Costings). Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now.Update See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp8

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