Australia : West Coast Explorer

Day 1 Perth-Shark Bay
Travel north via the 'lobster fishing' town of Port Denison where you will stop for lunch by the water’s edge. Continue to the world heritage listed area of Shark Bay. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

Day 2 Shark Bay-Carnarvon
This morning is at leisure – you may be lucky enough to encounter the famous Monkey Mia dolphins. Later visit Shell Beach and the unique stromatolites before continuing north to Carnarvon. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn

Day 3 Carnarvon-Coral Bay-Carnarvon
Coral Bay is gateway to the pristine 260kms Ningaloo Reef, inhabited by a rich array of sea life including exquisite corals, rare starfish, giant clams, over 460 species of fish, manta rays, dugong and dolphins. Choose this afternoon between either a coral viewing or snorkelling cruise. Overnight: Best Western Hospitality Inn

Day 4 Carnarvon-Kalbarri
Known for wildflowers (best seen July to October) and magnificent rocky landscapes, visit Hawks Head in Kalbarri National Park, one of the area’s most spectacular red river gorges. Overnight: Best Western Kalbarri Palms Resort

Day 5 Kalbarri-Perth
Enjoy some spectacular views along the Kalbarri coastal gorges before heading south for lunch in Cervantes. Time will be allowed to stroll among the unique limestone spires of the Pinnacles Desert before travelling back to Perth.