Welcome to West Coast

Welcome to Western Australia! The group will be arriving throughout the day so take the time to settle in to the accomodation. At night we will all officially meet and enjoy a Welcome Meal together.

Located off the cost of Perth, Rottnest Island, or (Rotto) as the locals call it, is a protected nature reserve with an abundance of unique flora and fauna, including spectacular marine life and the island’s most famous resident – the adorable Quokka.

Discover rich cultural heritage, explore white-sand beaches and swim and snorkel in pristine waters. We’ll spend the day on the island before heading back to Perth.

Today we hop on the bus and start driving through the Pinnacles Desert, before enjoying lunch by the sea at Jurien Bay and journey up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views.

Stopping off at the must-see attraction just outside of Geraldton, known as the Pink Lake located off the coral coast highway. Then it’s on to the seaside town of Kalbarri for our overnight accommodation.

Visit the marvels of The Murchison Gorge, Nature’s Window and Z-Bend in Kalbarri National Park where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of colour here during wildflower season (winter & spring). We then travel on to the famous Billabong Roadhouse for refreshments and lunch (at guests’ own expense), this iconic landmark has been serving WA visitors since 1962. Great healthy meal options to choose from and plenty of gluten-free alternatives.

From here, we visit the remarkable living fossils known as The Stromatolites located within the World Heritage Listed Shark Bay. Then it’s on to Monkey Mia for our accommodation by the beach.

This morning we meet the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins and get some amazing photos. Relax on the beach here or enjoy a coffee at the restaurant before we get back on the road in the morning.

Check out the spectacular cliff views overlooking Denham at Eagle Bluff. Take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells followed by lunch, before heading off to settle into our accommodation in Coral Bay, located right on the famous Ningaloo Reef.

You’ll have most of the day to explore Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest Fringe reef, at your own leisure. Choose to join a boat tour or enjoy free time to experience the beautiful beaches Coral Bay has to offer.

Go for a stroll on the beach and check out the shark nursery, swim with the manta rays (additional cost) or go for a snorkel on Ningaloo Reef only metres from shore. This evening we take the short drive up the peninsula to Exmouth and check into our accommodation for two nights in the town centre.

Today we explore Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and 50km of pristine beaches. Relax on the beach or choose to go snorkelling at the stunning Turquoise Bay, before finishing the tour in the early afternoon in time for lunch.

Free time in the afternoon to explore the township of Exmouth only a 500 meter walk from our accommodation or sit back and enjoy the pool. Maybe you would like to join a whale shark or humpback swim tour and spend the day meeting some of the Ningaloo Reef’s most famous visitors (own expense). We will watch the sun go down at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse.

Visit the town of Carnarvon and one of the local banana or mango plantations (seasonal). Enjoy lunch on the waterfront of Carnarvon, before stopping off for a photo opportunity overlooking the Murchison River.

Refreshments stop along the way at Billabong for coffee & ice-creams. Before arriving at our final overnight destination in Geraldton, enjoy a group dinner (at own expense) at the Murchison Tavern after a long day of driving.

Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Take a walk along the 3 bay walk at Green Head before wandering amongst the sand dunes of Lancelin.

If you’re feeling adventurous, try out sand-boarding for a bit of fun! We will be returning to Perth late afternoon. Kick back and relax on the bus for the last stretch, take in the last views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth where we will enjoy our final farewell meal together and cheers to an epic trip!

It’s time to say goodbye. 😭
You will get onward travel help from the Welcome to Travel team to get you where you need to be.