7-Day Kalbarri Coral Coast Walk – A Pack Free Guided Walking Tour by Life’s An Adventure
PRIVATE GROUPS ONLY
Life’s An Adventure invites you to discover the stunning beauty and diversity of Australia’s Coral Coast on a 7-day Pack Free guided walking tour. Spanning over 1,000 km of breathtaking coastline from Cervantes to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, this tour showcases the region’s pristine beaches, dramatic rock formations, and colourful outback landscapes. Experience iconic attractions such as the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park, Shark Bay, and Monkey Mia, while enjoying the added spectacle of Western Australia’s famous wildflower displays.
The journey begins in Cervantes, home to the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert, where thousands of limestone pillars rise from the golden sands. Explore this unique landscape and marvel at the eerie beauty of these ancient rock formations before heading further north along the Coral Coast.
Next, visit Kalbarri National Park, where you’ll walk through deep gorges, discover stunning coastal cliffs, and view the striking red and white sandstone formations that have been shaped by the elements over millions of years. Enjoy panoramic views from iconic lookouts such as Nature’s Window and the Z-Bend, where the Murchison River has carved its way through the rugged landscape.
The tour continues to the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, known for its stunning scenery and rich marine life. At Francois Peron National Park, embark on a 4WD adventure along sandy tracks to where fiery red cliffs meet the turquoise sea, creating a dramatic and unforgettable contrast. The park is also a haven for wildlife, with opportunities to spot dolphins, dugongs, turtles, and rays in the clear waters.
One of the highlights of this tour is the scenic flight from Shark Bay to Carnarvon, offering a bird’s-eye view of the region’s spectacular landscapes and saving you half a day of driving. From the air, witness the kaleidoscope of colours as red desert sands merge with the blue ocean, creating a truly mesmerizing sight.
The adventure concludes at Ningaloo Reef, where you’ll explore the world’s largest fringing reef and Coral Bay. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel among vibrant coral gardens, swim with tropical fish, and possibly encounter manta rays, turtles, and even whale sharks (seasonal). The underwater world of Ningaloo is a marine paradise, teeming with life and colour.
Accommodation throughout the tour is carefully selected to provide comfort and luxury, with stays in boutique lodgings that offer a blend of coastal charm and outback hospitality. Each evening, unwind in beautiful surroundings and enjoy gourmet meals that feature fresh local produce, reflecting the flavours of Western Australia.
The Pack Free approach ensures a relaxed and enjoyable experience, allowing you to explore without the burden of carrying a heavy pack. With private transfers, flexible walking options, and a scenic flight, the itinerary is designed to maximize your time and enjoyment while catering to different fitness levels.
The 7-day Kalbarri Coral Coast Walk by Life’s An Adventure is more than just a walking tour—it’s an exploration of one of Australia’s most colourful and diverse regions. From the golden sands of the Pinnacles and the rugged beauty of Kalbarri to the marine wonderland of Ningaloo Reef, this tour promises a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Join us for a Pack Free adventure that captures the essence of the Coral Coast, with breathtaking scenery, unique wildlife encounters, and unforgettable moments at every turn.
Carry as little as your water and lunch
One of the biggest drawcards of this walk is that our guests won’t be asked to carry their clothes, food or overnight bags for the entire walk. This is a big advantage in that you will avoid carrying an additional 8kg or more on your back. With Life’s An Adventure, you will carry as little as your water bottle, lunch and camera each day.
4WD tour and walk
Enjoy a 4WD tour and walk in Francois Peron National Park.
Experience the red desert cliffs fringed by the sparkling contrast of turquoise waters. With spectacular photography opportunities looking out over the red cliffs, you will get to tick this once-in-a-lifetime experience off your list.
at Monkey Mia
Wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins have visited the shallows at Monkey Mia for more than 50years.
Depending on when the dolphins visit the beach (generally in the morning) we’ll get to see them up close.
The dolphins here are only fed according to strict guidelines and under supervision of Parks and Wildlife Service officers to ensure the dolphins continue to hunt and behave naturally.
1 night stay
Situated just steps away from the foreshore and Jurien Bay jetty, Jurien Bay Apartments offer ideal retreats for those seeking relaxation from their bustling lives. Additionally, they are conveniently located within walking distance of the town center, boasting an array of restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets. Guests will stay in Studio Apartments equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, Foxtel, a kitchenette, and Wi-Fi access.
1 night stay
ibis Styles Geraldton is situated on the edge of the town centre, only a few minutes from the Batavia coastline’s beautiful white sandy beaches.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and Fitzies Restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
We will stay in Standard rooms.
2 night stay
Kalbarri Edge Resort is a great place to unwind and relax after exploring the magnificent sites of Kalbarri.
We will stay in Deluxe Studio Rooms with a queen and a single bed.
Each studio has a wall mounted flat screen tv with Foxtel (free), separate bathroom with walk-in shower and a kitchenette.
Enjoy the solar-heated pool set in tropical gardens.
Edge Restaurant features a seasonal menu including Australian favourites such as chicken, steak and seafood.
1 night stay
Situated on the beautiful shores of Shark Bay, RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort offers beachfront accommodation. Shark Bay is home to one of the world’s best-known dolphin encounters.
The property features a swimming pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant, mini golf and beach volleyball.
We will stay in Garden View Rooms that include air-conditioning and are located only steps from the beach.
1 night stay
Ningaloo Coral Bay is a 2-minute walk from the beach.
We will stay in The Bay Lodge, a two-storey building situated in an elevated position towards the back of the holiday park. We will stay in Balcony Rooms offering views across the park and glimpses of Bill’s Bay.
All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Ningaloo Reef Cafe offers alfresco dining for guests to enjoy local cuisine.
Make new friends on the trail
Our tours are designed to be personal and intimate. We love the clients we attract on a Life’s An Adventure walking experience. Happy, down to earth people, who are passionate about walking and simply excited to be on holidays. We find our guests often form lifelong friendships on tour as they are travelling with wonderful like-minded people.
and Australian wines
Mealtime is a special time on tour. Not only does it provide the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers in a relaxed environment, but it also allows you to sample regional specialities.
Chief Experience Officers
Our guides are truly exceptional at what they do. We call them our CEOs – Chief Experience Officers and it’s their job to ensure your tour exceeds your expectations. Our guide’s caring attitude and wonderful outgoing nature ensure your tour is relaxing, fun and informative.
Our walking tours are all genuinely all-inclusive and once you pay for your tour there are no hidden extras. During your evening meals, you will enjoy a la carte dining and won’t need to put your hand in your pocket to pay for wine as this is included in the price of the tour.
This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden extras:
Wow-mazing Experiences
Accommodation
Meals
NOTE: This itinerary also departs in the reverse order to the below detailed itinerary. See Departure Dates for itinerary starting location.
SUGGESTED PRE NIGHT ACCOMMODATION: DoubleTree Hilton Waterfront, Perth.
DEPARTURE TIME: 7.30am
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 2 hours and 45 minute transfer from Perth to The Pinnacles for a stroll. Then 2 hour transfer to Yued Ponar Trail. Afternoon: 30 minute transfer from end of the trail to our accommodation.
TRAIL NOTES: The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, 1 hour easy stroll & Yued Ponar Loop Trail 6km, 3 hours return. Moderate Grade.
TERRAIN: Yued Ponar Loop Trail – The trail winds its way through a diverse landscape featuring low heath, small sections of Wandoo woodlands, along winding creek lines and up several short, steep slopes to the top of Mt Peron where you are rewarded with spectacular views of the Lesueur NP, all the way to the Indian Ocean.
WALK ITINERARY: Meet your guides in the foyer of the DoubleTree Hilton Waterfront, Perth at 7.30am for your transfer to The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park (approximately 3 hours drive). The Pinnacles are amazing natural limestone structures, formed approximately 25,000 to 30,000 years ago after the sea receded and left deposits of sea shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the surrounding sand, leaving the pillars exposed to the elements. After our time exploring The Pinnacles we’ll drive a further 2 hours to the Yued Ponar Loop Trail. The trail winds its way through a diverse landscape featuring low heath, small sections of Wandoo woodlands, along winding creek lines and up several short, steep slopes to the top of Mt Peron where you are rewarded with spectacular views of the Lesueur NP, all the way to the Indian Ocean. After our glorious day of exploring we’ll check into our accommodation for the night at Jurien Bay Motel Apartments. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 1 hour transfer from Jurien to Hi Vallee Farm. Afternoon: 2 hour 30 minutes from Hi Vallee Farm to accommodation in Geraldton.
TRAIL NOTES: Hi Vallee Farm tour – 2 hours. Easy Grade.
WALK ITINERARY: After a hearty breakfast we’ll head to nearby Hi Vallee Farm, a 2000-hectare sheep and wheat farm, run by Don and Joy Williams. The delightful owners will take us on a wildflower tour to witness an abundance of colour as wildflowers bloom spectacularly during wildflower season. One fifth of the property has been left untouched, and contains some of the greatest botanical diversity in the world. The native vegetation area contains many rare flora. Afterwards, we’ll transfer to Geraldton to check into our accommodation for the night at the ibis Hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the local area. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 2 hours 30 minutes transfer from Geraldton to Nature’s Window, Kalbarri. Afternoon: 30 minutes transfer from Nature’s Window to accommodation in Kalbarri.
TRAIL NOTES: Nature’s Window Loop Trail, Kalbarri – 9km, 4-5 hours. Difficult Grade. Z Bend Lookout – 1.2km, 1 hour. Easy Walk.
TERRAIN: Nature’s Window Loop – A challenging but spectacular walk over both rocky and sandy terrain. Z Bend Lookout – moderately easy walk from the carpark.
WALK ITINERARY: The Loop Trail highlights the erosive power of the Murchison River which has carved magnificent gorges to reveal the red and white banded rock. This trail follows the edge of the cliff, with magnificent views of the river below, before working its way down to the river bank. The trail continues along the river with sandy beaches, river gums and the possibility of swimming. The trail climbs out of the gorge towards the end, back up to Nature’s Window, a wind-eroded opening in the layered sandstone that frames a view of the river.. The geology of the area is fascinating. The thinly bedded, red and white banded rocks through most of the river gorge were deposited millions of years ago on tidal flats. Rippled surfaces can be seen around Nature’s Window. The ripples were formed during ancient times by waves moving over tidal flats in a shallow sea. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a lunch with a view at the Skywalk Kiosk. Time permitting we will walk to Z Bend Lookout before making our way to our accommodation for the next 2 nights at Kalbarri Edge Resort. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at the resort.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 15 minute transfer to start of the walking trail. Afternoon: 15 minute transfer to our accommodation.
TRAIL NOTES: Bigurda Trail – 8km, 5 hours. Easy to Moderate Grade.
TERRAIN: A sandy trail for most of its length but once you arrive at Island Rock Lookout it changes to a mix red paved path and boardwalk. Fairly even and easy, with minor ascents and descents along the way.
WALK ITINERARY: Another day of strapping on your boots and heading out to explore Kalbarri. The first walk of today, The Bigurda Trail, named from the local language Nanda for a small kangaroo, starts at Eagle Gorge and follows the coast to the Natural Bridge. It is a sandy trail for most of its length but once you arrive at Island Rock Lookout it changes to a mix red paved path and boardwalk. There is the chance to spot dolphins and whales from clifftops plus there are colourful wildflowers during winter and spring. At the end of the trail we’ll explore some coastal areas closer to town including a 3km loop walk around Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley before heading back to our accommodation. Tonight enjoy dinner with wine at the resort.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 4 hour transfer from Kalbarri accommodation to Denham. Afternoon: 30 minute transfer to Monkey Mia accommodation
TRAIL NOTES: Skipjack Point to Cape Peron – 1.5km.
ITINERARY: It’s an early start for us today as we make our way to Denham (approx 4 hour drive). We’ll spend the day exploring Francois Peron National Park on a 4WD tour, with a short walk between Skipjack Point and Cape Peron. Experience the red desert cliffs fringed by the sparkling contrast of turquoise waters. With spectacular photography opportunities looking out over the red cliffs, you will get to tick this once-in-a-lifetime experience off your list.
After a full, fun day, we’ll drive the short distance to RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, our accommodation for the night. Tonight you enjoy dinner at the onsite restaurant situated metres from the shores of Dolphin Beach, with picturesque views of Shark Bay. The restaurant prides itself on fresh, honest flavours and sources the finest local seafood, steaks and produce. Served with wine.
ITINERARY: This morning head to Monkey Mia Beach (a stone’s throw from our rooms) and meet the friendly pod of wild bottlenose dolphins that regularly swim to Monkey Mia’s shore to interact with humans up to three times a day. This often occurs more frequently in the mornings, with feeding times occurring between 7.45am and 12 noon. The dolphins here are only fed according to strict guidelines and under supervision of Parks and Wildlife Service officers to ensure the dolphins continue to hunt and behave naturally. Look out for marine life such as dolphins, sharks, rays and dugongs, all from the comfort of your aircraft seat! On landing in Carnarvon we’ll enjoy some lunch before our vehicle meets us to transfer us to Ningaloo Coral Bay for our final night on this incredible journey. Tonight enjoy dinner in the restaurant served with wine while you talk about our adventures.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 1 hour 15 minute transfer to Exmouth (Learmonth) Airport
ITINERARY: After breakfast your tour concludes, the end of a remarkable journey. A mid-morning transfer to the airport is available.
DEPARTING: Lunchtime and early afternoon flights are available from Exmouth to Perth, either option can be booked. From Perth flights can be booked to your home port.
The tour is only available for private groups of 6 or more people.
A departure date of your choice, subject to availability.
Please enquire for price based on your group size.
Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au or contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553
PRIVATE GROUPS:
Departure date of your choice is subjective to availability. A minimum group size of 6 required. Prices are equal to Past Travellers’ discounted rates. Based on twin share – see details about Single Supplement and upgrade extras.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
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* Super Earlybird, Earlybird and Spot Special Sale Tickets: Must be paid in full at time of booking. Refunds or cancellations are not permitted for Sale Tickets however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure. We advise taking out travel insurance in case unexpected circumstances prior to the trip, prevent you from joining this tour. Early bird or Spot Special discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer. We have partnered with Cover-More to provide travel insurance to our guests. To get a quote or purchase travel insurance directly with them Click here. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.
* Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. This discount will automatically be deducted from future bookings when you book online using the same email address used for past bookings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
* A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking. (unless taking advantage of Earlybird or Spot Specials in which full payment is required at time of booking).
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