Kalbarri Coral Coast
A guided 7 day Pack-Free walk
Australia’s Coral Coast… a place where pristine white sandy beaches, spectacular rock formations, and arid outback landscapes create a kaleidoscope of colour like nowhere else on Earth. Stretching over 1000kms of breathtaking coastline from Cervantes, two hours north of Perth, Western Australia, to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, you’ll find some of the best-known and most loved attractions in Australia from the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park, and Shark Bay World Heritage Area to Monkey Mia and the mesmerising Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay. Add to this some of Western Australia’s world-famous wildflower displays and this guided Pack-Free walk ticks all the boxes.
We’ll also enjoy a 4WD tour of Francois Peron National Park, where the fiery red desert cliffs meet the turquoise sea, as well as seeing the fabulous scenery by air on a scenic flight from Shark Bay to Carnarvon (saving us half a day on the road).
A Pack Free Walking Experience
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.
Scenic charter flight
from Denham (Monkey Mia) to Carnarvon
Scenic flight from Denham to Carnarvon (saving us 3.5hours of driving) taking in the stunning scenery from above with views of the amazing contrasts in the landscape. Look out for marine life such as dolphins, sharks, rays and dugongs, all from the comfort of your aircraft seat!
Francois Peron National Park
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.
Dolphin Experience
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.
Jurien Bay Hotel
1 night stay
Jurien Bay Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Jurien Beach.
Each room at Jurien Bay Hotel is located on the ground floor and includes air-conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. Tea/coffee making facilities and a mini refrigerator are provided.
We will stay in Deluxe Queen or Twin rooms.
ibis Hotel, Geraldton
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.
Kalbarri Edge Resort
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.
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
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.
Ningaloo Coral Bay
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.
Personalised Tours
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.
Restaurant meals featuring local produce
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.
Our CEO Guides
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.
Genuinely all-inclusive
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.
No Credit Cards fees.
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What Life’s An Adventure is renowned for?
Tour Itinerary
This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden extras:
- Pack-Free Walk – allowing you to only carry your water, lunch and camera
- Professionally guided – Our CEO’s – Chief Experience Officers who are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
- Private transfers to/from the walk each day
- National Park Fees
Wow-mazing Experiences
- Wow Factor – Scenic flight between Carnarvon and Shark Bay
- Wow Factor – 4WD tour of Francois Peron National Park
Accommodation
- 1 night accommodation at Jurien Bay Hotel
- 1 night accommodation at ibis Hotel, Geraldton
- 2 nights accommodation at Kalbarri Edge Resort
- 1 night accommodation at RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
- 1 night accommodation at Ningaloo Coral Bay
Meals
- 6 x breakfasts
- 6 x lunches
- 6 x superb dinners featuring local produce
- Complimentary wines with evening meals
- Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy during your walk
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 Hotel Northbridge, 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 Hotel Northbridge, 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. 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.
TRANSFER TIMES: Morning: 15 minute transfer to Denman airport. Flight: 1 hour scenic flight from Denham to Carnarvon. Afternoon: 2 hour 30 minute transfer from Carnarvon to Coral Bay accommodation.
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. From here we head to the airport to step aboard a scenic flight from Denham to Carnarvon (saving us 3.5hours of driving) to take in the stunning scenery and kaleidoscope of colours from above with views of the amazing contrasts in the landscape. 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.
Tour Availability
This tour runs during May and September each year. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
Alternative Itineraries for selected departure dates:
Please note our tour runs in two directions Perth to Exmouth and Exmouth to Perth.
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PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 10 -12 people. Subject to availability.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: groups@lifesanadventure.com.au
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Discount Information:
PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: 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.
EARLYBIRD & SPOT SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS: Refunds or cancellations are not permitted for Earlybird Deals or Spot Specials, 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. 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.
Travel Insurance
We strongly advise our clients travelling within Australia to take out Travel Insurance. 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 .
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).
- Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
- Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling solo you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
- No Credit Cards fees.
- Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
- We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.
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If a tour activity has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances a credit for this missed activity can be applied to any future bookings. Click here.
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