The Essential of the Coral Coast

Shuttle transfer from Perth airport to your hotel with English-speaking driver. Overnight at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Fremantle.

FREE TIME IN FREMANTLE: Food is always a festive affair in the historic port of Fremantle. This is a city where you can eat your way through National Heritage-listed streets, bustling with buskers and winding art-lined passageways. Your next meal is as close as the music wafting through the air from a colonial pub or the breeze blowing from the harbor.   You'll spend the night at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Fremantle.

DISCOVER ROTTNEST ISLAND BY BIKE : Located less than 20 km from the coast, Rottnest Island is considered one of Western Australia's prettiest islands. Although the island was only detached from the mainland around 7,000 years ago, it boasts an original ecosystem. Although it's only 19 km2 in size, it boasts a wide variety of landscapes: beaches, salt lakes, swamps, forests, villages... and above all, the island's special feature is that no cars are allowed! To get to this little natural paradise, you'll board a ferry from Perth. When you arrive on the island, a bicycle will be waiting for you. Cycling is the best way to get around Rottnest Island and discover its many treasures. You can cycle all or part of the 50-kilometre Wadjemup Trail, admire one of the many salt lakes (Herschel Lake, Serpentine Lake, Garden Lake...), photograph the Bathurst lighthouse or enjoy the tranquil beaches. Keep an eye out for Quokkas, small marsupials found only in Australia, which have taken up residence on the island! You can also rent snorkelling equipment to explore the coral reefs around the island. It's also possible to spend the night on the island, to extend your exploration... Notes : - Ferry departs Perth at 08:20 - Ferry departs from Rottnest Island around 4.30pm - Transfer possible from your hotel at extra cost You'll spend the night at the Esplanade Hotel by Rydges in Fremantle.

Pick up your rental car in Perth. Depart Fremantle for Nambung National Park, with its famous Pinnacle Desert. The park entrance is 20 km south of Cervantes, and around 180 km from Perth. Hundreds of strange limestone formations, some as much as 5 meters high, stand in the desert. You can also take a relaxing break on the pretty beaches of Kangaroo Point and Hangover Bay. You'll spend the night at the Amble Inn B&B in Hill River in the Cervantes region.

You'll be heading north again today, so plan an early start. You'll pass through Dongara and reach Geraldton via a pretty coastal road. Geraldton is the largest town between Perth and Darwin. It boasts a brand-new marina, some good restaurants and cool cafés. Visit the HMAS Sydney Memorial, which dominates the town and commemorates a tragedy that claimed the lives of 645 sailors. You'll then head for Port Gregory to discover its pink lake, well worth a photo break. We suggest you then visit Kalbarri National Park and the spectacular Murchison River gorge. Between July and November, the park is covered in wild flowers. A number of sites have been set aside for hiking (see your Road Book for details). Don't miss Nature's Window, one of the region's main attractions. Overnight at Gecko Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Kalbarri.

FREE DAY TO DISCOVER KALBARRI NATIONAL PARK: Discover Kalbarri National Park, including the short walk called "The Loop" (approx. 400m from the parking lot, about 20min walk) to the "Nature's window" site. We also recommend the Z-Bend viewpoint. After a 500m hike, you'll arrive at the viewpoint, 150m above sea level, with a bird's-eye view of the National Park's gorges. Overnight at the Gecko Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Kalbarri.

Today we're heading for another of Western Australia's flagship national parks, Shark Bay National Park, one of the world's largest marine reserves. A World Heritage Site, Shark Bay National Park is most famous for the Monkey Mia dolphin-watching spot. You'll then take the road to Denham. Overnight at the Heritage Resort Shark Bay in Denham.

EXCURSION TO DISCOVER THE FRANCOIS PERON NATIONAL PARK : Enjoy an unforgettable 4×4 adventure and explore the spectacular François Péron National Park. This tour will take you to one of Australia's most beautiful national parks, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature and learn more about Aboriginal cultures. You'll understand why visitors from all over the world want to travel here, where the red sands of the deserts meet the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. You'll visit fantastic viewpoints like Skipjack Point, Cape Peron and many other picturesque spots offering breathtaking views of the bay. You'll also see turtles, rays, sharks, dugongs, manta rays, birds and much more. You'll enjoy dinner in a stylish beachfront home and a swim in one of the many sheltered bays (weather permitting), and on the way back we stop to relax and unwind in a natural hot spring at Peron Homestead. Inclusions: dinner, snorkels and masks, national park entrance. Notes : - Duration 8 hours - Departure around 08:30. Overnight at the Heritage Resort Shark Bay in Denham.

FREE TIME TO DISCOVER SHARK BAY : Denham is Australia's most westerly town and the gateway to Monkey Mia. Discover Shark Bay's rich cultural heritage at the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre. Take a wildlife cruise to Dirk Hartog Island, where you can see dolphins, dugongs, whales, turtles and many other marine creatures. Rent a kayak and explore the calm waters of Monkey Mia. Stay overnight at the Heritage Resort Shark Bay in Denham.

Set off early today for dinner in Carnavon, a pleasant stop-off along the way. The fishing and market-gardening industries have brought prosperity to this small town with its wide streets. Continue on to Coral Bay. This tiny seaside village consists of just one street and a huge white-sand beach bordered by the Ningaloo Reef. The Reef is directly accessible from the beach. Overnight at the Bayview Coral Bay Hotel.

NINGALOO REEF CRUISE TO MEET THE MANTA RAYS : You're off to meet the hosts of Ningaloo Reef: the manta rays. This is one of the best snorkeling and diving sites in Australia. The reef is a sanctuary for many species of colorful tropical fish, including clownfish, lionfish and moray eels. Explore the biodiversity with spectacular coral formations, anemones, shark varieties, turtles, clownfish, eels, rays and much more. This day promises a rare face-to-face experience... Ningaloo Reef is a long fringing reef offering astonishing underwater biodiversity. Classified as a Marine Park, the whole area offers a wild and authentic environment. Notes - departure at 08:00 - duration 7 hours - 2 snorkelling dives - possibility of scuba diving - These dive trips are subject to minimum passenger numbers and weather conditions. Refunds are given when tours are canceled due to weather or do not meet minimum passenger requirements. Overnight at the Bayview Coral Bay Hotel.

Enjoy Ningaloo Reef before heading for Exmouth, about 2h30 away. Exmouth is at the far end of Cape North West, north of Ningaloo Reef and not far from Cape Range National Park. You can explore this park at your own pace. You'll spend the night at the Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort in Exmouth.

HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING CRUISE AND NINGALOO REEF : Embark on a day cruise along the West Coast, in search of manta rays, humpback whales and maybe even orcas. Totally harmless to humans, you can swim within 30 m of these animals, while respecting their wild state. Humpback whales migrate to the turquoise waters of Ningaloo Reef from August to late October. Manta ray colonies are numerous from June to October. Killer whales, on the other hand, are a rarer sight, but if you're lucky, you might just get the chance. For on-board observers, the show will be fantastic. The boat will park 50 m from the animals, so you can admire them and take photos. Notes : - Departure at 08:00, return at 16:00 - What to bring: swimsuit, towel, hat, sun cream, waterproof clothing and your camera to capture this marine adventure. - Period: August to October only - Possibility of swimming with the whales, please contact us for details. Overnight at Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort in Exmouth.

SAFARI 4X4 CAPE RANGE (3 hours) (In small groups, in English) The must-see Cape Range National Park is located on the west coast at Ningaloo Reef, just 40 km from Exmouth. The 2 canyons of Charles Knife Canyon and Shothole Canyon can be reached on the east coast of Cape Range by leaving the main Exmouth road along the Gulf Coast, the Exmouth to Minilya road. This trail offers the best views of Cape Range National Park. Keep your eyes peeled as you travel through the national park to spot the local wildlife: red kangaroos, euros (also known as wallaroo), emus, bungarras and bustards. Notes : - Departure at 08:00, return at 11:00 Overnight at Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort in Exmouth.

Free time to enjoy Exmouth and the surrounding area. Overnight at Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort in Exmouth.

Return your vehicle to Exmouth airport. Connect with your international flight.