Perth To Exmouth, Karijini & Return | Adventure Tours
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Immerse yourself in Western Australia's greatness on this 10-day Perth to Exmouth and Karijini expedition!
- Travel from Perth along the Western Australia coastline and through the Outback
- Visit coastal highlights like Shark Bay, Coral Bay, Monkey Mia, and Ningaloo Reef
- Trek through Karijini National Park's gorges and camp in the wilderness
- A fully guided adventure with meals, transport, and accommodation included
This 10-day adventure from Perth to Exmouth and Karijini combines the best of Western Australia’s wonders! Start by trailing the breathtaking coastline, with world-class snorkelling spots and diverse marine life dotting the shores. Then head inland to traverse the rugged terrain of Karijini National Park. Camp under the vast starry sky, stroll through historic Outback towns, and see unbelievable natural landmarks on this mindblowing expedition!
Highlights
- 10-day adventure tour from Perth
- Expert local guide to lead the way
- Travel in a comfy all-terrain vehicle
- All meals included
- Make new friends on this social experience
- Camp in the Outback wilderness and stay in hostels
- See the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park
- Check out the Stromatolites in Hamelin Bay
- Snorkel or dive in Ningaloo Reef
- Explore Exmouth and Cape Range National Park
- Swim at pristine beaches
- Spend two full days in Karijini National Park
- Hike through majestic gorges
- Stop in remote Outback towns
- Experience the best of Western Australia
Sample Itinerary
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Day 1 - Perth to Kalbarri
The adventure begins in the fabulous city of Perth with a bright and early pick up in the city center. Meet your fellow travellers and friendly tour guide, and off you go towards Nambung National Park! Check out the iconic desert rock formations of the Pinnacles, then head through Geraldton to the fascinating Pink Lake at Port Gregory. You’ll settle in for the night at...
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Day 1 - Perth to Kalbarri
The adventure begins in the fabulous city of Perth with a bright and early pick up in the city center. Meet your fellow travellers and friendly tour guide, and off you go towards Nambung National Park! Check out the iconic desert rock formations of the Pinnacles, then head through Geraldton to the fascinating Pink Lake at Port Gregory. You’ll settle in for the night at a quiet hostel in the beach town of Kalbarri.
- Stay - Hostel accommodation
- Driving time - 6.5 hours
- Walking distance - 2km
Day 2 - Kalbarri to Shark Bay
Your day starts with an epic exploration of Kalbarri National Park, where you’ll get to hike to some incredible lookouts and see the Kalbarri Skywalk, Murchison River Gorge, Nature’s Window, and Z-Bend Gorge. Next, stroll on the unique seashells of Shell Beach and continue towards Denham and Shark Bay.
- Stay - Hostel accommodation
- Driving time - 5.5 hours
- Walking distance - 5km
Day 3 - Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
Experience the pristine beauty of Western Australia’s coastline with a viewing of wild dolphins in Monkey Mia and a stroll through Francoise Peron National Park. Then head up to Hamelin Pool where you can see the stromalites, some of the world’s oldest and largest living fossils. Continue north through Carnarvon and arrive at Coral Bay, where more wonders await!
- Stay - Hostel accommodation
- Driving time - 6.5 hours
- Walking distance - 2km
Day 4 - Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef
Dive into the crystal clear waters of Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay! This World Heritage Site is home to some fascinating marine life and coral reefs that are waiting to be explored. You’ll have a free day where you can choose optional activities such as snorkelling, whale watching, or glass bottom boat tours.
- Stay - Hostel accommodation
- Driving time - 2 hours
- Walking distance - 2km
Day 5 - Exmouth and Cape Range National Park
Continue your ocean adventures with an amazing day in Cape Range National Park. You can hire snorkel gear and explore the underwater wonders right off the beach, or book a snorkel and dive experience with whale sharks and manta rays. Spend the night in Exmouth before continuing into the Australian Outback.
- Stay - Hostel accommodation
- Driving time - 2 hours
- Walking distance - 2km
Day 6 - Head to Karijini National Park
As your driver starts to head inland, you’ll notice the landscape change from pristine beaches to rich red desert. Drive through the Pilbara region, admire the remote Outback towns and landscapes, and set up camp for the night. Your campsite overlooks the Hamersley Mountain Range in Karijini National Park and is perfectly situated for stargazing!
- Stay - Camping
- Driving time - 9 hours
Day 7 and 8 - Explore Karijini National Park
Spend the next two days hiking, swimming, and traversing the magnificent nature in Karijini National Park. The park’s natural gorges and rock formations are millions of years old, so you’ll come face to face with some incredible, ancient wonders as you explore. Dales Gorge, Oxlers Lookout, Fortescue Falls, Weano and Hancock Gorges, and Fern Pool are just some of the landmarks you might visit.
- Stay - Camping
- Driving time - Around 2 hours each day
- Walking distance - Up to 6km each day
Day 9 - Karijini to Pilbara Outback
As you begin the journey back to Perth, you’ll pass through the secluded towns of the Pilbara Outback. Check out historic mining towns and sprawling farms before enjoying one final night as a group at a cosy Outback campsite under the stars.
- Stay - Camping
- Driving time - 8 hours
Day 10 - Pilbara to Perth
Soak in your last glimpses of Western Australia’s Outback as you travel back to Perth. Stop by the gold mining town of Mt Magnet and the historic rural town of New Norcia. Then arrive back in the city and say goodbye to your new friends as your WA adventure continues!
- Driving time - 8 hours
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What To Bring
A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies. Please bring a soft-sided bag only, with:
- Comfortable, sun-safe clothing
- Swimmers
- Warm clothing for evenings
- Refillable water bottle
- Two pairs of comfortable walking shoes (including one pair that can get wet)
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Towel
- Ear plugs
- Small day bag
- Medications & personal toiletries
- Headphones or entertainment for long driving days
- Travel pillow and sleeping bag ...
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What To Bring
A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies. Please bring a soft-sided bag only, with:
- Comfortable, sun-safe clothing
- Swimmers
- Warm clothing for evenings
- Refillable water bottle
- Two pairs of comfortable walking shoes (including one pair that can get wet)
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Towel
- Ear plugs
- Small day bag
- Medications & personal toiletries
- Headphones or entertainment for long driving days
- Travel pillow and sleeping bag
What's Included
- 10-day adventure from Perth to Exmouth and Karijini National Park
- 4 nights of camping accommodation
- Sleeping mats
- 5 nights of hostel accommodation
- Transport in an all-terrain vehicle
- Expert driver/tour guide
- All meals throughout the tour (9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners)
- National park entry fees
What's Extra
- Sleeping bags available for purchase if you don't have your own
- Optional activities such as:
- Snorkel with Manta Rays – half day trip
- Whale Watching (seasonal)
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruises
- Snorkel with the Whale Sharks
- Snorkel at Turquoise Bay
Terms and Conditions
- Tour commences in Perth on Day 1 at 7 am and finishes in Perth (Day 10) at approximately 6 pm. Onward travel should be booked for the following day.
- A strict luggage limit of 15 kg applies. Please bring a soft-sided bag only.
- The accommodation on this trip is a mix of Hostel – mixed gender multishare and camping in unpowered tents.
- This trip requires a sleeping bag.
- This tour is only suitable for travellers ages 18+ with a moderate level of fitness.
- Travellers are required to check their itinerary and trip notes prior to travel in case of any changes.
- Travellers are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance and are completely responsible for selecting an appropriate policy.
- Please notify us upon booking if there are any dietary requirements. Food is prepared in advance and special diets cannot be catered for unless you tell us in advance.
- Itineraries may change due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors outside of our control.
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Your Responsibilities
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours and itineraries prior to travel as specified on your voucher or ticket. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Outback Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers/tickets are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and the individual tour check-in agent, before boarding, of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions. Guests unable to attend their ticketed tour, transport or accommodation due to delay or lateness will not be eligible for a refund.
If you are undertaking any scuba diving activities, please read and meet the scuba diving medical requirements and information before travel.
Prices/Extra Costs
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Accountability/Misconduct
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based on feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Travel Risk/Insurance
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Guests embarking on activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, skydiving and hiking experiences should purchase insurance appropriate for the risks involved with these activities.
Transport
It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Outback Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.
Merchant Fees
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Transfers
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.
Itinerary tours, accommodation and transport subject to change
Any specific accommodation, tours, transport, activities or product listed in our itineraries is subject to change according to availability. Our travel agents will do their best to secure you the specific listed accommodation, however, if not possible according to availability, Outback Tours reserves the right to swap and substitute certain products for similar experiences, accommodation or transport that works with your timeframe.
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Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 60 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Outback Tours/Mr Travel online department.
Refunds
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Outback Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Thank you for booking with our Australian travel experts here at Outback Tours/Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Happy travels!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the accommodation like?
The accommodation on this trip is a mix of hostels (5 nights) and campsites (4 nights). The hostel dorm rooms are mixed gender multishare, and the campsites are unpowered tents in the wilderness.
How much luggage can we bring?
You can bring a soft bag that weight up to 15kg! There is a strict luggage limit, so please don't overpack.
What level of fitness is required?
This is an adventure tour that can include 3-9kms of walking on some days. You should have a moderate level of fitness and be prepared to hike on rough terrain or in hot temperatures. It's all part of the adventure!
What shoes should I bring?
You'll need two pairs of comfortable walking shoes for this tour, preferably one sturdy pair of hiking shoes and one pair of shoes that you don't mind getting wet.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from Perth at 7am on day 1. The pick-up location is the Tourist Bus Stop on Barrack Square (Next to Pinnacle Tours Office) in Perth.
Can my dietary requirements be catered for?
Dietary requirements may be catered for as long as you notify us in advance. Food is prepared for the trip in advance and special diets cannot be catered for unless you tell us before the tour departs.
Will there be phone and internet access?
Wifi and phone service are limited in the Outback. Popular towns may have signal, but be prepared to lose signal at the remote campsites or hiking trails. Use this as a magical opportunity to disconnect!
