Ningaloo Reef & Pilbara Adventure
Ningaloo Reef & Pilbara Adventure
Ningaloo Reef & Pilbara Adventure
8 Days Starting and ending in Exmouth
Visiting: Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef Boat Hire, Cheela Plains, Karijini National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PVKP
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 14
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
1-14
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This 8-day adventure is the perfect taste of the best bits of Australia’s nature. Spend time soaking up sun and snorkelling in Turquoise Bay at Ningaloo Reef – keeping an eye out for the famous whale sharks the whole time – before heading inland. You’ll pass classic outback scenes of auburn landscape and limitless horizons before arriving at Karijini National Park, where you’ll have a chance to learn about the ancient culture of the Banyjima, Kurrama and Innawonga people, the traditional owners of the land. Swim in the secluded natural pools and hike through the vibrant gorges as you disconnect from the world and connect with the land around you.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Exmouth - Ningaloo Reef
Location: Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef Boat Hire
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Welcome to Exmouth! Check in to your accommodation before meeting your local leader and fellow travellers for a Welcome Meeting at the hotel at 11am, then get to know everyone a little better over an included lunch. After lunch, it’s time to head out and explore the town and the spectacular surrounding areas with a local guide who knows it best. Kick things off with a walk around the township, then venture into the Cape Range National Park. Here your local guide will introduce you to a world of ancient gorges and glittering coastline. Pay a visit to the famously beautiful Turquoise Bay. With pristine white sands and bright blue waters, this is undoubtably one of the world’s most breathtaking beaches. Stop off at several stunning lookout points where you can soak in the scenery and marvel at the iconic Ningaloo reef. After an exciting afternoon, you may like to join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local brewery in the evening and reminisce about the day’s discoveries over a tasty meal and craft beer.
Included Activities:
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Day 2 : Exmouth
Location: Exmouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning after breakfast you’ll be donning your swimmers for a day on the water. Today you’ll have a free day where you'll have the option of two activities – heading out in search of Ningaloo Reef’s famous seasonal Whale Sharks, which will need to be pre-booked, or soaking up the wonders of the reef at the snorkel drift. If you opt for the latter, you’ll hire some snorkel gear and enter the water at the southern end of the beach, where the current will naturally take you down the length of the beach with views of the rich and diverse marine life and colourful coral underneath. This evening is free to enjoy as you wish – your local leader will have plenty of recommendations for the best places to enjoy a fresh seafood dinner, so don’t hesitate to ask them.
Day 3 : Cheela Plains
Location: Cheela Plains
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today after breakfast you’ll be saying goodbye to Turquoise Bay and begin the approximately six and a half hour drive inland to Cheela Plains, with a stop at Bullara Station for morning tea and a lunch stop at Ashburton River. Along the way you’ll have plenty of time to appreciate the scenes of the Outback, before arriving at your destination. Once here, you’ll drive to the top of the gorge for limitless views of Cheela Plains, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy sunset drinks and dinner around the campfire with the group before settling into your nearby accommodation and watching the southern sky put on a show!
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Day 4 : Cheela Plains - Karijini National Park
Location: Cheela Plains, Karijini National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning after breakfast you’ll make the approximately 1 hour and 40-minute drive to Tom Price, the gateway Karijini National Park. Once here, your local guide will show you the highlights including West Karijini, Hancock Gorge, Kermit’s Pool, Junction Pool and many other special gems in the area before you stop to enjoy lunch at the Weano Recreation area. After lunch you’ll travel to Joffre Gorge and descend from the heat to an oasis of pools for an afternoon of swimming or relaxing in the shade of the ferns. Once you’ve had a chance to recharge your batteries, you’ll head to your safari camp for the evening for dinner.
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Day 5 : Karijini National Park
Location: Karijini National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you have a full-day guided tour of the highlights of Karijini National Park ahead of you. Pack your swimmers as you will start the day with a dip in the spring-fed Fortescue Falls at Dales Gorge before hiking the two-hour round-trip to Circular Pool at the other end of the gorge for another well-earned swim before lunch. After lunch you’ll head to the Karijini Visitors Centre where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the traditional owners of Karijini – the Banyjima, Kurrama and Innawonga people – and their connection to the land. From here, you’ll return to camp for the evening. Enjoy a cup of tea or a coffee in the afternoon and relax before you enjoying another meal cooked by your leader under the southern sky.
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Day 6 : Cheela Plains
Location: Cheela Plains
Accommodation: Station Stay shared facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast this morning you’ll leave your safari camp and make your back to Tom Price to refuel, before heading to Hamersley Gorge. Here you can enjoy a relaxed morning of lazing around this amazing rocky environment, including a dip in the Jade Pools. Head back to a pub in Tom Price for lunch, before driving for the afternoon back to Cheela Plains. After checking in and having time to freshen up, you’ll join the group for dinner at the accommodation.
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Day 7 : Exmouth
Location: Exmouth
Accommodation: Station Stay shared facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning after breakfast you’ll check out of your accommodation and begin driving back to Exmouth. After driving for approximately two and a half hours, you’ll stop at Nanutarra Roadhouse for lunch. Upon arriving in Exmouth in the afternoon you’ll check in to your accommodation and have a chance to unwind before your leader will take you to one of their favourite local restaurants for a final dinner with the group and a chance to reflect on the incredible adventures you’ve shared.
Day 8 : Exmouth
Location: Exmouth
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your trip comes to an end after breakfast. Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and head back to Exmouth airport, or if you booked additional accommodation, you can enjoy an extended stay.
What's Included
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Burrup Peninsula - Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi First Nations tour
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Ningaloo Reef - Welcome lunch
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Ningaloo Reef - Snorkelling
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Cheela Plains - Sunset drinks
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Cheela Plains - Gorge tour
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Cape Range NP - Charles Knife Canyon
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Karijini NP - Circular Pool, Fortescue Falls & Dales Gorge
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Millstream Chichester NP - Swag camping experience
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Karijini National Park - Kermit's Pool
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Karijini National Park - Junction Pool
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Transport
- Private Vehicle
Accommodation
- Hotel (3 nights), Station Stay shared facilities (2 nights), Private Tent shared facilities (2 nights)
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are international flights included in this tour?
No
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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