Mar–Out tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
AUSTRALIA · NATURE + WILDLIFE
AUSTRALIA — WEST COAST & NINGALOO
A less obvious Australia, between the desert and one of the world's great coastal reefs.
DURATION14 days
BEST TIMEMar–Oct
EXPERIENCENature + Wildlife
COUNTRYAustralia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Perth → Kalbarri → Shark Bay → Coral Bay → Exmouth/Cape Range → Perth
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Perth
2Wildlife in Kalbarri
3Natural landscapes of Shark Bay
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
A less obvious Australia, between the desert and one of the world's great coastal reefs. The combination of Perth and Exmouth / Cape Range gives the itinerary an identity that doesn't depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Perth
Perth opens the trip with wildlife observation in a natural environment in Perth.
DAY 2
Perth — selected experiences
Day in Perth for safaris and reading about the Perth ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Perth — local experience
Perth gets a full day of Perth's wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 4
Perth → Kalbarri
Travel from Perth to Kalbarri. After arrival, the day opens up space for safaris and reading about the Kalbarri ecosystem.
DAY 5
Kalbarri — local experience
Kalbarri gets a full day of Kalbarri's wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Kalbarri in depth
More time in Kalbarri, now with wildlife observation in a natural environment in Kalbarri. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Kalbarri → Shark Bay
Departure from Kalbarri towards Shark Bay, where upon arrival you can start exploring the wildlife and natural landscapes of Shark Bay.
DAY 8
Shark Bay in depth
More time in Shark Bay, now with fauna observation in a natural environment in Shark Bay. Sightings depend on the behavior of the fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 9
Shark Bay — full day
The day in Shark Bay combines safaris and reading about the Shark Bay ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of the fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 10
Shark Bay → Coral Bay
The journey leaves Shark Bay and heads to Coral Bay, with the remainder of the day focused on observing wildlife in a natural environment in Coral Bay.
DAY 11
Coral Bay — full day
The day in Coral Bay combines safaris and reading about the Coral Bay ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of the fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 12
Coral Bay — landscapes and culture
The stay in Coral Bay continues with the wildlife and natural landscapes of Coral Bay. Sightings depend on the behavior of the fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 13
Coral Bay → Exmouth / Cape Range
The route between Coral Bay and Exmouth / Cape Range changes the scenery of the trip; on arrival, safaris and reading of the Exmouth/Cape Range ecosystem enter.
DAY 14
Exmouth / Cape Range — landscapes and culture
The Exmouth/Cape Range stay continues with wildlife and natural landscapes of Exmouth/Cape Range. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Road trip along the west coast among canyons, beaches and marine life on the Ningaloo Reef. The sequence between Perth and Exmouth / Cape Range gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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