Monkey Mia Dolphins & West Coast
Monkey Mia Dolphins & West Coast
Monkey Mia Dolphins & West Coast
5 Days Starting in Fremantle and ending in Perth
Visiting: Fremantle, Yanchep National Park, Nambung, The Pinnacles, Geraldton, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia, Shell Beach, Hamelin Pool, Kalbarri National Park, Kalbarri, Hutt Lagoon, Perth
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Tour code:
WPMP24
Age range:
16-
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Tour Overview
The ultimate tour between Perth and Monkey Mia, this epic journey from the West Australian capital includes a Pinnacles tour plus visits to pink lakes and Aboriginal sites. This tour between Perth and Monkey Mia may be short, but it’s big on natural attractions – the kind you expect to see on postcards. Like the limestone pillars of The Pinnacles, the oh-so-blue waters of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia and the ancient gorges of Kalbarri National Park. Don’t even get us started on the pink lake… Western Australia tours from Perth never looked so good.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fremantle - Geraldton
Location: Fremantle, Yanchep National Park, Nambung, The Pinnacles, Geraldton
Accommodation Name: Mantra Geraldton
Get set for a good dose of coastal drama today as you journey north from Freo all the way to Geraldton. But before you get there, pause in Yanchep National Park, a union of bush and wetlands that is as spectacular as it is sacred. The best way to understand its significance to First Nations communities is in the company of an Aboriginal guide. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, there are Dreamtime stories and didgeridoo playing, and hands-on learning with traditional tools. Just try not to leave more informed than when you arrived. Two national parks in one day – your next stop is Nambung. We’ll forgive you for thinking you’ve been transported to the set of a sci-fi movie when you arrive at this moonscape, studded with limestone pillars stretching five metres into the sky. Welcome to The Pinnacles. Arriving in Geraldton, more moving moments await at the evocative HMAS Sydney Memorial.
Day 2 : Geraldton - Monkey Mia
Location: Geraldton, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia
Accommodation Name: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Shark Bay is one of the planet’s greatest wilderness areas – if you don’t believe us, chat to UNESCO about the World Heritage listing they gave this pocket of WA. A window in time and a wildlife refuge, it’s all powdery white coves and gin-clear waters that naturally attract a plethora of wildlife. This afternoon, take in the bounty at your own pace, perhaps on a sunset cruise to spot sea creatures great and small, or from the air, where your bird’s-eye view reveals just how wide and wonderful the coast really is. Come dusk, be sure to find an oceanside perch and a cold beverage. Cheers to the end of another amazing day in WA.
Day 3 : Monkey Mia - Kalbarri
Location: Monkey Mia, Shell Beach, Hamelin Pool, Kalbarri National Park
Accommodation Name: Kalbarri Edge Resort
If you need a reason to be up with the birds, make the dolphins of Monkey Mia it. These wild bottlenoses swim to shore every morning to greet visitors before heading off to surf the waves. It’s a hard act to follow. But then again, so is Shell Beach, formed from billions of coquina bivalve shells that pile up to 10 metres deep. Hamelin Pool is home to the world’s largest colony of stromatolites. They appear rock-like, but are actually living, and they date back to the beginning of life on Earth. Talk about putting things into perspective. We hope you brought your stamina – there’s more to come. Kalbarri National Park was carved by the Murchison River millions of years ago. The gorge that remains is particularly pretty during wildflower season, when acacia, banksia and caladenia are in dazzling bloom.
Day 4 : Kalbarri - Perth
Location: Kalbarri, Hutt Lagoon, Perth
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn West Perth
If you thought you’d seen it all, wait until Hutt Lagoon appears on the horizon. One of Western Australia’s eye-popping pink lakes, this body of highly salty water changes hue at different times of the year – sometimes it’s bubblegum, often it’s lilac, occasionally it’s red. It’s always incredible. What a blazing way to end your WA stay. But wait, you still have a Farewell Dinner and drinks with your new friends. Don’t forget to exchange email addresses.
Day 5 : Farewell From Perth
Location: Perth
Short and sweet, we hope your journey inspired extended West Australian wanderlust.
What's Included
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Travel Director and Driver Guide
Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site – Shark Bay
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Premium Hotels
Centrally located premium hotels
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National Parks Entrance Fees
Yanchep, Kalbarri, Francois Peron, Monkey Mia National Parks entrance fees
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Dining
4 Full Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Farewell Dinner
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights are not included in the holiday price
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Airport Transfers
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Mantra Geraldton, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, Kalbarri Edge Resort, Holiday Inn West Perth.
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.