At a Glance
Discover the Coral Coast in Western Australia, a beautiful area, with quiet gorges, magnificent coastline, beautiful wildflowers, and incredible geology on an 8-day guided walking holiday. Hike through Kalbarri National Park, one of the most spectacular parks in Western Australia and uncover he Abrolhos and Dirk Hartog Islands on an unforgettable hiking experience through nature.
You begin your journey in Perth where you will be taken to the spectacular and otherworldly Pinnacles before arriving at Mt Lesueuer National Park to embark on a hike featuring incredible views and endemic wildflower species. Take a tour of Hi Vallee Farms and walk through Coalseam Conservation Park and see just how beautiful this part of the world is with the myriad of incredible wildflowers on display. Take to the skies on a scenic charter ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Day flight to the Abrolhos Islands
- Ferry crossing to Dirk Hartog Island
- Professional guiding and support each day
- Emergency support: guides carry satellite phones and a full first aid kit
- 7 night’s comfortable accommodation
- All National Park entry fees including the Pinnacles
- 7 x breakfasts – muesli, fruit, yogurt, toast, 8x morning teas, carried by your guide, 8x lunches – some packed and some delivered picnics, pre-dinner nibbles each night, 7x delicious two course dinners
- All transport: private coach transport to and from Perth; as well as transport to and from the track each day
Itinerary
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Walking Information: Yued Ponar Trail, Mount Lesueur National Park l 7km l Moderate This morning at approximately 7.30 am you will leave Perth and head to The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park. Here you can admire one of the strangest landscapes amid natural limestone structures reaching up to 3.5 metres tall formed roughly 25,000 years ago when the sea reeded and left deposits of seashells. Overtime the wind removed the surrounding sand leaving the pillars exposed to the elements. In the afternoon, discover one of the best wildflower spotting in Western Australia on a walk-through Mt Lesueur National Park. Some of the walk includes harder terrain including rocky surfaces and ascents which are doable by the everyday walker and well worth the effort. After you walk, you will head to Jurien Bay where you will spend the night at the comfortable Jurien Bay Motel Apartments, just moments from the beach and town centre. You can expect spacious, self-contained apartments and get comfortable in the separate living area. Enjoy dinner at the local country pub. |
Jurien Bay Motel Apartments 
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Walking Information: Coalseam Conservation Park l 3km l Easy Today you will take a short drive to Hi Vallee Farm where you will meet the local floral icon Don Williams and his wife Joy before taking a tour of his property. A majority of the property has been left untouched and contains some of the world’s greatest botanical diversity boasting a huge range of beautiful wildflowers for you to uncover. Later, you will head north to Coalseam Conservation Park where you will see the carpets of colourful everlasting flowers and walk the easy trail amid the beautiful flowers. After your walk, you will be taken to Geraldton where you will spend the next two nights at a local motel. |
Ibis, GeraldtonBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
It's an exciting day today as you hop on your own charter planes and fly over to the Abrolhos Islands, about 80 km off the coast of Geraldton. You'll take a scenic flight over the chain of islands, learning about their history and infamous shipwrecks, before setting down at East Wallabi Island. Here you can enjoy a short guided nature walk and a snorkel in the pristine waters. We return to Geraldton mid/late afternoon and then head up to the picturesque HMS Sydney memorial lookout for sunset drinks and nibbles. |
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Walking Information: Bigurda Trail + Mushroom Rock Nature Trail l 9km Start your day with a drive to Kalbarri where you will begin your day of exploring the Murchison River. Visit ‘Natures Window, an iconic attraction featuring a wind-eroded opening in layered sandstone framing the view out to the river. Walk the 9km Loop Trail among the red and white banded rocks. Walk among the top of the gorge wall and head down into the beautiful gorge as you tread alongside the river. You may even be tempted to enjoy a refreshing dip in the cool waters. In the afternoon, uncover the Z Bend where you can enjoy scenic views of the river gorge from the overhanging rock formation before settling into your accommodation for the next two nights at Kalbarri Edge Resort. |
Kalbarri Edge ResortBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking Information: Bigurda Trail + Mushroom Rock Nature Trail l 8km This morning you will walk the Bigurda Trail along the top of the sea cliffs on the stunning coastline between Eagle Gorge and Natural Bridge. Enjoy the incredible scenic wonders of the red layered sandstone cliffs and the contrasting blues on the Indian Ocean on the 8km long trail. In the afternoon, tread on a 3km loop trail around Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley and explore the coastal region closer to town. |
Kalbarri Edge ResortBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today you will be taking a longer drive, with a few stops along the way including at the 3.5-billion-year-old stromatolites in Hamelin Pool to Denham where you will catch a ferry over to Dirk Hartog Island. Meet the locals and check into your accommodation for the next two nights. Dependent on timing, you may be able to see what is widely considered one of the most spectacular sunsets in Western Australia over Shark Bay. |
Dirk Hartog Island ResortBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking Information: 14km + 6.5km optional extra Trace the steps of explorers on a magnificent walk along the western coast of Dirk Hartog Island. Uncover the towering cliffs overhanging the Indian Ocean with the waters up to 150 metres below and a faint sea spray in the air from the beckoning waves. You have the option of a longer and more challenging walk or a more relaxed trail. |
Dirk Hartog Island ResortBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
This morning you will be taking the ferry back to the mainland. Once back on the mainland, you will have the opportunity to see the resident bottlenose dolphins of Monkey Mia up close and personal on one of Western Australia’s much-loved experiences. Next, enjoy a lovely lunch before continuing your onward journey. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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More Info
- The departure and finishing point is Perth
- The finishing point is Monkey Mia
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Perth and flights from Denham Airport to Perth are regular
Western Australia has many types of climate. In the north, around Karratha and Broome, the climate is tropical with a wet and dry season (April to November), while in the south-west, around Perth, the climate is temperate with winter rainfall (June-August). Away from the coast, the rain decreases and the differences between day and night temperatures increase.
The tour ends just after lunch in Monkey Mia, with wet feet and a drop off in Denham.
Return to Perth: At the end of the tour you can choose to either fly back to Perth (at own expense) or choose the optional return road transfer (additional $225) back to Perth with the bus.
OPTIONAL FLIGHT BACK There are airport transfers from Denham. We recommend booking a flight after 1:30pm back to Perth (cost of flight not included in tour price, approx. $150-$300pp or more during peak season). For those returning to the East Coast, there should be plenty of time to make an evening flight.
OPTIONAL ROAD RETURN TRANSFER Anyone booked on the optional return road-transfer to Perth will leave Denham just after lunch and drive to Geraldton for the night. The next day after breakfast (included with accommodation) we drive straight to Perth where you will be dropped off at the same pickup locations as the pickup point on Day 1. Meals for the return to Perth are not included in the cost.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
