'Coastal Loop' Perth to Monkey Mia Return (Private Single Room)

**Day 1: Perth - Kalbarri** Our coastal loop adventure begins with a walk along the stunning Greenhead Three Bays Walks. After lunch at Dynamite Bay, part of the Three Bays Walk, we travel up Indian Ocean Drive for some stunning coastal views. On the way to Geraldton, we stop at the Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake, a must-see attraction just outside of town. Then it's on to the stunning coast of Kalbarri at the Natural Bridge and then we take a leisurely walk along Castle Cove. Enjoy an overnight stay in the sleepy seaside town of Kalbarri, where the Murchison River flows out into the Indian Ocean. Meals: n/a. Accom: Kalbarri Edge Resort Private Studio Rooms (with ensuite) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 575km. Hike Distance: 2km.

**Day 2: Kalbarri - Monkey Mia** Start early to catch a glimpse of the Murchison Gorge, Nature's Window, and the Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park, where water has carved its way through sandstone. Witness bright pops of colour here during the wildflower season (spring). Visit the well-known Billabong Roadhouse for lunch and refreshments (at guests' expense), an iconic landmark that has been serving visitors to Western Australia since 1962. From here, we visit the remarkable Shell Beach, and take a stroll along a beach made entirely of tiny shells. At Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, we will stay right on the beach with resident dolphins living close by, within the World Heritage Listed area known as Shark Bay. You can hire a Kayak and go for a paddle (optional extra), relax on the beach or at the resort, or look for turtles, dugongs, emus, and kangaroos that live here. Meals: Breakfast. Accom: RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Private Standard Rooms (with ensuite) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 450km. Hike Distance: 3km.

**Day 3: Monkey Mia - Geraldton** This morning we will meet with the famous Monkey Mia dolphins and get some up close and amazing photos. The Dolphin experience finishes at 9am afterwards you have free time to enjoy the beaches of Monkey Mia or alternatively head out on a wildlife cruise looking at dugongs, turtles, sharks, sea-snakes, stingrays, sea birds, and fish (at guests own expense, pre bookings required). For customers not going on the cruise we gather at 11am and head to Eagle Bluff to look for sharks and turtles before heading back into Denham to explore the foreshore area and have lunch. Departing Denham at 1.30pm we head for Geraldton with stops at the Overlander Road House and Galena Bridge for a photo opportunity. Upon our arrival at Geraldton after 6-6:30pm, we will spend a final night by the seaside. Meals: Breakfast. Accom: Hospitality Geraldton Motel Private Standard Rooms(with ensuite) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 385km. Hike Distance: 1km.

**Day 4: Geraldton - Perth** Enjoy the HMAS Sydney Memorial with stunning views of Geraldton. Visit the Point Moore Lighthouse in Geraldton. On to Port Denison with a walk along the foreshore and to the lookout. Then head back along the Indian Ocean road with a stop in the town of Jurien bay with a walk along the Jetty. Then we travel to the lovely little seaside town of Cervantes to our fabulous lunch option at the WA famous Lobster shack, then on to a guided tour through their Lobster factory. On to the amazing Nambung national park to wander around the strange and eerie Pinnacles Desert. Kick back and relax on the bus for the last stretch, taking in the last views of the scenic countryside before making our way back towards Perth, with drop off starting around 6.30 pm. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Driving Distance: 465km. Hike Distance: 1km. _*A moderate to advanced level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary stops during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures._