8 Day Perth to Exmouth with Ningaloo Reef Comfort Tour

*Solo travellers who book separately in Twin Share Accommodation will be paired with another solo passenger of the same gender.

Ever wondered what it’s like to follow the rugged edge of the Indian Ocean — from Perth’s city to Exmouth’s coral kingdom? The 8 Day Perth to Exmouth with Ningaloo Reef Comfort Tour might be the way to do it. This isn’t a mad dash in a packed coach. It’s boutique-style group travel with space to breathe, time to stretch and a chance to take in the wild beauty of Western Australia’s coast without rushing past the good bits.
I’m Paul Beames, and I’ve done this stretch more times than I can count

Highlights

Boutique-style group travel – a relaxed, comfortable pace
WA’s biggest sand dunes – great for photos and a stretch
Pinnacles at Nambung National Park – strange, towering limestone spires
Geraldton – guided town tour
Rock Lobster Pot Pull boat trip – Kalbarri
Kalbarri National Park – Z Bend Gorge,
Nature’s Window, Skywalk
Dolphin watching at Monkey Mia with ranger commentary
Cultural night with Nhanda and Malgana hosts – Monkey Mia
First Nations community art gallery –
Northampton
Pink Lake – Hutt Lagoon
Eagle Bluff Lookout & Shell Beach – Shark Bay
Hamelin Pool stromatolites – living fossils of the Earth’s earliest organisms
Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural
Centre – Gwoonwardu Mia, Carnarvon
Coral Bay’s Ningaloo Reef – glass bottom boat and snorkelling
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse – coastal views near Exmouth

Google & TripAdvisor Reviews

					Thoroughly enjoyed our Pinnacles Desert Tour from Perth with Annalise. Provided with great information along the way, lovely dinner and bubbles and sunset views. Highly recommend.
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Elizabeth
7/10/2026
					Took the week long trip from Perth to Exmouth and back. Doug, our tourguide was extremely knowledgeable, made sure our whole group were all catered for and kept the energy high over the long distances covered.Some amazing sights seen!
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Yash Patel
6/30/2026
					Great tour for families on the Pinnacle Desert from Perth. Watching the sunset and the stars was amazing. Thanks a lot to our guide Ellie for all the information she provided about the history, the biology and the astrology of the places we visited.
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Alessandro Favaretto
2/20/2026
					Great way to experience the Pinnacles in WA Staff were fantastic, good food, beautiful sunset and interesting stargazing
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Kuven Labrador Retrievers
1/02/2026
					Western Australia is not visited by many people, but more really should visit. What am amazing tour we had! Autopia took us to all the greatest sites, and even some extra ones not in the itinerary to enhance our experience. There is a lot of driving as the tour stretches from Perth to Exmouth and then back again, but the scenery was very interesting where it was so different from anything I had seen before, and the tour guide gave us lots of stops to stretch and grab snacks. Our guide was Geoff and he was extraordinary. The best of the best! Kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. He made sure we were well taken care of. Thanks Geoff!!
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Wendy Stewart
1/01/2026
					Great tour and experience of Western Australia! The Pinnacles Tour was interesting, educational and unforgettable. Caspar did everything he got to provide a good experience. From being driver, tour guide, dinner provider and Aboriginal Culture story teller. He ensured everyone in the tour were safe. Ellie with her green laser gave us a nice insights of the star constellations on the crystal clear night sky over the Pinnacles area. It was definitely worth to visit the Pinnacles region. Thank you from Pane and Snezana!
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Astral Projection
12/28/2025
					The Pinnacles tour was excellent. Beth the tour guide was professional, friendly, efficient and approachable . She was also a safe and careful driver. The stops along the way to the Pinnacles were interesting and broke up the journey. The dinner provided was good along with the stargazing stories. A very pleasant afternoon and evening. To enhance this experience the tour guide could be given a hands free head set so that both hands can remain on the steering wheel.
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Luigi Gaetani
12/19/2025
					This has been one of the best things I’ve ever done. Natures window and the sky walk in Kalbarri national park were both stunning, Pink Lake and shell beach were a delightful surprise and Monkey Mia evoked so many emotions. What a privilege to be so close to such gorgeous wild animals. Brace yourself for the sight you see when you get to the Pinnacles. It is breathtaking! All the accommodations were good and our multi-national group of 12 from young to mature adventurers had a ‘whale of a time’. Kacper, our driver and guide was a mine of information, facts, anecdotes and jokes. He made the endless drive through the national Parks bearable. He was patient, kind and considerate of our needs. I’ve learned so much in the last few days. Thank you Kacper.
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Jan W
12/17/2025
					A great tour! Not only were the Pinnacles stunning, but the stops along the way were all beautiful too. Casper was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who made the whole experience informative and fun! Would recommend 🙂
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Siobhan Brodrick
12/10/2025
					Enjoyable trip out to the Pinnacles. Great guides and good food as well.
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Richard Baguley
12/09/2025
					Enjoyable trip out to the Pinnacles. Great guides and good food as well.
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Richard Baguley
12/09/2025
					Pinnacles trip from Perth: We had a very knowledgeable and organized guide in Adam & the trip was thoroughly enjoyable. Extra Emus spotted en route too!
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Victoria Nesbit
11/30/2025
					My wife and I signed up for Pinnacles Sunset Tour from Perth on 23 Oct 2025. Like to commend Erin from Autopia who was our driver and guide, for her excellent service. She was cheerful and warm, and kept the entire trip lively. Reached Pinnacles ~1 hr before sunset (wish we could arrive earlier - perhaps 2 hrs?) and what an awesome place it was. And she laid out a sumptuous spread for dinner at sunset. She also showed me a good spot where I could set up equipment for astrophotography. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much time to image the beautiful dark sky before we had to depart for Perth.
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S T
11/26/2025
					We did a tour to Pinnacles Dessert yesterday. Had a great time exploring, our tour guide Casper was excellent, would highly reccommend.😃
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Karlo Fember
11/21/2025
					Just done The Pinnacles stargazing tour. Our guide was very informative and friendly. Would highly recommend
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Richard Jones
11/20/2025
					Pinnacles sunset and stargazing tour - Casper was an amazing, funny and knowledgeable guide. He made it fun and made our experience more enjoyable. The whole tour was amazing, especially the sunset at the pinnacles and seeing a Kangaroo. It was a bit cloudy for the stargazing but Casper told us stories and pointed out what he could see. Definitely recommend
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Alan Mincher
11/20/2025
					Fascinating trip to the Pinnacles, and stargazing with Casper, whose depth of knowledge was impressive. Thoroughly recommend.
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Jane Pizzey
11/20/2025
					The day trip to the pinnacles was amazing. Casper is a very knowledgeable guide. He showed us many interesting places, talked about botany, first nation and astronomy and captured everyones attention.
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Cristiana Borcea
11/20/2025
					Casper was our guide on this trip. We had a couple of stops on the way and he explained about the local wildlife, flora and fauna at each. At the Pinnacles, Casper took us to the entrance and directed us to the best route around, this was followed by a dinner and drinks which were tasty and plentiful. After this and despite the overcast sky he gave a good informative commentary on the night sky. Sirius is the brightest star in the sky😲. Nothing was rushed, it was just a lovely afternoon/evening with a lovely knowledgeable guide. Definitely recommend
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Lorraine
11/14/2025
					Enjoyed the trip. Casper was friendly and made the day fun. The stops at the beaches were enjoyable and we loved the majesty of the Pinnacles. Finished off by plenty of food and some star gazing. Highly recommended
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Cathy Davies
11/12/2025
					An amazing experience doing the Pinnacles and stargazing tour. Our guide Casper was  knowledgeable, informative and funny.
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Esther Leow
11/11/2025
					An amazing experience doing the Pinnacles and stargazing tour. Our guide Casper was knowledgeable, informative and funny.
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Esther Leow
11/11/2025
					We had a fabulous trip to the Pinnacles. An amazing afternoon/evening with a couple of surprises on the way. The stop off at Guilderton was absolutely stunning and a beautiful hidden gem. The Pinnacles are an amazing experience and combined with the sunset and moonrise, makes memories. Our tour guide Casper, was great and really knowledgeable, particularly when we did the stargazing. All in all a great adventure.
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Jayne Price
11/07/2025
					Despite the cloudy skies on our Pinnacles Tour, we had an amazing time with Casper. Comfortable coach, amazing pinnacles, a bold sunset, lovely picnic, great commentary & the moon played peek-a-boo most of the return journey. Thanks Casper & Autopia!
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Joanne Kruger
11/07/2025
					Amazing Sunset-to-Stargazing Experience with a Brilliant Guide! This tour was the highlight of our time in Perth! It offered incredible value and a truly unique itinerary that made the long day feel completely worth it. Our guide, Erin, was absolutely fantastic! She was so knowledgeable, very entertaining, and made the whole journey engaging—from the stops at the sand dunes and coastline to the final stargazing session. Seeing the Pinnacles Desert as the sun set was breathtaking. The changing colours over the limestone spires created an otherworldly atmosphere. It was timed perfectly to avoid the daytime crowds. The picnic dinner under the stars was delicious and well-organized. The stargazing session was a magical way to end the night—we got to see the Moon's surface through the telescope and learned so much about Aboriginal astronomy. The entire experience was seamless, comfortable, and highly professional. We couldn't recommend Autopia Tours and Erin more for this unforgettable journey!
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Hung-Hsin Shih
11/04/2025
					We had a fantastic day with Geoff as our guide on the trip to the Pinnacles, Lobster Shack, and Cervantes. He was punctual, incredibly knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts and stories along the way that made the whole journey so much more enjoyable. Geoff struck the perfect balance between being informative and friendly, it felt like travelling with a mate who really knows his stuff. The bus was spotless, modern, and super comfortable, easily one of the nicest we’ve been on. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and we never felt rushed. Overall, it was a well-organized and memorable experience, highly recommend this tour and especially Geoff!
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J Wan
10/21/2025
					Did Pinnacles dessert & stargazing tour, the places are amazing! Our guide Casper has great knowledge of the constellations. I enjoyed it, highly recommended. For Muslim travellers, though they have vegan options, you might want to bring your own food for your comfort.
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Nisa Sidik
10/19/2025
					Great tour. Our guide Casper has a wide range of knowledge and enjoys sharing it with us. The sunset at the Pinnacles was beautiful.
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Linda Seley
10/19/2025
					Pinnacles tour from Perth was fabulous. The weather wasn’t great initially but Casper our tour guide was brilliant and made us forget about the rain! Casper is knowledgable and we had a great day, ending with beautiful sunset and then star gazing.
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Anne Marland
10/19/2025
					Me and my bf had such a fun travelling with our guide Casper today! Exploring the Perth outback, the bush, the Pinacles deserts and ending the tour with stargazing was a wonderful experience 💫 Thank you again!
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吉田莉菜
10/19/2025

Tour Inclusions

8 nights’ boutique hotel/resort stays (private or shared, all with ensuite facilities)
7 breakfasts
All National Park entry fees
Rock Lobster Pot Pull Boat Trip – Kalbarri
Kalbarri National Park – Z Bend, Nature’s Window, Skywalk
Dolphin experience at Monkey Mia with a ranger
Cultural evening with First Nations hosts – Monkey Mia
First Nations community art gallery – Northampton
Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre – Carnarvon
Glass-bottom boat and snorkelling – Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay
Local driver-guide
Small-group transport (private vehicle and boats)
Start in Perth, finish in Exmouth

What To Bring

1L Refillable water bottle – Your guide will be monitoring hydration and encouraging water consumption at all times during your daily adventures in order to avoid health concerns arising.
Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Beach towel, toiletries
Bathers or swimwear, flip-flops shoes (beach thongs)
Comfortable sturdy walking shoes (closed-toe shoes)
All-weather clothing (In case extreme conditions day/night)
Overnight bag 20kg & small day pack 5kg
Personal medicine if required, any pre-existing medical issues, please let us know at time of booking
Flashlight or torch (optional)
Insect repellent & camera
Money for snack and meals
A sense of adventure!

Safe Travel Measures

The customer shall comply with all Government (Federal, State and Territory) entry restrictions and vaccination guidelines or testing requirements for entry into Australia and/or at the time of travel for tour and transport services. We strongly recommend vaccinated and unvaccinated guests travelling on Short Break / Extended Tours bring a couple of RAT tests in the unlikely event that a guest falls ill on tour. Guests are responsible for all COVID-related relocation expenses should they need to leave the trip midway and refunds will not be provided. All expenses will need to be claimed through travel insurance.

Weather

The weather along the East Coast of Australia varies by region and season. In summer, temperatures can reach the high 30s (°C), while winter days are generally mild, especially in the north. Coastal areas can experience sudden changes, including rainfall and cooler evenings. We recommend checking the average temperatures for the time of year you’ll be travelling and packing accordingly, including sun protection, light layers, and wet weather gear. Tours will proceed in most weather conditions unless otherwise advised by the provider.

Weather

NIGHT	CONFIGURATION	FACILITIES	INCLUDES
1-7	Hotel / Resort Accommodation Twin Share Room	Shared Ensuite Bathroom	Sleeps 2 people, solo travellers paired with another passenger, towel, linen, tv, air-conditioning
1-7	Hotel / Resort Accommodation Private Double / Twin / Single	Private Ensuite Bathroom	Towel & bed linen supplied, fridge, tv, lounge, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities

Exclusions

Any meals not listed
Transfers to/from meeting and drop-off points
Optional tours and hire gear (whale shark swims, manta ray trips, Cape Range NP tours)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and pocket money

Comprehensive Pickup List

8:30AM – Quality Hotel Ambassador Hotel, 196 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia

8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Pinnacles National Park & Geraldton

Day 2: Northampton & Kalbarri National Park

Day 3: Shark Bay & Monkey Mia

Day 4: Monkey Mia & Shark Bay

Day 1: Pinnacles National Park & Geraldton

Day 2: Northampton & Kalbarri National Park

Day 3: Shark Bay & Monkey Mia

Day 4: Monkey Mia & Shark Bay

Day 5: Carnarvon

Day 6: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef & Exmouth

Day 7: Exmouth

Day 8: Exmouth

Day 5: Carnarvon

Day 6: Coral Bay, Ningaloo Reef & Exmouth

Day 7: Exmouth

Day 8: Exmouth

Important Information

Mandatory Details: Passenger details are required at the time of booking, including date of birth, food allergies, title or gender for rooming configuration, and a contact phone number.
Dietary Requirements: While we endeavour to cater to most dietary needs, passengers must inform their booking agent of any specific dietary requirements or food allergies when booking.
Medical Conditions: The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking. This is a physically demanding tour requiring an easy level of fitness and mobility.
Fitness Level: Travellers can expect some light physical activities. Travellers should be mobile enough to walk unaided. A doctor’s certificate is required for participants over 70 years old, submitted at least 30 days prior to travel.
Age Restrictions: Children aged 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times. The tour is not suitable for infants or children aged 11 and under due to the nature of the tour.
Solo Travellers: Solo travellers who book separately in a Twin Share Accommodation (PX8-B) will be paired with another solo traveller in a twin room or with someone of the same gender.
Fare Type Options: Shared Accommodation (PX8-B) is restricted to Adults only 18+ years and over, as travellers stay in a shared room with shared ensuite. Not suitable for children. Private Double/Twin Room (PX8-S): For Adults and Children staying in a double or twin room with ensuite and must be purchased by Qty2 people staying together. Private Single Room (PX8-P): Restricted to Adults only (18+ years old and over) with ensuite.
Mobility Considerations: This tour is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, including those using wheelchairs, walking aids or mobility scooters.
Baggage Limitations: Limited storage space is available on our vehicle. Each traveller may bring 1 x 20 kg travel bag and 1 x 5 kg day bag. Larger or multiple suitcases are by request only.
Itinerary Variations: Itineraries may change due to seasonal weather conditions, and occasionally sites in the parks may close for cultural or safety reasons or restricted swimming access. We prioritise safety and plan accordingly to ensure the best experience for our guests.
Guest Participation: Guests are encouraged to join the group for included & optional meals - This promotes a relaxed atmosphere, fostering connections among travellers after a day of touring.
Reconfirmation of Details: All travellers are asked to reconfirm their tour details within 7 days prior to departure by calling 02 72291083 or 03 9393 1333 or via email.
Private Tours: Private touring groups are available upon request at [email protected].

Online Booking

FAQ

What’s the best time of year to visit the Coral Coast in WA?

April to October is the best time, dry, warm and perfect for outdoor activities. Summer can be very hot and cyclones in the far north.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer for the Ningaloo Reef snorkelling trip?

No — flotation devices are available, and the glass bottom boat lets you see the reef without getting in the water. Snorkelling is optional and guided for safety.