ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR:

Enjoy the incredible views from atop Charles Knife Canyon | Swim or snorkel Ningaloo Reef | Boat cruise on Yardie Creek onboard our vessel 'Spirit of Yardi'| Photo op at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse

DURATION:

9am to 5pm (8 hours including travel time)

TOUR INCLUSIONS AT A GLANCE:

Morning tea and lunch | Transport and National Park entry fee | All snorkel equipment | Cruise guide | Photos

SEASON:

Year round

LOCATION:

Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Cape Range National Park, Western Australia

TOUR NUMBERS:

This tour will run with a minimum of 4 people, and is usually capped at a maximum of 10 people.

TOUR LIMITATIONS:

The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces and small sections of soft sand. To embark our vessel on Yardi Creek, you will need to be able to step down into our vessel from the jetty with the assistance of your guide.

An average level of fitness and mobility, and a sense of wonder is all you need to enjoy this tour.

Guests must be able to understand sufficient English to comprehend basic safety instructions.

TOUR MEETING POINT:

Pick up from Exmouth accommodation starting from 8.45am.

Each day is different and uniquely full of wonder.

Your day begins with pick up from your Exmouth accommodation just before 9am. Please arrive early and come dressed in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing with enclosed footwear. Make sure you bring your bathers, towel and sandals or flip flops for a swim or snorkel later on.

We then take the scenic drive to visit Charles Knife Gorge. You'll be amazed by this rugged natural landscape as we ascend the road to the top, and learn about the history of the area. The views from the top are second-to-none as rugged canyons fall away from the road (local's describe this area as Exmouth's mini-Grand Canyon) and you enjoy views out over Exmouth Gulf.

After making our way back through Exmouth town, and up to Vlamingh Head Lighthouse to take in the panoramic views of reef and range. This is a great spot to enjoy morning tea and a cuppa as you take in the view. Enjoy watching some of the 40,000+ humpback whales that migrate past here from July to October.

We'll then start the journey into Cape Range National Park. Along the way your guide will provide commentary on the natural and human history of the area, and you may be lucky enough to spot some of the local wildlife: emu, dingo, wallaroos, bustards or birds of prey.

Once in the national park, stop at one of Ningaloo's iconic beaches for a refreshing swim or snorkel in our famously turquoise waters. There'll be time to get changed into your bathers before your guide kits you out with snorkel gear and you dive in to meet some of Ningaloo's abundant marine life.

After all this activity you will have worked up an appetite, so it's time to enjoy a fresh and healthy picnic lunch. Dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise us of any special requirements on booking.

Following lunch we continue the journey to Yardie Creek where you'll board Exmouth Adventure Co's vessel, Spirit of Yardi. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the creek and wonder at the grandeur of the red rock gorges - a photographers dream. Delight in the abundant wildlife including osprey and their giant nests, and cute black-flanked rock wallabies sunning themselves amongst the craggy cliffs.

It's then time to make our way back into Exmouth town. Your guide will farewell you at your accommodation around 5pm with a promise to have some photos of your adventure available soon for you to enjoy.

Highlights

→ Marvel at the rugged landscape, impressive canyons and rich history of Charles Knife Gorge and Exmouth Gulf

→ Enjoy sweeping views of Ningaloo Reef and Exmouth Gulf from Vlamingh Head lighthouse, and lenjoy morning tea and a cuppa as you learn about the interesting history of this area. You may also be lucky enough to see some of our estimated 40,000+ humpback whales during their annual migration July to early October

→ Swim or snorkel the turquoise waters of Ningaloo Reef. Look for some of our abundant marine life including over 500 species of fish and 300 species of coral

→ Spot endangered black flanked rock wallabies and osprey perched on their giant nests during a relaxing cruise on Yardie Creek in Exmouth Adventure Co's vessel 'Spirit of Yardi'. The combination of incredible wildlife and spectacular red rock gorge walls make Yardie Creek Gorge a photographer's dream

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR?

Your safety and enjoyment whilst participating in our Ningaloo In A Day Safari are a top priority for us here at Exmouth Adventure Co. We provide the following good quality, clean equipment and inclusions on this tour:

• Snorkelling gear: Snorkel, mask, fins, stinger suits or wetsuits in season
• Flotation devices if required: PFD (lifejacket, please advise on booking), pool noodle
• Morning tea and lunch – specific dietary requirements (E.g vegetarian, vegan, gluten free) can be catered for, please advise on booking
• Pick up/drop off from your Exmouth town accommodation in our air conditioned mini-van
• Qualified, experienced guide
• Complimentary tour photos taken by your guide

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Please arrive for the tour dressed in weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing. You'll need to bring:

• Enclosed footwear (trainers, enclosed sandals) shorts and t-shirt, a warmer layer in cooler months.
• Sunscreen/zinc. Please consider using ‘reef safe’ sunscreen.
• Hat and sunglasses
• Drinking water – you will need to bring a full water bottle - Exmouth Adventure Co doesn't provide single-use plastic bottles. Your guide will have extra water to top up your water bottle if needed
• Bathers, board shorts for snorkelling (we will have wetsuits available in the cooler months for snorkelling, a rash shirt or stinger suit when required)
• Flip flops/sandals for walking on the beach
• Towel
• Camera/phone for photos if you would like
• Any personal items including medication that you may need during the day

CANCELLATION POLICY: This tour has a 72 hour cancellation policy. Cancellations made within 72 hours of tour departure will incur 100% of the tour cost. Cancellations made outside of 72 hours will receive a full refund, minus any booking fees already paid.