Meals
7 breakfasts included. All other meals at own expense (plenty of dining options at each stop; dietary requirements advised at booking).

Accommodation (7 nights)
Boutique hotels and resorts with private or twin-share ensuite rooms:

• Geraldton, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia (2 nights), Carnarvon, Exmouth (2 nights)
  All properties include air-conditioning, linen, towels and modern facilities. Solo travellers paired with same-gender roommate in twin-share (not guaranteed).

✅ What’s Included

Itinerary Activities

• All national park entry fees
• Rock Lobster Pot Pull boat tour (keep your catch)
• Kalbarri National Park Skywalk & gorges
• Monkey Mia dolphin experience with ranger
• Ningaloo Reef glass-bottom boat & snorkel
• First Nations cultural experiences
• Comprehensive driver-guide commentary

Guides & Support

• Experienced driver-guide
• Private air-conditioned mini-coach

Eco & Practical

• Perth start and Exmouth end
• Minimal-impact practices and cultural respect education

🚫 What’s Not Included

• Meals or beverages beyond the 7 breakfasts
• Hotel transfers before/after tour
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Optional activities (whale shark swim, Cape Range day trips etc.)
• Personal expenses or souvenirs

Dry Season (April–October) — Mild to warm days (18–28°C), low humidity, ideal for snorkelling and outdoor activities.
Shoulder (Nov & Mar) — Warming up or cooling down.
Wet Season (Dec–Feb) — Hot and humid (28–35°C) with possible afternoon storms; tours still run but with adjustments.

Coastal and desert conditions with strong sun, possible wind and variable temperatures – pack light, responsibly and for sun/swim protection.

✅ Essentials

• 1.5–2 L refillable water bottle
• Wide-brim hat, sunglasses and broad-spectrum sunscreen
• Swimwear and quick-dry towel
• Lightweight long-sleeve shirt and pants (sun + insect protection)
• Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
• Tropical-strength insect repellent
• Small day pack (5–7 kg) + soft overnight bag (max 20 kg)
• Cash or card for meals and extras
• Camera or binoculars for wildlife and reefs

Insect & Weather Protection

• Light rain jacket or poncho
• Lip balm with SPF

Toiletries & Extras

• Personal medications
• Hand sanitiser

Luggage Limits

• 1 x 20 kg soft overnight bag + 1 x 5 kg day pack only (no large rigid suitcases)

The Pinnacles are ancient limestone formations up to 3.5 metres tall, formed over 25,000 years from seashells and wind erosion.

Hamelin Pool contains the world’s best living example of stromatolites — microbial structures that are among the oldest life forms on Earth (3.5 billion years).

Monkey Mia is one of the few places where wild bottlenose dolphins regularly interact with humans under ranger supervision.

Ningaloo Reef is one of the largest fringing reefs in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to over 250 coral species and 500 fish species.

The west coast is home to the whale shark migration each year (March–July), one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

Traditional Owners along the route include the Whadjuk Noongar, Amangu, Nhanda, Malgana, Baiyungu, Thalanyji and Yinigudira peoples.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: 8 Day West Coast Tour Australia (Perth to Exmouth)

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 2,650 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average travel to/from Perth start and Exmouth end)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 5,300 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• 8 days / 7 nights (one-way Perth to Exmouth)
• Small-group boutique travel (relaxed pace, comfort-focused; adults 18+)
• Starts 8:30am at Quality Hotel Ambassador Perth (196 Adelaide Terrace); ends Exmouth after breakfast on Day 8
• Private small-group vehicle + boat transport (~2,350 km total driving)
• 7 nights boutique-style hotel/resort accommodation (twin-share ensuite or private options; all air-conditioned with TV, fridge)
• Meals: 7 breakfasts + Rock Lobster Pot Pull dinner (keep your catch), First Nations bush tucker tasting; other meals at own expense
• Highlights: Pinnacles Desert walk, Kalbarri National Park (Z Bend, Nature’s Window, Skywalk), Monkey Mia dolphin encounter & cultural evening, Hamelin Pool stromatolites, Shell Beach, Ningaloo Reef glass-bottom boat & snorkel, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, optional whale shark/manta swims

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Key locations: Perth start → Pinnacles & Jurien Bay → Geraldton → Kalbarri National Park → Monkey Mia (dolphins & cultural evening) → Carnarvon → Ningaloo Reef Coral Bay (snorkel) → Exmouth end
• Travel style: Relaxed small-group west-coast explorer with scenic drives, short guided walks, wildlife and cultural experiences
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Travel to Perth start and from Exmouth end is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus radiative forcing for flights, well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for remote Western Australian vehicle/boat operations and tourism-level meals.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs or optional whale-shark swims).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 1,650 kg CO₂e

• Average travel to Perth start and from Exmouth end (higher-end mix of domestic/international flights with full radiative forcing): 1,350 kg
• All on-tour private small-group vehicle (~2,350 km shared) + boats (Ningaloo glass-bottom, Kalbarri lobster pot pull): 300 kg – higher-end diesel/marine factor with low-occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 350 kg CO₂e

• 7 nights boutique hotel/resort (air-conditioned, remote locations): 50 kg per night – higher-end for energy, water and laundry in coastal/WA outback

Meals & Food – 160 kg CO₂e

• 8 days of included breakfasts + Rock Lobster dinner + bush tucker tasting + own meals/snacks: 20 kg per day – higher-impact tourism diet including production, transport and waste

Activities & Excursions – 490 kg CO₂e

• Guided walks (Pinnacles, Kalbarri gorges, short trails), Ningaloo snorkel/glass-bottom, dolphin encounter, cultural experiences, national park entries and interpretation

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 2,650 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 2,650 kg = 5,300 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices (minimal impact guidelines, respect for traditional owners, refillable water bottle provided, stay on designated tracks, no feeding wildlife, waste management); our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

Is this tour one-way?
Yes — it starts in Perth and finishes in Exmouth on Day 8.

Can children join?
Yes from age 12 with guardian; under 12 not suitable.

How many nights in each place?
Monkey Mia and Exmouth have 2 nights each for a relaxed pace.

Is snorkelling included?
Yes — glass-bottom boat and snorkel at Ningaloo Reef on Day 6.

Are meals included?
Only 7 breakfasts; all other meals at own expense (plenty of options at each stop).

What is the luggage limit?
1 x 20 kg soft overnight bag + 1 x 5 kg day pack only.

Is the tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — solo travellers are paired with same-gender roommate in twin-share.

What happens if I want to do whale shark swimming?
Optional on Day 7 (pre-booking required and at own expense).

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No — not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers.