Cape Range Explorer - One-day trekking adventure
DISTANCE: approx 6 KM in total | From $265 PER PERSON | Departs: 7 am, Returns: 3.30 pm. | Min Guests 2, Max Guests 6 | Pick up/drop off: Exmouth accommodation | Age 16+
Join us for a day of short treks and a refreshing swim designed to showcase the splendour of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast. Walk the red ramparts and magnificent gorges of Cape Range, down through the coastal plains and dunes and into the refreshing turquoise waters of Ningaloo Lagoon. A journey of only a few kilometres in distance, though a humbling 25 million years in time.
Our Cape Range Explorer - One-day trekking adventure begins with our longest trek of the day (approximately 6kms) as we explore one of the many canyons that dissect the North West Cape. We then make our way to the top of Cape Range, affording us breathtaking views of the Ningaloo coastline below with its fringing coral reef beyond - one of the largest fringing reefs on Earth.
After a relaxing, hearty lunch overlooking a gorge, we then take the opportunity to explore the Ningaloo Coast, an invigorating dip in Ningaloo Lagoon instantly revitalising our bodies. Then, time permitting, we will explore the tranquillity of Mangrove Bay with a short walk or take a seat in the bird hide and take it all in before we head home to Exmouth.
Highlights include:
Spectacular Canyons
Unique terrestrial & marine wildlife
Refreshing dip in Ningaloo Lagoon
Remote beaches
Stunning views of the Ningaloo Coast
What’s included:
Experienced wilderness guide
Comprehensive first aid kit
Emergency communications - sat phone
Park entry fees
Pick up/drop off from your accommodation
Lunch snacks refreshments
Complimentary hiking poles & gaiters if needed
Sun cream SPF 50+
Lightweight trekking chair
What you need to bring:
Dress for a day in the sun - Lite sun smart clothing
Hat
Preferably walking boots or shoes
Daypack
Suncream, chapstick
Water bottles/containers, at least 2L capacity
Towel
Swimwear/Rash vest
Camera
Personal medications
Favourite snacks
(optional) Personnel first aid/blister kit
Appropriate wet weather gear if chance of rain
Looking for something more personalised?
Our Ningaloo Private Wilderness Charter offers a fully private, one-day experience designed entirely around you.
Travel at your own pace, explore remote sections of Cape Range and the Ningaloo Coast, and shape the day around your interests. No fixed itinerary, no groups, just a deeper, more flexible way to experience this remarkable landscape.
Designed for private individuals, couples, families, and small groups, with the flexibility to include younger adventurers.
Your day. Your pace. Your adventure.
Hike Notes
The Cape Range Explorer - One-day trekking adventure is for hikers with novice to intermediate skill levels or moderate fitness and agility. Expect one or two short treks, typically spanning 6 kilometres, subject to weather conditions and the group's fitness level. These treks entail navigating steep rocky gullies and uneven terrain, with daypacks weighing up to 7 kilograms. During certain seasons, daytime temperatures can rise above 30°C, adding to the challenge posed by the terrain and distance.
Note: This itinerary may be subject to change due to natural events and upon instruction from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions (DBCA) due to Park management restrictions.
