After all the planning and preparation the wait is finally over! On arrival in Monkey Mia, we meet our experienced guides for a full trip and safety briefing. It's all getting real now and the buzz is be evident! We check into our accommodation and then head out to explore the small and cute township of Monkey Mia. It's been a big day of travel so we tuck in for an early night to charge up for our exciting day tomorrow. Accommodation: Dorm rooms

Meals:  D

We wake up to our first full day of the trip. And it's an exciting one! After breakfast we head out to the white sandy beach nearby to spot the resident bottle nose dolphins that come up to the shore line every day. This is a great opportunity to learn more about these intelligent creatures as well as interact with them. We visit the World Heritage Discovery Centre and learn more about this important ecological area, before we join a marine biologist at the award winning Ocean Park - a unique research and rehabilitation facility for marine life. We'll all be wide-eyed as we get up close with some amazing sea creatures. We finish off our conservation program with a beach clean up learning about the damage micro plastics and other rubbish is doing to this pristine environment. Accommodation: Dorm rooms

Meals:  B,L,D

Today marks the start of our aboriginal cultural immersion on Malgana Country in François Peron National Park. With exclusive access to the Big Lagoon eco site, we set up camp among red sand dunes, arid shrublands and striking turquoise waters. Guided by local Malgana hosts, we begin exploring the Wulyibidi coastline on foot and by kayak, learning how this landscape has been shaped and cared for over thousands of years. Along the way, we explore mangrove systems, look for marine and birdlife, and start learning about bush tucker, medicinal plants and reading the land. As evening falls, we gather around the fire to share stories and reflect on our first day on Country. Accommodation: Camping at exclusive Big Lagoon eco site

Meals:  B,L,D

We wake on Country and spend the day deepening our understanding of Malgana culture, knowledge and environmental stewardship. Continuing our exploration along the coastline and waterways, students trek and kayak through this World Heritage landscape, building confidence and teamwork while learning about animal tracking, food sources and sustainable land management. There are opportunities to spot turtles, dugongs, fish and birdlife, and to ask questions directly of our hosts. Our final evening is again spent together around the fire, reflecting on the challenges, the learning and the powerful connections formed with culture, place and one another in this rare and privileged setting. Accommodation: Camping at exclusive Big Lagoon eco site

Meals:  B,L,D

We wake early and hit the road for our day's drive to Coral Bay, home to the World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef and Marine Park. On our way, we will stop off at the extraordinary Stromatalites at Hamelin Pool. These are no ordinary "rocks", these guys are the reason for Shark Bay's World Heritage listing. You will literally be seeing the oldest eco-system on Earth. We spend time exploring and learning about the curious formations before continuing to Coral Bay in the afternoon. This is a full day drive and we will need to prepare accordingly with plenty of snacks, water, and car games! We will make regular stops and make the day as comfortable and fun as possible. The evening will be very relaxed and a welcome chance to wander the town, relax, and enjoy our new surroundings and landscape. Accommodation: Camping at Coral Bay

Meals:  B,L,D

Today is one of those days that will stay with us forever. We eagerly eat breakfast and then make our way to our boat which will take us out to find manta rays to swim with! On the way, our guides introduce us to the unique ecosystem surrounding Coral Bay and explain why manta rays visit these waters each year. Excitement builds as we gear up for our swim and then slip into the clear blue to witness these gentle giants moving gracefully through the ocean—an unforgettable moment of awe and connection. Between swims, we relax on deck, watching for turtles and colourful reef life while learning about the conservation efforts protecting this remarkable environment. By late afternoon we return to shore, sun tired and inspired. Back at camp, we gather for an evening debrief to share highlights and reflect on what we learned before settling in for a well earned rest. Accommodation: Camping at Coral Bay

Meals:  B,L,D

We wake up still buzzing from yesterday’s adventure and farewell Coral Bay as we travel north to Exmouth. As the largest town in the region, Exmouth is our stop to get fitted out with specialist gear for the kayaking expedition ahead and to have a quick break and an ice cream if we're lucky! Then it's on to Yardie Creek Gorge to tackle the spectacular rim walk. This walk takes our breath away with its sweeping views of the gorge, towering red limestone cliffs and winding tidal waters below. By late afternoon we settle in to camp, and get ready for the kayaking journey on the water starting tomorrow. The sense of anticipation is high as we shift into expedition mode. Accommodation: Wilderness Camping

Meals:  B,L,D

It's a beautiful beach breakfast for us and an opportunity to fuel up before we begin an epic overnight expedition on the water. Following a safety briefing, gear check and paddling instruction on the beach, we check charts, talk through the plan ahead and enjoy a quick practice snorkel. We then launch into the turquoise lagoon of Ningaloo Reef, paddling through calm, clear waters between the beach and fringing reef. From our kayaks, we spot juvenile green turtles, cowtail stingrays and schools of fish before pulling in at a beautiful sandy point for lunch and snorkelling among thousands of fish and towering coral bommies. Reaching the day’s endpoint, we work together to secure our kayaks above the high-tide line, return to basecamp, learn to use expedition stoves and share a well-earned dinner. Accommodation: Wilderness Camping

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast we pack up our camp and return to our kayaks to continue paddling in the Ningaloo lagoon. We're much more confident in the rhythm of travelling as a group and paddling in sync with our partner. We glide through the water, hearing stories from our guides about the history, culture, and current events of the area we are in. There are opportunities to stop for a swim and snorkel along the way and we make the most of these! After lunch we paddle our last few kilometers of our expedition before helping pack away our kayaking equipment and farewelling our kayak guides. Before long we're on the road to Exmouth for our final night together. If we still have some energy, we head to the Vlamingh Lighthouse for a last beautiful sunset experience on the Coral Coast. Accommodation: Camping in Exmouth

Meals:  B,L,D

We ease into our last morning with the chance for a final swim or a quiet moment taking in the coastline before breakfast. It’s a relaxed wrap-up to the trip—time to organise gear, reflect on the past days, and enjoy being together in this place one more time. After a brief debrief, we head to Exmouth airport for our flight home.

Meals:  B