Length7 to 10 days
StartsPerth
EndsPerth
Best time to goSep to Nov and Mar to May
The route
A coastal run from Perth to Exmouth, with the Pinnacles, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia and Ningaloo Reef. Seven to ten days gives time to enjoy each stop.
Day
1
Perth to Cervantes
🚐 About 2.5 hours (around 200 km)
Drive north to the Pinnacles Desert. The Pinnacles are best at sunset. Lancelin has dunes.
Optional things to do
- Lancelin sand dunes
- Pinnacles at sunset
- Lobster Shack
Where to stay
Holiday parkCervantes Pinnacles Caravan ParkIn the town.
Coastal campHangover Bay campingA basic site.
Day
2
Cervantes to Kalbarri
🚐 About 4.5 hours (around 400 km)
Drive north via Geraldton. Nature's Window at Kalbarri is a highlight. The Skywalk has views.
Optional things to do
- Nature's Window
- Kalbarri Skywalk
- Red Bluff beach
Where to stay
Holiday parkKalbarri Tudor Holiday ParkNear the beach.
Holiday parkBig4 Kalbarri GatewayNear the river.
Day
3
Kalbarri to Monkey Mia
🚐 About 4.5 hours (around 380 km)
Drive to Shark Bay. Hamelin Pool has stromatolites. Monkey Mia has dolphins.
Optional things to do
- Hamelin Pool
- Shell Beach
- Monkey Mia dolphins
Where to stay
ResortMonkey Mia Dolphin ResortNear the beach.
Holiday parkDenham Seaside Caravan ParkA park in Denham.
Day
4
Monkey Mia to Coral Bay
🚐 About 5 hours (around 450 km)
Drive north via Carnarvon. Coral Bay has a beach to snorkel. Book a whale shark tour in season.
Optional things to do
- Snorkel Bill's Beach
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Quobba blowholes
Where to stay
Holiday parkBayview Coral BayOn the strand.
Holiday parkCoral Bay Caravan ParkA friendly park.
Day
5
Coral Bay to Exmouth
🚐 About 2.5 hours (around 150 km)
Drive to Exmouth and Cape Range National Park. Exmouth has Turquoise Bay. Cape Range has gorges.
Optional things to do
- Turquoise Bay snorkel
- Whale shark tours (seasonal)
- Yardie Creek
Where to stay
Holiday parkExmouth Cape Holiday ParkNear the town.
Holiday parkNingaloo Reef RetreatNear the beach.
Plan ahead
- Fuel is limited between towns.
- Book Exmouth and Coral Bay in peak season.
- Check weather and heat, as summers are very hot.
Campsite rules, fees and availability change. Check the park or operator website before you go.
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