Holiday Overview
Experience the coastal wonders of Western Australia. Beginning in Perth enjoy a few days to explore the city with a visit across to Rottnest Island home to the Quokka Australia’s happiest animal, make sure to get your Quokka selfie! Begin your drive to Cervantes the gateway to The Pinnacles, exploring Nambung National Park discover the mystery and history behind the Pinnacles. Continuing along the coast stop at Hutt Lagon which has been nicknamed the Pink Lake due to its vibrant pink waters, the perfect stop on route to Kalbarri National Park. Filled with sandstone landscape, carved out by the Murchison River and millions of years of window erosion.
Your drive continues to Monkey Mia home to sandy beaches, the town receives daily visits from dolphins due to its shallow waters. From here stay on the remote island of Dirk Hartog Island, located off the shore of Western Australia and witness Australia’s last sunset. Finish your adventure in Exmouth the perfect destination for snorkelling and seeing whale sharks during April to August.
Highlights;
Visit Namburg National Park to see the Pinnacles
Wander through Kalbarri National Park to step back in time
The Dolphins in the shallow waters of Monkey Mia
Experience swimming with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef
Western Australia Coastal Adventure Fly Drive includes:
- Return Flights from the UK
- 12 Days Car hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
- 14 Nights accommodation
- Rottnest Island Full Day Experience
Day 1 - Arrive Perth
Arrive in Perth and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth
Enhance your experience
Duxton Hotel
Crown Metropol Perth
Day 2 - Explore Perth
Spend a full day exploring the delights of Perth. Optional day tours include an excursion to Rottnest Island, or a cruise along the Swan River.
Featured accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth
Enhance your experience
Duxton Hotel
Crown Metropol Perth
Unmissable Experiences
Perth Experiences
Day 3 - Rottnest Island Experience
Explore the beauty and tranquility of Rottnest as you sit back and relax in the comfort of an air conditioned coach. This 90-minute tour around the island takes you out to some of Rottnest's most spectacular locations including the Wadjemup Lighthouse and the rugged West End and provides you with a complete interpretation of the island through your passionate and knowledgeable guide.
Featured accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth
Enhance your experience
Duxton Hotel
Crown Metropol Perth
Unmissable Experiences
Rottnest Full Day Discover Tour
Day 4 - Perth - Cervantes (Pinnacles)
Pick up your car and head north to Cervantes, gateway to the Pinnacles. Spend the afternoon in the Nambung National Park amongst Tracks and trails that lead you through thousands of limestone spires formed over millions of years. The nearby Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre explains its mysteries, history and habitats.
Featured accommodation
Cervantes Pinnacles Motel
Day 5 - Cervantes - Kalbarri
Onwards north to Kalbarri. Perhaps stop off en route at the Hutt Lagoon, to admire the “Pink Lake”.
Featured accommodation
Kalbarri Edge Resort
Day 6 - Kalbarri
Spend a full day enjoying the Kalbarri National Park, with its dramatic sandstone landscape, carved out by the Murchison River and millions of years of window erosion.
Featured accommodation
Kalbarri Edge Resort
Day 7 - Kalbarri - Monkey Mia
Continue to Monkey Mia, famous for its white sand beaches and daily visits from dolphins that come to feed in the shallow waters.
Featured accommodation
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Day 8 - Monkey Mia
Spend a full day relaxing and enjoying the delights of Monkey Mia.
Featured accommodation
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Day 9 - Monkey Mia to Dirk Hartog Island
It's an early start this morning as you make the drive short to Denham, where you will leave your car before departing on the 8:30am jetty to Dirk Hartog Island. Dirk Hartog Island is a remote island off the coast of Western Australia, home to turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and unique ecological treasures.
Upon arrival on the Island you will enjoy morning tea at Australia's most remote cafe. Afterwards you will tour the original sheering shed before joining a 4WD tour exploring the south of the island including Surfpoint and Blowholes.
After an exciting morning enjoy a BBQ lunch before checking into the Eco Lodge for your overnight stay enjoying your afternoon at leisure. In the evening you will be taken to Hearld Height Cliffs where you will witness Australia's last sunset. Enjoying dinner under the stars afterwards.
Featured accommodation
Dirk Hartog Island Eco Lodge
Day 10 - Dirk Hartog Island - Carnarvon
This morning enjoy breakfast at the lodge before taking the scenic flight back to Denham. Back on the road again to Carnarvon, take a stroll through the cactus garden for some great photo opportunities.
Featured accommodation
Hospitality Carnarvon, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Day 11 - Carnarvon - Coral Bay
Coral Bay is a small town at the Southern end of Ningaloo Reef. Snorkel over colourful coral straight from the beach, whilst spotting abundant aquatic life.
Featured accommodation
Ningaloo Coral Bay - Bayview
Day 12 - Coral Bay
Spend a full day relaxing and enjoying the soft sand and inviting waters of Coral Bay.
Featured accommodation
Ningaloo Coral Bay - Bayview
Day 13 - Coral Bay - Exmouth
Take the last drive to Exmouth, gateway to the Ningaloo Reef.
Featured accommodation
Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
Day 14 - Exmouth
Spend a full day enjoying Exmouth and Ningaloo, in season (April – August) there is the opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience to swim with Whale Sharks.
Featured accommodation
Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
Day 15 - Depart Exmouth
Return the car at the airport and catch your onward flight.
Pan Pacific Perth
Whether you travel for business or leisure, you will find refreshing comfort in the heart of Perth's CBD at Pan Pacific Perth. Experience the best of Western Australia, at one of the finest Perth hotels with a host of retail, dining and entertainment options all within easy reach for your convenience.
Duxton Hotel, Perth
The Duxton Hotel in Perth is a five-star luxury establishment located in the heart of Perth's bustling city centre. Known for its timeless elegance and sophisticated ambiance, the Duxton provides a tranquil retreat for guests looking to experience a touch of opulence.
Crown Metropol Perth
Crown Metropol Perth is situated on the banks of the Swan River overlooking the Perth city skyline. The hotel offers modern and stylish accommodation within a 15 minutes’ drive from Perth’s International and Domestic Airports. Perth city centre is a 5-minute drive away.
Cervantes Pinnacles Motel
Cervantes Pinnacles Motel is a 3.5-star property in Cervantes offering quality accommodation, value for money, comfort and friendly service. Cervantes is the perfect holiday destination for relaxation, fun filled adventure, fishing and water sports.
Kalbarri Edge Resort
In the heart of Kalbarri, the jewel of Western Australia's Coral Coast, is the Kalbarri Edge Resort. Explore the picturesque coast, clear beaches and rugged gorges. Kalbarri is the ideal spot to see dolphins and whales, surf the breaks and fish all year round. The sunny climate makes this a fantastic escape at any time of the year.
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is situated on the Western Australian coastline within the beautiful shores of Shark Bay. The hotel offers beachfront accommodation. Shark Bay is home to one of the world’s best-known dolphin encounters.
Dirk Hartog Island Eco Lodge
Situated on Dirk Hartog Island, this rustic sea-facing island lodge offers private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, locally sourced Vasse Virgin amenities, and naturally sourced luxurious linen.
Hospitality Carnarvon, SureStay Collection by Best Western Holidays
Welcome to the Hospitality Carnarvon, SureStay Collection by Best Western, ideally located in the centre of Carnarvon. Carnarvon is a great stopover for self-drive tourists heading for the far north of Western Australia. The motel is located just minutes from the tranquil waters of the Facine. The Facine is often visited by turtles, dolphins and the occasional dugong.
Ningaloo Coral Bay - Bayview
Bayview Coral Bay offers a year-round outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. It is located in Coral Bay, just a 2-minute walk from the beach. Free private parking is available on site.
Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
Mantarays Ningaloo, the only resort on Sunrise Beach, is your gateway to the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef and the Cape Range National Park. Guests can enjoy a relaxing holiday escaping the winter chill or an action-packed holiday taking part in the many activities the region has to offer.
Image Gallery
Perth
Cervantes - The Pinnacles
Exmouth - whale shark
Hutt Lagon
Quokka
Pinnacles Stargazing
Perth
Dirk Hartog Island
Dirk Hartog Island - Australia's Last Sunet
Dirk Hartog Island
Dirk Hartog Island
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island
Dolphins Monkey Mia
Quokka on Rottnest Island
Hutt Lagoon
Monkey Mia- feeding the dolphins
Monkey Mia beach
Carnarvon beach
Exmouth
Ningaloo
Exmouth - swimming with Manta Rays
Ningaloo Reef
Coral Bay
Kangaroo
Coral Bay - turtle and snorkler
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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