West Coast Self Drive

A self-drive holiday in Australia is a great way to explore this vast and diverse country at your own pace. With open, uncrowded roads and ever-changing scenery, it offers the freedom to stop where you like, take detours off the beaten track, and truly soak up the natural beauty around you. From dramatic coastlines to wide open landscapes, it’s a relaxed and rewarding way to discover Australia’s highlights.

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Explore Australia's undiscovered west coast, taking in Perth, as well as many spectacular beaches, parks and landscapes.

4 Nights – Perth
1 Night – Cervantes
2 Nights – Geraldton
2 Nights – Monkey Mia
3 Nights – Coral Bay
2 Nights – Exmouth

✈️ UK – Perth (4 nights): After flying from the UK, you’ll arrive in sunny Perth where we’ll transfer you to your hotel. With four nights here, you’ll have plenty of time to unwind and explore this laid-back yet vibrant city. Perth combines golden beaches, a relaxed pace of life and a wealth of great restaurants, bars and boutique shops. Set along the Swan River, it’s a city that’s as scenic as it is welcoming. Stroll through vast King’s Park for panoramic views, or take a river cruise to Fremantle, a charming port town known for its colonial architecture, markets and cafés. You can even hop on a ferry to Rottnest Island, home to the adorable quokka and beautiful car-free cycling trails.

🚗 Perth – Cervantes (1 night): After collecting your car, begin your self-drive adventure north to Nambung National Park. Here, the famous Pinnacles Desert awaits, a spectacular landscape of ancient limestone spires that seem to rise from another planet. The nearby coastal town of Cervantes makes the perfect overnight stop. Cool off in the Indian Ocean and enjoy a delicious local lobster dinner as the sun sets over the sea.

🚗 Cervantes – Geraldton (2 nights): Continue north along the coast to Geraldton, your base for exploring Kalbarri National Park. Spend the next two nights discovering its dramatic gorges, rugged coastal cliffs and iconic viewpoints such as Nature’s Window and the Z-Bend Lookout. Keep an eye out for whales from Red Bluff, and take in the area’s colourful wildflowers if you’re travelling in season. Geraldton itself has a relaxed, beach-town charm and a fascinating maritime history.

🚗 Geraldton – Monkey Mia (2 nights): Your next stop is the world-renowned Monkey Mia, set within Shark Bay Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area is famous for its wild bottlenose dolphins that regularly swim close to shore to interact with visitors. Spend two nights here soaking up the tranquillity, exploring the walking trails, or joining a 4WD tour to see the striking red sand dunes, Aboriginal heritage sites and turquoise coves of Shark Bay.

🚗 Monkey Mia – Coral Bay (3 nights): Continue along the Coral Coast to the small seaside town of Coral Bay, gateway to the stunning Ningaloo Reef. Stay three nights here to experience one of the world’s most accessible coral reefs, where you can snorkel straight from the shore. Swim with manta rays, spot turtles and dolphins, or take a glass-bottom boat trip to admire the vivid coral gardens and tropical fish. If you visit between March and July, you may even get the chance to swim alongside majestic whale sharks.

🚗 Coral Bay – Exmouth (2 nights): A short drive north brings you to Exmouth, perfectly positioned to explore both the Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park. Relax on the pristine sands of Turquoise Bay or hike through the rugged gorges and canyons of Cape Range. Wildlife abounds here, from emus and red kangaroos to rare bird species. For a memorable finale, take a boat cruise along Yardie Creek to spot black-footed rock wallabies among the cliffs.

✈️ Exmouth – UK: At the end of your adventure, drive to Learmonth Airport for your return flight to Perth and onward journey home. After discovering the wild beauty, pristine beaches and unique marine life of Western Australia, you’ll leave with memories to last a lifetime.