Travel around Western Australia’s

Coral Coast

There’s a variety of ways to travel around Western Australia’s Coral Coast, with options to suit all budgets, interests and timeframes. And no matter where you decide to visit, or how you get there, this unspoilt and uncrowded region gives you the opportunity to get away from it all.

Travel by road

Excellent road conditions make it easy for those wanting to travel around Western Australia’s Coral Coast at their own pace. The North West Coastal Highway traverses the length of the entire region, passing right through Geraldton in the south and Carnarvon in the north, with good sealed roads leading off the highway to coastal and country towns.

Roadhouses provide welcome rest stops, refreshments and fuel supplies at junctions along the North West Coastal Highway, although distances between these facilities can be extremely long in the north of the region, so make sure you bear this in mind when planning your journey.

If you’re keen to venture off the beaten track and travel around Western Australia’s Coral Coast in four wheel drive mode, there are also a number of challenging tracks crossing coastal sand dunes and rugged bushland. Check out the Outback pathways for some suggested drive routes.

Hire cars are available in all major towns throughout Western Australia’s Coral Coast.

See the Road safety and Important travel tips sections of this site to help you plan ahead for a safe trip. Check local weather and road conditions by contacting the local visitor centre or Main Roads Western Australia.

Travel by coach

Transwa and Greyhound operate regular coach services for those wishing to travel around the Coral Coast of Western Australia without having to take the wheel.

Travel by guided tour

A range of packaged tours are also available, ranging from four wheel drive adventures to luxury coach tours. Search Coral Coast tours to find out more.

Check out the list below to find more inspirational travel ideas for getting around Western Australia’s Coral Coast.