Ultimate Self-Drive Road Trip
The Coral Coast Highway Road Trip: a Perth to Ningaloo round trip self drive holiday.
- 2500km
- Suggested Time: At least 11-12 days
- Perth to Ningaloo return
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1Perth to Geraldton (~420km)
Travel north from Perth towards the scenic Indian Ocean Drive (which continues north from Wanneroo Road). The first leg of the Coral Coast Highway takes you through the coastal towns of Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Green Head, Leeman, Dongara, Port Denison and Greenough.Your first stop is Cervantes…
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1/46 Ord Street
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2Geraldton to Carnarvon (~480km)
Spend your morning strolling along Geraldton's Foreshore discovering the history of Geraldton and the mutinous Batavia story at the Museum. Delve into the region's rich cultural heritage at the Yamaji Art Centre, or follow the Yamaji Drive Trail to discover sites of significance to the local…
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Carnarvon to Exmouth (~370km)
As you leave Carnarvon and head north along the North West Coastal Highway, you may want to take a detour to see the rugged Quobba coastline and the Quobba Blowholes before continuing on your way to your next destination - Exmouth, the northern tip of the Ningaloo region. Stop into Bullara…
The Coral Coast Highway winds its way from Perth to Exmouth in Western Australia (WA), offering you every opportunity to immerse yourself in all that Australia's Coral Coast has to offer. From trekking through rugged gorges in Kalbarri, to drifting weightlessly over coral reef at Ningaloo, this round trip self-drive itinerary has it all.
Tips
- We recommend at least 11-12 days for this road trip, but longer if you have the time so you can truly soak up everything the Coral Coast Highway has to offer.
- You don't need a 4WD, although there are some areas which are 4WD-access only. Many of these locations, such as the northern reaches of Francois Peron National Park, can be experience on a guided tour. However, if you don't want to take your own car or would prefer a 4WD, you can hire a 4WD-camper from RedSands Campers or Wicked Campers - just make sure to check any hire conditions relating to off-roading and 4WDing.
- There is a range of accommodation options in the Coral Coast to suit all interests, from hotels and motels, caravan parks, camping, glamping and eco-wilderness retreats, live-aboard cruises and outback station stays.
Want to do this trip as a Fly + Drive holiday?
- Discover our Fly + Drive Coral Coast Highway itineraries. Drive one way between Perth and Exmouth with an Avis hire car, and fly the other with Qantas