Coral Coast Highway Driving Routes

Take a spectacular driving holiday along the stunning Indian Ocean coastline from Perth to the top of the Ningaloo Reef at Exmouth. Along the way you will discover some of WA’s most scenic coastline, stunning national parks, secluded beaches, picturesque country towns, ancient outback landscapes and one of the world’s greatest coral reefs.

With Avis' new heavily reduced hire car fees between Perth and Exmouth from 1 April to 31 October 2019 and 2020, you've now got options!

You can travel North from Perth, flying home with Qantas OR fly first to Learmonth (Ningaloo) airport and drive your hire car South back to Perth.

Northward Journey - Perth to Exmouth

Drive north from Perth, concluding in Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef) and fly back to Perth.

Follow the 10 Day Itinerary

Southward Journey - Exmouth to Perth

Fly from Perth Airport to Learmonth Airport and drive back to Perth.

Follow the 14 Day Itinerary

Follow a Coral Coast Highway Itinerary

10 Day - Perth to Exmouth (North)

Collect your Avis rental car and start driving north from Perth to Exmouth. Take your time to explore our key experiences and attractions, then fly back to Perth with Qantas.

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14 Day - Exmouth to Perth (South)

Take the road trip to the next level with a slow amble along the Coral Coast Highway. Fly into Learmonth airport from Perth, then drive your Avis rental car back to Perth over a fortnight - really

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Our Key Experiences

Sandy Cape

Secret no more – Sandy Cape has grown in popularity with visitors unable to resist photographing and posting images of this idyllic location. Located 10km north of Jurien Bay is the turnoff to the 7km

Honeycomb Gorge

Honeycomb Gorge is a must-visit location when in Carnarvon . Due east of the town into the Kennedy Range National Park, it's perfect for a four wheel driving bush-camping adventure under a star-filled

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Turtle Hatching season

The Shark Bay Marine Park north to the Ningaloo Reef is some of the world's major breeding areas for sea turtles. The turtle nesting season between December and March, and after a six-week period

One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre

One Mile Jetty is currently closed to visitors, however to reflect the jetty’s iconic status, a new Interpretive Centre has opened! Housing an exhibition covering the Carnarvon stories about whaling,

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Wildflower Hotspot - Coalseam Conservation Park

The wildflower trails of the Coral Coast lead you through some of Australia's most breathtaking wildflower country. Blooms can be seen along the entire Coral Coast, in places such as Lesueur National

Island Rock and Natural Bridge

Island Rock and Natural Bridge are situated in Kalbarri National Park as part of the Coastal Cliff sites. Yielding to the forces of the ocean, the once resilient Island Rock was part of the shoreline.

Turquoise Bay

Step into the pristine waters of the aptly named Turquoise Bay near the town of Exmouth and you're swimming within a few metres of Ningaloo Reef . Known as one of Australia's best beaches, Turquoise

Francois Peron National Park

For a four-wheel driving adventure along a scenic coastline with dramatic red cliffs and white sandy beaches, head to Francois Peron National Park in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area . The ocean

Nature's Window

Located just 500 metres from The Loop (or Inyaka Wookai Watju) carpark, Nature’s Window is one of Western Australia’s most iconic natural attractions, formed from layers of Tumblagooda Sandstone. To

Kalbarri Skywalk

Work is in progress for the Kalbarri Skywalk and is due to open mid 2020! Breathtaking skywalks in Kalbarri National Park will become a major tourism drawcard for Kalbarri , providing stunning vistas

Meet the Monkey Mia Dolphins

Head for Monkey Mia Beach during feeding times and meet the dolphins that have put this beautiful seaside spot on the map. The friendly pod of wild bottlenose dolphins regularly swim to Monkey Mia’s

Paradise Beach

Spectacular beaches are plentiful in Coral Bay and the aptly named Paradise Beach is a well kept secret worth exploring. Providing clear calm waters and gleaming white sand, the uncrowded protected

Pot Alley

Pot Alley is a picturesque ocean gorge in Kalbarri National Park , boasting spectacular ocean scenery amidst the expansive rugged gorges. Enjoy a swim at the lovely sheltered swimming beach and be

Ningaloo Reef Western Australia Humpback Whale Double Breach Exmouth

Swim with Humpback Whales

One of the best places in Western Australia to see and experience an in-water interaction with migrating Humpback Whales is Ningaloo Marine Park off the coast of Exmouth and Coral Bay . Approximately

Turtle Nesting Season

Ningaloo Reef and adjacent islands are one of the world's major breeding areas for sea turtles. During the breeding season between December and March, where Green and Loggerhead turtles make their way

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Horizon: Public Art at Beresford

You will find Horizon , the city of Geraldton 's newest #Instaworthy location, on the Beresford Foreshore at the bottom of Dean Street. Some see a snow globe, others a clear marble - whatever you see,

Kalbarri Coastal Cliff Mushroom Rock Walk Couple

Mushroom Rock Walk Trail

Mushroom Rock Trail is a leisurely two hour walk track within Kalbarri National Park that leads you to the unusual sight of Mushroom Rock and the spectacular Rainbow Valley gorge. Read the information

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton

For a moving tribute to the sailors who lost their lives on HMAS Sydney II during World War II visit the HMAS Sydney II Memorial in Geraldton. With the long awaited discovery of the HMAS Sydney II on

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Abrolhos Island Snorkelling

The Abrolhos Islands on Western Australia’s Coral Coast are an undiscovered underwater paradise, boasting world-class snorkelling and diving sites. The crystal clear turquoise water ensures incredible

Cape Range National Park

Situated on the west side of Exmouth is the Cape Range National Park, a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons such as Yardie Creek surrounded by 50 kilometres of

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Northward Journey - Perth to Exmouth

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