The Coral Coast Highway

The Coral Coast Highway - one of the greatest road trips on Earth.

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

This is the Coral Coast Highway.

With Avis Australia's heavily reduced hire car fees between Perth and Exmouth from 1 April to 31 October 2021, there are now more options and possibilities to explore this great road trip as a Fly + Drive holiday.

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.

Download the Coral Coast Highway Map and Guide

Northbound Journey - Perth to Exmouth 10 day itinerary

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

Follow the 10 Day Itinerary

Southbound Journey - Exmouth to Perth 14 day itinerary

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)

From April to October, 2021, 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

Jump in the car

14 Day - Exmouth to Perth (South)

From April to October, 2021, 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

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Our Key Experiences

Abrolhos Islands Geraldton Western Australia's Coral Coast

Houtman Abrolhos Islands

The Houtman Abrolhos Islands, more commonly referred to as the Abrolhos Islands, and their surrounding coral reef communities form one of Western Australia's unique marine areas. The Islands lie about

Pot Alley

Pot Alley is a picturesque ocean gorge along the Coastal Cliffs of Kalbarri National Park, boasting spectacular ocean scenery amidst the expansive rugged gorges. Follow the 400m rocky walk trail down

Kalbarri National Park Z Bend The Loop sunset aerial drone

Z Bend Lookout and River Trail

Kalbarri National Park's 'Z Bend' is a section of the Murchison River aptly named because of the enormous Z bend created as the river flows through the gorges. You'll be spellbound by the view from

Blue Holes

Renowned for exceptional snorkelling, Blue Holes is located along the Red Bluff Road/George Grey Drive, just south of Kalbarri's town. The protected waters and rock pools make the Blue Holes a natural

Kayaking through the waters of Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay, Western Australia

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

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

Kalbarri Skywalk

Breathtaking twin skywalks in Kalbarri National Park boast stunning vistas of the Murchison River Gorge's rust-red cliffs, flowing water and bushland from high above. Famous for its exceptional

Swim with Manta Rays

Swimming with manta rays is one of Ningaloo Reef's 'Big 3' bucket list experiences, along with swimming with whale sharks and swimming with humpback whales. You can swim with manta rays year round on

The Pinnacles

Visiting Australia's Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles Desert is a must. Located at the southern gateway to Australia's Coral Coast, along the Indian Ocean Drive, the Pinnacles Desert of Nambung

Yardie Creek

Yardie Creek is a highlight of Cape Range National Park, and a must-see on any visit to Exmouth. Located on the western side of the National Park, winding its way through the ancient landscape to meet

Kalbarri Z Bend Nature's Window National Park

Bushwalking National Parks

Marvel at nature's ability to carve the landscape. Explore the depths and heights of the river gorges and sea cliffs and admire the floral beauty of the vast, rolling sandplains. From Nambung National

The Loop Walk

The Loop Walk The challenging yet spectacular Loop Walk highlights the erosive power of the Murchison River, which has carved magnificent gorges through the landscape. The hike will take you along the

Dirk Hartog Island

For those who like a little seclusion, Dirk Hartog Island National Park offers a peaceful retreat featuring beautiful scenery and white sandy beaches. The island was the site of the first recorded

The Navy Pier

The Navy Pier has a reputation as one of the top 10 shore dives worldwide, primarily due to its vast range of marine life - best described as an aquarium without glass. At the last count, there were

Ellendale Pool

Ellendale Pool is a stunning water hole naturally formed along the picturesque Greenough River. Located near the historic town of Greenough, it is surrounded by magnificent gum trees and a rocky gorge

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

Swimming with humpback whales, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Swim with Humpback Whales

The 2021 Humpback Whale season is currently underway, with thousands of humpback whales currently migrating along Western Australia's Coastline. Now's the time to experience an in-water interaction

Karijini National Park

Karijini National Park is Western Australia’s second largest national park. Covering 627,422 hectares just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Hamersley Range, Karijini National Park's climate can

Turquoise Bay

Turquoise Bay has been named the second best beach in the South Pacific and #6 in the world, in Trip Advisor's 2021 Travellers' Choice Awards. When's the last time you went for a Wander Out Yonder

Jurien Bay Sea Lions

To get up close to inquisitive wild Sea Lions head to Jurien Bay about a 2.5 drive north of Perth. Take a sea lion watching cruise and you'll find these graceful swimmers love to show off in front of

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