The Coral Coast Highway

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

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

Follow the 10 Day Itinerary

Southbound 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)

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

Dirk Hartog Island

Please note: Dirk Hartog Island National Park is currently closed due to weather conditions from Cyclone Seroja. We expect the National Park to reopen imminently and look forward to welcoming you back

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

Steep Point and Zuytdorp Cliffs

Please note: Edel Land (proposed) National Park, within which Steep Point and the Zuytdorp Cliffs are located, is currently closed due to the aftermath of Cyclone Seroja. We look forward to welcoming

Turtle Hatchling Exmouth Ningaloo Western AUstralia

Turtles of the Coral Coast

Western Australia's Coral Coast is home to some of the world's most important turtle nesting areas. Sea turtles can be encountered on the Coral Coast all year round. Incredible experiences include

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

Island Rock Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs Western Australia Coral Coast

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

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

Horrocks

Horrocks Beach was named the #1 Mainland Beach in Tourism Australia's Best Australian Beaches for 2018 You'll instantly feel on holidays as you take in the glorious ocean views on your descent into

Blue Holes

Video: Chris Lewis Renowned for exceptional snorkelling, Blue Holes is located along the Red Bluff Road/George Grey Drive (southern entrance/exit road to Kalbarri). The protected waters and rock pools

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

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

Dugong Encounters

The endangered dugong is nature's only vegetarian sea mammal. They resemble a walrus, related to the elephant, called a sea-cow and growing to three metres and weighing up to 400 kilograms. Around the

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

Hamelin Pool Stromatolites Shark Bay Western Australia's Coral Coast

Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool

Please note: the stromatolite viewing boardwalk at Hamelin Pool is currently closed due to damage caused by Cyclone Seroja. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible. For further

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

Shell Beach

Formed from billions of tiny shells, the aptly named Shell Beach is located 45 kilometres south-east of Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area not far from the Hamelin Pool Stromatolites. Why is

Sandy Cape

Secret no more – Sandy Cape has grown in popularity with visitors unable to resist photographing and posting images of this idyllic location. The turnoff to the 7km unsealed road to reach the campsite

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

One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre

Carnarvon's One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre and heritage precinct reflect the jetty's iconic history. Housing an exhibition covering the Carnarvon stories about whaling, pastoral farming and

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

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Download the Coral Coast Highway Map and Guide

Northbound Journey - Perth to Exmouth

Follow the 10 Day Itinerary