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.

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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

Swim Manta Ray Tour Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef Western Australia

Swim with Manta Rays

You can swim with manta rays all year round at Coral Bay on Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Like whale sharks, manta rays are filter feeders and have a large toothless mouth which they use like a

Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool

A visit to the remarkable Hamelin Pool stromatolites in Western Australia is a must when holidaying in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. The Hamelin Pool stromatolites are oldest and largest living

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

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

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

Free diving Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef Western Australia

Blue Maze

One of the top ten snorkel spots voted by National Geographic, the Blue Maze in Coral Bay on Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef is a labyrinth of coral formations. With a huge variety of fish life

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

Couple walking through white yellow Western Australia 2019 Wildflower season everlasting carpets

Where to see wildflowers

The Coral Coast wildflower season is underway! Due to good recent rains, 2019 is tipped to be an excellent year. And it all starts a short drive north of Perth. The good news is that you still have

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

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

Red Bluff Quobba Carnarvon Ningaloo sunset Western Australia

Quobba and Red Bluff

The spectacular Quobba coast stretching from Point Quobba to Red Bluff is renowned for exceptional fishing, walking, snorkelling and rugged scenery. Be amazed by the fascinating sight of water

Family Wildflowers Camera Everlastings Yellow Pink

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

Snorkelling Abrolhos Islands Sea Lion Western Australia

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

Yardie Creek

Go bush walking, boating and see rare native animals at Yardie Creek gorge in Cape Range National Park. Yardie Creek is a highlight of the park and a must-do on any visit to Exmouth. The ancient gorge

Kalbarri National Park Z Bend The Loop sunset aerial drone

The Loop and Z Bend

The Loop and Z Bend are sections of the Murchison River aptly named because of the enormous loops and Z bend they have created as they flow through the gorges. Located in the spectacular Kalbarri

The Pinnacles

A visit to Australia’s Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles is a must. The Pinnacles had approximately 653,000 visitors recorded by Parks and Wildlife from during the 2017/2018 financial year

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

Abrolhos Islands

The Abrolhos Islands and their surrounding coral reef communities form one of Western Australia's unique marine areas. The Islands lie about 60 kilometres west of Geraldton, on the Western Australian

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Northward Journey - Perth to Exmouth

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