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

Stromatolites of Hamelin Pool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ross Graham Lookout

The Ross Graham Lookout offers breathtaking views over the gorges within the Kalbarri National Park. Take a short walk from the car park down to the river's edge for a swim and explore the glorious

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

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

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

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. View

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Sunset, Geraldton, Western Australia's Coral Coast

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton

For a moving tribute to the sailors who lost their lives aboard the HMAS Sydney II during World War II, visit Geraldton's HMAS Sydney II Memorial. Steeped in symbolism, the Memorial pays homage to the

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

A dolphin playing in the surf at Kalbarri, Western Australia

Jacques/Jakes Point

Jacques Point (better known as Jakes by the locals) is a popular surfing beach in Kalbarri providing a perfect left hand surf break along the point. Experienced surfers will enjoy the safe conditions

Cape Range National Park

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

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