Western Australia | Perth to Exmouth Road Trip Itinerary Offer expired Western Australia | Perth to Exmouth Road Trip Itinerary Red dust, white sands and cerulean-blue waters Every kilometre you cover is a new adventure on your trip from Perth to Ningaloo Reef in Exmouth and back again. Let your curiosity take the lead and come face-to-face with Western Australia’s breathtakingly diverse landscape. This is a trip with special experiences for everyone. In just 14 days, you’ll see it all—from the rugged, red outback to the wonders of Kalbarri National Park and seaside escapes like Coral Bay. Begin your journey on the Indian Ocean Drive. Follow the road north for whale watching on the cliffs of Kalbarri, and onwards to the crystalline waters of Ningaloo Reef where you can swim with the gentle whale sharks. And when you need to refuel between stops, you’ll find all of the fresh seafood, produce and delicious baked goods your heart could desire along the way. Explore Western Australia’s greatest natural treasures and authentic communities. No two days are the same as you travel up the Coral Coast. Follow your nose from town to town, sampling culture, cuisine and natural wonders everywhere you go. Day 1: Perth to Cervantes Distance: 213km Travel time: 2 hours 40 minutes Pick up your Apollo vehicle and hit the road. The first stop on your great Coral Coast road trip is the Pinnacles, found just south of Cervantes. Formed from a deposit of sea shells, some 30,000 years ago, the Pinnacles are a natural limestone structure and a must do on any Coral Coast road trip. Image: Mark Stevens and Jess Kearney Day 2: Cervantes to Kalbarri Distance: 377km Travel time: 4 hours 10 minutes Continue north today in the direction of Kalbarri. This town of less than 2000 people is the gateway to the incredible Kalbarri National Park and its natural formations and outdoor activities attract tourists from across the world. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 3: Kalbarri National Park Today is yours to explore at Kalbarri National Park! Reaching over 186,000 hectares spend your day exploring one of the most spectacular national parks in Australia. From the Nature's Window, to the Loop Walk and the Kalbarri Skywalk, prepared to be awe-struck as you wander through this national park, 400 million years in the making. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 4: Kalbarri to Coral Bay Distance: 673km Travel time: 6 hours 45 minutes Say goodbye to the vibrant red dirt and hello to the squeaky white sand of Coral Bay. After almost 7 hours driving today, take in one of Western Australia's amazing sunsets from the beach. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 5: Coral Bay If you can draw yourself away from the pristine sand of Coral Bay, spend today exploring the turquoise waters of Ningaloo Reef. This particular area of Western Australia is famous for mantra ray sightings all year round and many tour operators enable you to snorkel alongside them. Image: Flynn Graham Day 6: Coral Bay to Exmouth Distance: 152km Travel time: 1 hour 40 minutes Exmouth and Turquoise Bay await you today. With pristine white sand and pinch-me-is-this-real blue water, you'll truly believe you've found paradise as you explore the Western Australian coast. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 7: Exmouth Every year between March and July, whale sharks visit the beautiful waters surrounding Exmouth. Swimming with the world's largest fish is a must do activity in the region and there are many tour operators offering this experience. Only 1 in every 3 million people will ever swim with a whale shark - will you be one of the few? Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 8: Exmouth to Carnarvon Distance: 364km Travel time: 3 hours 50 minutes Today we turn our Apollo vehicle around and begin to head south again. After 4 hours on the road you'll arrive at Carnarvon, a great place to relax and recharge. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 9: Carnarvon Spend your day exploring Carnarvon. 80% of the state's fruit and vegetable crops are produced here so it's no surprise that you can drive 'The Fruit Loop' trail around some of the region's plantations and roadside market stalls. Finish your day by driving the 75km out of town to witness the spectacular Quobba Blowholes, it truly is a sight to be behold. Day 10: Carnarvon to Monkey Mia Distance: 352km Travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes After relaxing in Carnarvon head south to Monkey Mia. This area is world famous thanks to a few friendly local dolphins. Sleep tight, tomorrow you'll get to experience this all for yourself. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 11: Monkey Mia Monkey Mia has been the wild dolphin hangout by choice for well over 40 years. Each morning at 745am you can meet the ranger in front of the visitor centre and follow them down to the beach to experience yourself. The dolphins will hang out in the shallow water to approximately midday. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 12: Monkey Mia to Geraldton Distance: 433 km Travel time: 4 hours 30 minutes After you've 'aww-ed' to your hearts content over the Monkey Mia dolphins, continue on your journey to Geraldton, 4.5 hours south. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 13: Geraldton Spend the day exploring Geraldton. We recommend a trip to the red and white Point Moore Lighthouse or get your art fix at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, found in the centre of Geraldton. Image: Tourism Western Australia Day 14: Geraldton to Perth Distance: 416km Travel time: 4 hours 30 minutes Say goodbye to Geraldton as you head back towards Perth. If you have longer to spend in the city, we recommend visiting Kings Park and Botanic Garden, the Instagram famous Blue Boathouse or make the quick trip across to the beautiful Rottnest Island. Image: Tourism Western Australia