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South West Australia’s South West is perfect for a road trip, whether it’s a couple of days or a couple of weeks. The driving distances aren’t too far and the scenery and experiences are exceptional. Drive south from Perth into a diverse destination. Karroun Hill Nature Reserve 7 days/6 nights Suggested Self-Drive Day 1: Perth – Busselton (222km) Head south from Perth through quaint country towns, magnificent forests and national parks. Swim with dolphins in Bunbury, catch the train to the end of Busselton Jetty to see the marine life at the Underwater Observatory. Day 2-3: Busselton – Margaret River (50km) Spend a couple of days indulging in long winery lunches and delicious food trails and perhaps a surf at Margaret River. Day 4: Margaret River – Augusta (40km) Visit Cape Leeuwin, the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Day 5: Augusta – Pemberton (124km) Head inland to enjoy the colourful shops of Balingup. Tackle one of the giant climbing trees in Pemberton, hike, or take a 4WD tour over the Yeagerup Dunes. Day 6: Pemberton – Albany (231km) Stop in Walpole, the Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants, lets you experience the excitement of walking 40m above ground through a canopy of trees. Arrive in Albany, where the first European settlers set foot in Western Australia. Day 7: Albany – Perth (414km) Drive through the heart of the magnificent Stirling Range National Park stopping in at Kojonup on your way back to Perth. Rental Car: Hertz (Group H) from $75 per day Our favourite places to stay: • Sebel Busselton • Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Margaret River • Best Western Albany Motel & Apartments INDIAN OCEAN Perth Bunbury Dunsborough Busselton Margaret River Augusta Pemberton Walpole Mount Barker Denmark Kojonup Highlights worth seeing along the way Stirling Range National Park Albany SOUTHERN OCEAN Dunsborough - Enjoy secluded coves and stunning coastal trails. Accessible dive wrecks are also a short distance away. Surfers Point – Head up to one of the most famous of Margaret River’s surfing spots – Surfers Point, near Prevelly. It’s a top spot to watch the local pros in action. Cape to Cape Track, Augusta – If time allows, follow this track and you will be rewarded with some of the most varied trekking in the world. Flinders Bay, Augusta – From Jun-Sep migrating humpback and southern right whales gather to play before continuing on their journey north. Denmark – Take a drive among the ancient Karri tree giants, relax by the waters of William Bay or feast on the local wine and gourmet produce. National Anzac Centre, Albany – Follow the personal journey of an ANZAC from recruitment, training and conflict at Gallipoli. Middleton Beach, Albany – For sensational views over King George Sound, head for the Middleton Beach boardwalk trail. Mount Barker – Ideal spot for a tour of cellar doors, a spring wildflower drive or a challenging wilderness hike. Kojonup – Browse the Kodj Gallery featuring local paintings, boomerangs and didgeridoos. Pullman Resort Bunker Bay Conspicuous Beach, South West Australia 20 The price guide shown is per car hire based on 7 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.
Coral Coast Visit any time of the year and enjoy the unique attractions of the Monkey Mia wild dolphins, marine life of Ningaloo Reef including the whale shark, wildflowers on the inland road, stromatolites (ancient living fossils) at Hamelin Pool, Shell Beach, Kalbarri with stunning gorges and so much more. Kalbarri National Park 11 days/10 nights Suggested Self-Drive Day 1: Perth – Geraldton (418 km) Geraldton is a water sports playground of 122 coral-fringed islands. Day 2: Geraldton – Carnarvon (477km) Visit a banana plantation, view the blowholes from May to Oct and sample the freshest seafood in WA. Day 3-4: Carnarvon – Exmouth (364km) Continue to Exmouth, the gateway to Ningaloo Marine Park. Swim with a Whale Shark (Mar-Jul), view limestone ranges and spectacular gorges. Watch the sunset from Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. Day 5-6: Exmouth – Coral Bay (151km) Coral Bay is a snorkellers’ paradise with calm, protected waters and hundreds of fish and coral species just metres from the shore. Swim, snorkel or try some beach fishing, and take a 4WD along the coast. Day 7-8: Coral Bay – Shark Bay (565km) Along the Shark Bay World Heritage Drive, visit the stromatolites of Hamelin Pool and see the oldest living marine fossils on earth. Meet the famous Monkey Mia dolphins. Day 9-10: Shark Bay – Kalbarri (386km) Explore the Murchison River gorges of Kalbarri National Park, join a fishing tour, river cruise or take in the sights of this unique coastline. Day 11: Kalbarri – Perth (571km) Enjoy stunning views of coastal gorges and the pink lake south of Kalbarri. Rental Car: Hertz (Group H) from $69 per day Our favourite places to stay: • Novotel Ningaloo Resort, Exmouth • Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort • Kalbarri Seafront Villas INDIAN OCEAN Abrolhos Islands Exmouth Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef Carnarvon Monkey Mia Kalbarri Geraldton Jurien Bay Shark Bay Kalbarri National Park Perth Karijini National Park The Pinnacles Karroun Hill Nature Reserve Highlights worth seeing Brusselton along the way The Pinnacles – Limestone formations contained within Nambung National Park. Jurien Bay – Sheltered by a string if islands and limestone reefs, the snorkelling and diving here is first rate with underwater caves and coral gardens waiting to be explored. Abrolhos Islands – 122 islands surrounded by coral teeming with marine life. Also ranked among the world’s top fishing spots. Ningaloo Reef – The world’s largest fringing reef, an underwater paradise and popular spot for dolphins, manta rays, turtles, humpback whales and the gentle whale shark. Shark Bay – Famous for its rich marine life including a large population of dugongs. Shell Beach, Shark Bay – Take a walk along a white beach made of billions of tiny shells. One of only two beaches of its kind in the world. Experience a face to face encounter with the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia. Some lucky visitors selected to hand feed them! Monkey Mia Resort, Coral Coast Sailing in Shark Bay Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool © WA Tourism The price guide shown is per car hire based on 11 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date. 21
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