Perth Trip Overview
Dreamy coastline, vast outback, iconic wildlife and gourmet food seamlessly blend together on an epic voyage from west to south. Traverse almost 4,000km through some of Australia’s most inspiring country on this 10-day, soul-stirring Perth to Adelaide overland tour. Unearth the southwest of Western Australia as you taste your way around the world-renowned wine region of Margaret River. Walk among ancient forests and sprawl out on deserted beaches without another soul in sight. Then, make the pilgrimage across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain and into South Australia. Here, wind back to the coast and stand at the edge of Australia at the Head of Bight. Descending deeper into the south, wander across vivid pink lakes, swim with abundant marine life and taste world- famous seafood straight from the source on the Eyre Peninsula.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Perth, Australia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Dreamy coastline, vast outback, iconic wildlife and gourmet food seamlessly blend together on an epic voyage from west to south. Traverse almost 4,000km through some of Australia’s most inspiring country on this 10-day, soul-stirring Perth to Adelaide overland tour. Unearth the southwest of Western Australia as you taste your way around the world-renowned wine region of Margaret River. Walk among ancient forests and sprawl out on deserted beaches without another soul in sight. Then, make the pilgrimage across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain and into South Australia. Here, wind back to the coast and stand at the edge of Australia at the Head of Bight. Descending deeper into the south, wander across vivid pink lakes, swim with abundant marine life and taste world- famous seafood straight from the source on the Eyre Peninsula.
Itinerary
Day 1: Perth to Margaret River
Stop At: Busselton Jetty, 3L Queen St Beach Front Busselton, Busselton, Western Australia 6280 Australia
Your expert guide will meet you first thing and tell you about what lies ahead on your Perth to Adelaide overland tour, coffee at the ready. Setting out, our first stop awaits at the scenic seaside town of Busselton, home to the world’s second-longest jetty, stretching 1.8km into the turquoise waters of Geographe Bay.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup Caves Road, Yallingup, Western Australia 6282 Australia
After a picnic at a postcard-perfect beach, descend into the magical Ngilgi Cave, Western Australia’s very first tourist attraction. Wander the extensive underground boardwalks which lead you through the exquisitely decorated cave.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Margarets Beach Resort, 1 Resort Place, Gnarabup Beach, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia
Arriving in the Margaret River region, pop into a winery for your first taste of world-class wine. By late afternoon, settle into your accommodation at the Margaret River Beach Resort. Enjoy a delicious meal at The Common Restaurant.
Today travel around 350km and stay at Margaret River Beach Resort.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4.5 Star self-contained accommodation at Margaret River Beach Resort.
Day 2: Margaret River
Stop At: Surfers Point, Prevelly, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Breakfast at a favourite local café while watching surfers riding the waves of one of the world’s most renowned breaks, then meander down the streets of Margaret River and peruse its eclectic craft and produce stores.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Margaret River Visitor Centre, 100 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia
Explore the quaint township of Margaret River and its eclectic craft and produce stores.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Margaret River Chocolate Company, 415 Harman_s Mill Road, Metricup, Western Australia 6280 Australia
The rest of the day your taste buds will be in heaven as we taste our way around the region. Visit cellar doors, a chocolate factory, cheese factory and boutique brewery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vasse Felix Winery, Cnr Tom Cullity Drive & Caves Road, Cowaramup, Western Australia WA 6284 Australia
But the highlight today will be a memorable lunch at the world-renowned Vasse Felix, Margaret River’s founding wine estate.
Spend the night back in Margaret River feeling satisfied from all of the delicious produce and wine! Today we travel within the Margaret River region travelling just 80km.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4.5 Star self-contained accommodation at Margaret River Beach Resort.
Day 3: Walpole, Denmark & Albany
Stop At: Valley of the Giants Tree Top Wak, Valley of the Giants Road Tingledale, Western Australia 6333 Australia
After breakfast, head inland to the Walpole Wilderness region and roam among the Valley of the Giants. Walk 40 metres high into the canopy of Western Australia’s majestic tingle trees, found nowhere else on earth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Denmark, Denmark, Western Australia
Next, stretch your legs at Denmark, a gorgeous town nestled on the banks of the Denmark River, before we make our way along a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Torndirrup National Park, Turn Left Just Before End of Salmon Hole Rd, 10 Km South of Albany, Albany, Western Australia 6330 Australia
long the way, we’ll stop at two highlights, The Gap and Natural Bridge.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Albany, Albany, Western Australia
Check into our accommodation and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Today we’ll travel around 350km and stay at Dog Rock Motel in Albany.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at Dog Rock Motel in Albany.
Day 4: Albany to Esperance
Stop At: Albany Heritage Park, Mount Clarence WA 6330, Australia
After breakfast, amble through Albany’s township and unearth its interesting history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porongurup National Park, via Mt Barker-Porongurup Rd Great Southern Region, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6323 Australia
Travelling into the Porongurup’s for a two-hour walk to Castel Rock. Feel alive, culminating in sweeping views over the region.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Stirling Range National Park, Stirling Range Drive, Western Australia 6317 Australia
Travel through the beautiful Stirling Ranges, which during spring is blanketed with wildflowers. Watch the brilliant kaleidoscope of colours change as you journey into Esperance.
Stop At: Twilight Bay, Twilight Beach Road 8 km west of Esperance town, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Plunge into turquoise waters and stroll along sand so fine it squeaks at Twilight Cove, your first taste of the incredible beaches that await.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Esperance, Esperance, Western Australia
Check into our Esperance accommodation and enjoy an evening meal overlooking the pristine ocean.
Today we’ll travel 480km and stay at the Jetty Resort in Esperance.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at the Jetty Resort in Esperance.
Day 5: Cape Le Grand National Park
Stop At: 92 Dempster St Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Today we venture to one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, where kangaroos lounge on snow-white sand as crystal clear water gently laps the shore. Located approximately 50km east of Esperance, Cape Le Grand is one of Western Australia’s most spectacular National Parks.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Lucky Bay Road Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Flora and fauna are abundant, including the iconic sunbathing kangaroos at Lucky Bay, who are always up for a photo opportunity. Swim, bushwalk and unleash your inner wildling surrounded by nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Esperance, Esperance, Western Australia
Stay back in Esperance tonight and enjoy dining at a local restaurant.
Travel 80km today stay back at the Jetty Resort in Esperance.
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay back at the Jetty Resort in Esperance.
Day 6: The Nullarbor
Stop At: Nullarbor National Park, Eyre Highway, Nullarbor, South Australia 5690 Australia
Rise with the birds as we begin the epic pilgrimage across the Nullarbor Plain.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eucla Telegraph Station, Eyre Highway, Eucla, Western Australia 6443 Australia
Stretch your legs at the original Eucla Telegraph Station before crossing the border into South Australia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nullarbor, Nullarbor, South Australia
Today we travel a long-distance, even by Australian standards. Along the way, we’ll head off-road, four-wheel driving along the Balladonia Track to see some unique historical highlights. Relax as you watch the changing landscape roll by your window as your guide regales the unique history and stories of the land.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nullarbor Roadhouse, Eyre Highway, Nullarbor SA 5690, Australia
Tonight, stay at an iconic Outback Roadhouse Motel in Border Village.
Today we travel approximately 790km.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay at an iconic Outback Roadhouse Motel in Border Village.
Day 7: The Nullarbor & Great Australian Bight
Stop At: Koonalda Homestead, Border Village SA 5690, Australia
Continue along the Nullarbor, stopping in at Koonalda Homestead in the Nullarbor National Park. Formerly a fuel and rest stop for people travelling along the Nullarbor in the 1950s, it was abandoned in the 1970s and now offers a unique glimpse into Australiana history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nullarbor Links, Nullarbor Highway, South Australia Australia
Forget golf greens and practice your swing on the red dirt of the outback; today, you have the opportunity to play a hole on the longest golf course in the world, the Nullarbor Links
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Head of Bight, Eyre Highway 294 KM West of Ceduna, Ceduna, South Australia 5690 Australia
Take in the Head of Bight’s otherworldly scenery, Australia’s ultimate coastal lookout where from June to October, you can spot whales taking shelter in the Great Australian Bight Marine Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ceduna, Ceduna, South Australia
Come
late afternoon, check into the 4.5-star eco villas, positioned right on the beach in Ceduna. Relax and watch the sunset over the ocean as you sample fresh local produce and wines.
Today we travel 480km and stay at the Ceduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ceduna at Shelly Beach Caravan Park 5 Star Villa’s with ocean views.
Day 8: Baird Bay and Elliston
Stop At: Baird Bay, South Australia Australia
Enjoy a much-deserved sleep in this morning before getting back in the car to travel to Streaky Bay. Grab a coffee and have a look around before we arrive in Baird Bay for a tour highlight, swimming with Australian sea lions and dolphins on a three-hour eco-cruise. The puppy dogs of the sea will twist and twirl around you, and the magical dolphins won’t disappoint either. (Operate from September to May, payable to supplier on the day).
If it is not operating, or you’d rather stay on dry land, we offer an alternative itinerary visiting the only colony of Australian sea lions on the mainland at Point Labbat.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Elliston, Elliston, South Australia
After lunch, visit Talia Caves and come late afternoon arrive at Waterloo Bay Tourist Park on the beach in Elliston. Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the beach.
Stay: Waterloo Bay Tourist Park
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay: Waterloo Bay Tourist Park
Day 9: Coffin Bay to Port Lincoln
Stop At: Experience Coffin Bay, Boat Ramp, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia
After breakfast, mosey south, stopping at some coastal highlights, including Locks Well and Cummings Lookout. Venture around the coast to our next destination, where world-famous Coffin Bay oysters are primed for tasting. Meet the local producers and learn about the Eyre Peninsula’s enviable seafood industry as you glide through crystal-clear waters to a working oyster farm. Pluck your very own oysters straight from the ocean, learn how to properly shuck your fist-sized Pacific prize, then sample the briny fruits of your labour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 1802 Oyster Bar – Coffin Bay, 61 Esplanade, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia
Lunch will follow with a beautiful seafood platter at the 1802 Oyster Bar & Restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coffin Bay National Park, Coffin Road, Coffin Bay, South Australia 5607 Australia
Belly full, wander the pristine beaches and bushland of Coffin Bay National Park, where kangaroos and emus are in abundance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
Come mid-afternoon, arrive in Port Lincoln and relax at your accommodation before our final dinner at an award-winning seafood restaurant.
Today we travel 300km and stay at the award-winning Port Lincoln Hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dine at an award-winning seafood restaurant for dinner.
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4.5 star Double Room at the Port Lincoln Hotel.
Day 10: Port Lincoln to Adelaide
Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
On the last day of the tour, you have earned a sleep-in. Enjoy a relaxing continental breakfast in the hotel restaurant and take a town tour of Australia’s Seafood Capital
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Fresh Fish Place, 20 Proper Bay Rd, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Visit the Fresh Fish Place for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Whalers Way, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
head off-road four-wheel driving through the dunes from Wanna Lookout to Sleaford. Get your last dose of epic coastline at Whalers Way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mikkira Station, 30KM Southwest From Port Lincoln On Mikkira Lane Of Fishery Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Meet the adorable koalas at Mikkira Station.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boston Bay Wines, Lincoln Hwy, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5606 Australia
Pop into a vineyard for wine tasting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Adelaide, Adelaide, Greater Adelaide, South Australia
As your ten-day Perth to Adelaide overland tour comes to an end, your guide will drop you off at the Port Lincoln Airport for your 45-minute flight to Adelaide. A private transfer will have you back to Adelaide accommodation by around 7 pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
