Please note this is a minibus rental, not a guided tour. The group share the rental of a minibus, trailer and camping equipment. You essentially ‘rent your seat’ on the minibus!

We provide a recommended itinerary to help you. This includes recommendations for different places, camps and activities (like beaches, snorkel spots and hikes!). We also teach you how to use the equipment before you leave, teach you how to attach, detach and pack the trailer. We also remain fully contactable during your trip for any questions.

You will rent your seat as either a ‘driver’ or ‘non-driver’. If you choose non-driver you must never drive. Drivers can share driving and must be aged 21+. The minibus seats 12, and anyone with a regular driver’s license can drive it.

Please bring your own water bottle and sleeping bag. However, limit your luggage to about 20kg – 1 big bag, and one day bag/small backpack. The trailer is full of all the camping equipment you need and has space for your bags.

Be prepared to free camp at least half the time!

Trip Highlights

• Experience the Quobba Blowholes
• Swimming with dolphins in Monkey Mia
• Snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef off the coast
• The beautiful beaches of Cape Range National Park
• The breathtaking Kalbarri Skywalk

General inclusions

• Your Toyota Hiace Minibus, to drive to the places you choose (but not on 4WD roads!)
• Fully equipped trailer with everything you need for camping, cooking, and fun (equipment list)
• Consumables such as: toilet paper, oil, salt and pepper, gas, bin bags etc
• Recommended itinerary (but you have freedom!)
• Guidebook (for activities and camping locations – both free and pay sites)
• Fuel consumption for unlimited km
• Comprehensive insurance with roadside assistance
• Special discounts on activities and accommodation
• National Park Entries

Trip-specific inclusions

• Snorkelling gear to explore the Ningaloo reef from Coral Bay and Cape Range National Park

• Accommodation: although you can choose to stay at plenty of free camps, or budget pay camps
• Food: We will give you all the equipment you need to cook what you like!
• Sleeping bag: bring your own for hygiene reasons
• Guide: it’s just you and fellow “rentees” driving this minibus. Enjoy!

This is a summary of the recommended itinerary we provide you; and the places we think are great for a road trip from Perth to Exmouth and back! However, feel free to change this as you wish with your trip mates! Stay longer, shorter, add or skips places etc.

Day 01: Jurien Bay/ Greenhead Beaches

After meeting with the group and doing a food shop, head north towards Jurien Bay. If you want to snorkel with the friendly sea lions at Jurien Bay, you can move this stop to the end of the trip. Heading up the coast, you can stop at Greenhead where you can see the nice ‘Dynamite Bay’ and enjoy a BBQ, swim, or one of the walking trails. There is a free camp on a beach not too far north of Greenhead.

Day 02 and 03: Kalbarri

There’s a little bit more driving as you can continue the drive North. On your way to Kalbarri make sure you detour to see ‘Hutt Lagoon’, one of the more accessible and pinker ‘pink lakes’ in Australia. Then head towards Kalbarri and stop at the Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs for some beautiful walks and dramatic sea views. The gorge near Kalbarri (Murchison Gorge) deserves a whole day, so it’s best to check it out on your second day in the area. You can see the famous ‘Nature’s Window’ here, but we recommend doing one or two of the longer hikes to make the most of what this location has to offer.

Day 04: Carnarvon and Quobba Blow Holes

Next, head north to Carnarvon, and stop in town to grocery shop or pass by a local farm for fresh mangoes and produce. Nearby are the Quobba Blowholes which are quite impressive, and close to them there is also a good snorkelling spot.

Day 05: Coral Bay

Coral Bay is a special place! It’s a very small town with a beautiful beach. The most special part is that you can snorkel the Ningaloo Reef right off the coast! Stay here overnight and head to Exmouth the next day.

Day 06 and 07: Exmouth

Cape Range National Park is an amazing place; camp here if you can! There is world-class snorkelling at oyster stacks. Or you can visit one of the most beautiful beaches in existence at Turquoise Bay. There is also some nice hiking available at Yardie Creek and Charles Knife Canyon.

We recommend spending most of Day 6 inside Cape Range National Park and heading out to Exmouth in the afternoon. Do any tours on Day 7 (like seeing whale sharks, or a diving tour), as well as exploring Exmouth.

Day 08 and 09: Denham/ Monkey Mia

Head towards Monkey Mia stopping at sights like Shell Beach, Eagle Bluff and the town of Denham on the way. Monkey Mia is famous for being able to feed and swim with dolphins! Stay overnight at Monkey Mia and enjoy the dolphin experience the next morning and laze by the beach and swim near dolphins during the day the following day. Kayak hire is also available if you feel like being more adventurous and exploring the peninsula.

Day 10: Geraldton

Make your way south to Geraldton. Here you can enjoy some beautiful beaches, and explore the town. We recommend visiting the HMAS Sydney II Memorial for a spectacular view of Geraldton and surrounds.

Day 11: Cervantes/ Pinnacles

Travel south from Geraldton towards Cervantes. Along the route, keep an eye out for the “leaning trees”. At Cervantes, you will find more beautiful beaches and the world famous ‘alien’ Pinnacles.

Day 12: Lancelin and Perth

On your last day, head to Lancelin to play on giant sand dunes and go sandboarding, kayaking or swimming. Leave by 3pm and head back to Perth to complete your trip!