10-Day Adelaide to Perth Adventure Tour

Day 1 Adelaide to Mt. Remarkable National Park

1. 1

   30 min

   Escape the city and head north for the first stretch of your Adelaide to Perth camping tour. Claim a sandy patch of pristine beach for yourself at Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula.

2. 2

   1 hour

   Soak up the sun, then continue along the coast to the seaside town of Port Germein, where you can stroll along South Australia's longest jetty, built-in 1881.

3. 3

   Mount Remarkable National Park

   12 hours Admission ticket included

   This afternoon, arrive at Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges to set up camp before an afternoon bushwalk. Relax with your new travel companions over dinner. Then kick back and enjoy front-row seats to one of Earth's most spectacular light shows as you roll out your swag under a blanket of stars twinkling stars.
   Today, travel approximately 320km.

Day 2 Mt. Remarkable National Park & Eyre Peninsula

1. 1

   Mount Remarkable National Park

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Wake up to the sounds of native birdlife, and after breakfast, embark on the first hike of the tour, navigating Davey's Gully to panoramic views across the Spencer Gulf. Then, hit the road.

2. 2

   30 min

   Free time in Port Augusta to stretch your legs.

3. 3

   30 min

   Check out some amazing silo art in Kimbra.

4. 4

   45 min

   Test your sandboarding skills in epic dunes before unearthing a magical seaside cave at Talia.

5. 5

   Coodlie Park Eco Retreat

   14 hours Admission ticket included

   Arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat for a barbecue feast and spend the night in a unique swag hut.
   Today, travel approximately 450km.

Day 3 Baird Bay & Penong

1. 1

   3 hours Admission ticket not included

   This morning, it's time for one of the tour highlights, swimming with wild sea lions and majestic dolphins on a three-hour cruise in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. This optional
   experience is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours and an experience to treasure forever.

2. 2

   2 hours

   Following a picnic lunch, peel on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson on a pristine beach with Streaky Bay Surf School.
   Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim or wander the shores.

3. 3

   Penong

   14 hours

   After a big day, arrive in Penong, an outback town famous for its dozens of windmills.
   Today travel approximately 340km.

Day 4 The Nullarbor & The Great Australian Bight

1. 1

   30 min

   Today we begin the epic pilgrimage across the Nullarbor Plain. Keep your cameras at the ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing road sign.

2. 2

   30 min Admission ticket included

   Make our way to the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight, Bunda Cliffs are the world’s longest continuous line of sea cliffs. Breathe deep and take it all in.

3. 3

   Nullarbor National Park

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Stop at the iconic Nullarbor Roadhouse, marvel at the ruins of an old telegraph station and, come late afternoon, cross the border into Western Australia. Tonight’s entertainment is courtesy of the celestial sphere bush camping under the southern skies on the Nullarbor.
   Today travel around 800km with plenty of stops along the way.

Day 5 The Nullarbor to Cape Le Grand National Park

1. 1

   1 hour

   Today we continue across the mighty Nullarbor, taking in Australia's longest straight road, 90 Mile
   Straight. Visit the outback town of Balladonia, which shot to worldwide fame in 1979 when the
   Skylab space station returned to Earth here rather abruptly. Watch the ever-changing landscapes
   from your window as your guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique.

2. 2

   Esperance

   1 hour

   By afternoon, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. Enjoy some free time in town before a swim at one of the region's many incredible beaches.

3. 3

   Cape Le Grand National Park

   14 hours Admission ticket included

   Then head for the pristine bushland and beaches of Cape Le Grand National Park, our base, for two nights.
   Today travel around 600km.

Day 6 Cape Le Grand National Park

1. 1

   Cape Le Grand National Park

   24 hours Admission ticket included

   Crystal clear waters, powdery, white sands, expansive granite bluffs, and sunbathing kangaroos.
   Pristine and perfect are two words that reflect the absolute beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. The ocean here is transparent, and the sand at Lucky Bay has twice been judged Australia's whitest. Strap on your hiking boots to embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak for sweeping views across Cape Le Grand and Recherche Archipelago. Then, spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland on one of many hikes, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.
   We drive only 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours.

Day 7 Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges

1. 1

   Esperance

   1 hour

   Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it's also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active.
   Wander onto the beach to say hello before we head to Esperance for a quick coffee stop and settle in for a day of driving through the ever-changing landscapes.

2. 2

   Mt Trio

   14 hours Admission ticket included

   Refuel with a lunch stop at one of the many outback towns, spot some silo art and then settle in at our camp in the beautiful Stirling Ranges.
   Today, travel approximately 520km.

Day 8 Stirling Ranges & South West Coast

1. 1

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   After breakfast, travel to the Porongorups, which rise from the landscape like an island. Over 1,100 million years in the making, the striking granite outcrop of Castle Rock invites you to walk its 670-metre peak through tall Karri and Marri tree forest and take in the jaw-dropping view from the suspended Granite Skywalk.

2. 2

   Torndirrup National Park

   30 min Admission ticket included

   Jump back on the bus for a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany. Along the way, we'll stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge.

3. 3

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Wade out into the turquoise and calm waters of Elephant Rocks, then just up the road, descend into Greens Pool, a white sandy beach framed by huge granite boulders. Both are primed for swimming in the warmer months.

4. 4

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   From the coast to the forest, walk among the old-growth forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region with the last stop of the day at the largest Tingle Tree in Western Australia.

5. 5

   Quinninup Eco Tourist Park

   14 hours Admission ticket included

   Travel approximately 270km today (4 hours) and camp at the beautiful Shannon National Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.

Day 9 Margaret River

1. 1

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   Start the day with a meaningful hands-on conservation volunteering experience led by the environmental team at the Capes Foundation. Our project today will depend on the time of year and could include seed collecting, planting trees, weeding or even wildlife or cave conservation.

2. 2

   Margaret River Region

   12 hours

   Feeling like you have made a positive contribution, it's time to taste your way around the world-renowned Margaret River region. First, stop for a well-deserved lunch and beer paddle at Wild Hop Brewery before unearthing an array of cellar doors from wine to gin to dairy to sweet treats.
   Today travel around 240km.

Day 10 Margaret River to Perth

1. 1

   Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Roll up your swag one last time before a captivating 2.5-hour authentic cultural experience with Wadandi custodian Josh 'Koomal' Whiteland. Begin with a bushwalk led by Josh, where you'll learn to identify Indigenous plants, foods, and medicines, all intricately tied to the six Noongar seasons. Witness the ancient art of fire lighting before descending into the otherworldly Ngilgi Cave. Inside, let the enchanting melodies of Josh's didgeridoo, enhanced by the cave's extraordinary acoustics, transport you to another world.

2. 2

   Busselton

   2 hours

   In Busselton, we'll drop you at the Origin Markets, a vibrant hub showcasing Western Australia's finest creatives, growers and producers. Enjoy some lunch and pick up any last-minute souvenirs or local produce.
   Stroll over to the 19th-century Busselton Jetty stretching 1.8km into gorgeous Geographe Bay.

3. 3

   Perth

   30 min

   One last stint on the road has you arriving in Perth around 6 pm.
   Today travel around 300km (4 hours).