Join this 10 day Adelaide to Perth Tour for a camping adventure along Australia’s southern coastline. Our tour showcases Southern Australia’s diverse countryside, where you’ll experience endless plains, dazzling coastlines, pristine beaches and giant forests. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences include swimming with Dolphins and Sea Lions. Reflect on your epic journey with your new friends in the Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula, Nullarbor Plain, Esperance, and Margaret River before finishing in Perth. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to see some of Australia’s unique abundance of wildlife along the way, too!
Escape the city and head north for the first stretch of your Adelaide to Perth camping tour. Grab a coffee in the small town of Port Wakefield before claiming a sandy patch of pristine beach for yourself at Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula. 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. Today’s final destination is Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges, our camping spot for the night. Today, travel approximately 350km (4 hours) in total.
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. Along the way, we’ll see Kimba’s unique silo art and, after a quick pitstop for lunch, wind towards the wildly beautiful Eyre Peninsula. Spot dolphins surfing the waves at Venus Bay and unearth magical seaside caves at Talia. Then, test your sandboarding skills in epic dunes and arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat for a barbecue feast. Spend the night in a unique swag hut in their unique eco-campground with shower and toilet facilities. Today, travel approximately 450km (5 hours) in total.
This morning, peel on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson on a pristine beach with Sceale Bay Surf School. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim or wander the pristine shores. Following a picnic lunch, 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. At only $200, it is an experience to treasure forever. Tonight, camp at Penong, which is famous for its dozens of windmills. Today, travel is approximately 290km (5 hours).
Today, we begin the epic pilgrimage across the Nullarbor Plain. Keep your cameras ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos, and wombats crossing road signs before we 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. 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 800 km (10 hours) with plenty of stops along the way.
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. By afternoon, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. This part of Western Australia has no less than nine national parks and some of the best beaches in the world. Set up camp between pristine bushland and beaches at Cape Le Grand National Park, our base, for two nights. Today, travel is around 600km (7 hours).
Crystal clear waters, powdery, white sands, expansive granite bluffs, and sunbathing kangaroos. Today, you’ll wake up in paradise. 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. Spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland, 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.
Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beautiful beach to say hello before strapping 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. Refuel with a lunch stop at one of the many beaches on Esperance’s Great Ocean Drive, then settle in for the onward drive to our Stirling Ranges campsite at Mount Trio. Today, travel approximately 470km (5 hours) and camp in a private campground in the Stirling Ranges, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Today, visit the Porongurups for a two-hour hike through lush forests to Castle Rock and jump back on the bus for a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany. Along the way, we’ll stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge before continuing to postcard perfection. 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. 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. Travel approximately 270km today (4 hours) and camp at the beautiful Shannon National Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Today, leave your hiking boots behind as you taste your way around the world-renowned Margaret River region. Unearth an array of cellar doors from wine, beer and gin to dairy and sweet treats. Between tastings, stop for lunch today at one of the Margaret River’s great restaurants. Today, we travelled around 200km (5 hours), making tasting stops along the way. Tonight, camp at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Roll up your swag one last time before embarking on the last hike of the tour, which is a two-hour hike to Cape Naturalist in Leeuwin-Naturalise National Park. This hike features incredible vistas that will have you in awe at every turn. Next, descend into the magical Ngilgi Cave, Western Australia’s very first tourist attraction. Wander the extensive underground boardwalks that lead you through the exquisitely decorated cave. As this 10-day adventure draws to an end, stop at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it’s hard to miss the 19th-century jetty stretching 1.8km into Geographe Bay. One last stint on the road has you arriving in Perth around 5 pm. Today, travel around 300km (4 hours).
Our central meeting point is Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA @ 6:45AM.
At Autopia Tours, we actively promote the protection of flora and fauna on our Adelaide Tours. It is our duty to ensure there is minimal disturbance to this World Heritage Listed region and the species that call it home. Cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional owners should also be shown at all times.
Part of our responsibility is educating guests on minimal impact practices and the importance of ensuring the safety of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the destinations we visit.
Learn more about EcoTourism: https://www.ecotourism.org.au/
Traditional Owners
Autopia Tours would like to begin by paying our respects to the traditional owners of this country, with specific acknowledgement to the Wurundjeri people. Please be conscious and respectful of the sensitivities of indigenous culture and the spiritual connection they have with the land at all times.
Wildlife Encounters
The natural behaviours of wildlife are to be respected and not interfered with. When viewing wildlife, people should take care to avoid rapid or sudden movements, which could frighten the animal, and should keep noise to a minimum and refrain from touching, petting or feeding all wildlife including birds. Contact with people can introduce diseases to wildlife and can cause them to become aggressive.
Wildlife should not be handled or fed, unless by certified wildlife handlers. Feeding wildlife can alter their natural foraging behaviour and can lead to disease or illness through contact with people and the introduction of foods that are harmful to their digestive system. Feeding wildlife can also cause them to become aggressive toward people.
Wildlife that appears to be in distress, injured or in danger should be reported immediately to the appropriate authority, such as your Guide/Tour Leader, a National Park Ranger or Visitor Centre Staff.
Protecting our National Parks
People should remain on designated walking tracks, behind safety barriers/fences and follow all directions given by the guide/tour leader. Venturing off these can alter fragile ecosystems and can harm wildlife shelters and native vegetation. There are other dangers to be aware of too, such as cliff edges, unstable rock formations, overhanging tree branches and slippery ground cover. Remaining on tracks ensures safe visitation for guests and the environment.
No flora or fauna should be removed from their natural setting. This includes dead wood, fallen leaves, flowers and so forth, as they form part of the ecosystem of the region and their removal could cause a disturbance.
Waste Management
All buses are fitted with waste bins. No organic waste should be disposed of onto the ground. Although organic, items such as banana peels, apple cores, bread and other food scraps, are not natural/native to the region and can introduce pest species, diseases or harm to wildlife if found and eaten. We recommend all passengers bring a water bottle with you on our Grampians Tour. Purchasing bottled water contributes large amounts of plastic into the landfill. Therefore, we ask guests to bring their own bottle, as there is access to water refill stations available on our vehicles. Please ensure you stay hydrated throughout the tour to reduce the risk of sun exposure and dehydration.
First Aid
All our guides carry a current Level 2 First Aid certificate. Please report any accident or illness to your tour guide. We recommend anyone with an existing medical condition to carry their medication with them on tour and to notify their tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
If you are a smoker! We ask you to refrain from smoking whilst in the company of other passengers and limit it to designated smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted on any of our vehicles, or in any type of accommodation including permanent campsites. We make frequent ‘comfort stops’ to allow free time for guests but cannot guaranteed smoke breaks. Please ensure you dispose of your cigarette butt responsibly and appropriately.
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The drive covers about 2,700 kilometres and usually takes around 40 hours of driving time, excluding stops.
For a more comfortable travel experience, consider visiting between April and October to avoid the intense summer heat, particularly in the Nullarbor Plain region.
Some of the notable attractions in Australia include the Barossa Valley, the Nullarbor Plain, the Great Australian Bight, Esperance, and the ancient forests in the southwest of Western Australia.
Visitors may encounter kangaroos, wombats and emus. Exercise caution during dawn and dusk, when wildlife is most active.
This is a camping tour. When camping, we use single swags. Swags are ‘Aussie Bed Rolls’ made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag. Passengers need to provide a sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag. Our wet weather option is a 3-person dome tent shared by two people.
The Adelaide to Perth drive itinerary offers scenic views and the opportunity to explore lesser-known yet beautiful spots in South and Western Australia, like Lucky Bay, the Eyre Peninsula, and Esperance.
