South Australia

Interact with wildlife like nowhere else by taking up the Sea Lion and Dolphin snorkel tour at Baird Bay. Sea lions are the most interactive and playful creatures in South Australia making for an experience you will never forget! The Dolphins are sure to surprise you also! Enjoy one of Australia’s most iconic road trips, the Nullarbor crossing. Gaze out into the seemingly endless desert from the comfort of your minibus. Be sure to watch for wildlife along the way. A great photo opportunity awaits at the Bunda Cliffs, where Australia meets the Southern Ocean in dramatic cliff faces.

Western Australia

Marvel at the pristine beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. You’ll find endless white sand beaches with the clearest blue water imaginable. Even the kangaroos come down to enjoy these beaches! Another great photo opportunity awaits you at the top of Frenchman’s peak, where you can overlook the islands of the Recherche. Explore the National Heritage Listed Stirling Ranges with walks and an epic climb to the top of an old fire lookout tree for views across the range. The Diamond Tree is not for the faint hearted with a winding staircase to the top made of steel pegs. Taste Margaret Rivers finest with stops to enjoy fudge, cheese, beers and of course wines all made locally. Discover indigenous culture first hand with a guided cultural experience with Koomal Dreaming Cultural Experiences at Ngilgi Cave. Learn about their culture through storytelling, fire making and a live didgeridoo performance inside the cave!

** This tour is operated by Adventure Tours Australia in partnership with Autopia Tours.

Day 1 – Flinders Ranges National Park

Beginning our overland journey from Adelaide to Perth Tours, we head first into the wine region of Clare for a quick coffee stop before heading into Alligator Gorge for a walk to explore the rugged beauty and colours of the ranges. We then continue further into the Flinders Ranges for wallaby spotting and camping under the stars at Warren Gorge. Around 4 hours of travel time. (L,D) No showers.

Day 2 – The Eyre Peninsula and Coodlie Park Farm

Watch for the Big Galah as we pass through Kimba and then we’ll discover the amazing Eyre Peninsula. Get the adrenaline going by sand boarding some of the massive sand dunes at Lake Newland and explore the Talia Caves before stopping overnight at the working farm of Coodlie Park. Here you can enjoy the brilliant night sky while sleeping in a unique swag hut! Around 4.5 hours of travel time. (B,L,D) Showers available

Day 3 – Baird Bay

Not far from our accommodation is the snorkeler’s paradise of Baird Bay. Enjoy an optional tour with Baird Bay EcoTours to snorkel with playful sea lions and inquisitive dolphins on their 3 hour cruise, at only $160 each. If snorkelling isn’t your thing, have a free morning to relax and explore at your own pace. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach as a group before making our way towards the secluded Fowlers Bay campsite for the evening. Around 5 hours travelled. (B,L,D) Showers available

Day 4 – The Great Australian Bight

Take in the beauty of the vast countryside as we journey past the Great Australian Bight. Keep your cameras handy for a photo opportunity at the famous wombat, emu and kangaroo road sign along the Nullarbor. Be amazed by the rugged splendour of the Bunda Cliffs before crossing into Western Australia in the afternoon and another evening camping under the stars. Around 7 hours travelled. (B,L,D) No showers available

Day 5 – Nullarbor and Cape Le Grand National Park

Enjoy the quirky towns of Balladonia and Norseman along the Nullarbor. Balladonia is well known for the Skylab space station which crashed nearby and the roadhouse has a small museum dedicated to this event. After enjoying lunch, we make our way to the seaside town of Esperance for some supplies before heading out to our Lucky Bay campsite in the beautiful Cape Le Grand National park for the night. Around 7 hours travelled. (B,L,D) Showers available

Day 6 – Cape Le Grand National Park

Marvel at the pristine coastline of Cape Le Grand National Park. Clear blue waters, brilliant white sands and large granite boulders are the norm here. Don’t be surprised to see kangaroos enjoying the beach at Lucky Bay with you in the morning! Relax on the beach, have a swim or enjoy some walks, it’s up to you today. We’ll take you over to Frenchman’s Peak for an adventurous climb to the top where you’ll be rewarded for your effort with views over the park and islands of the Recherche Archipelago. We’ll spend tonight at Lucky Bay campsite again. Around 10 minutes travel time. (B,L,D) Showers available.

Day 7 – Cape Le Grand National Park and Stirling Ranges

Take your last look at the beautiful Lucky Bay before making our way over to the National Heritage Listed Stirling Ranges, where we have a private campsite for the night. Along the way, we’ll stretch our legs by enjoying a hike through the Stirling Ranges, which gets its name from the indigenous term for ‘mist rolling around the mountains’, for some magnificent views and possibly some wildflowers! Around 4 hours travelled. (B,L,D) Showers available.

Day 8 – Stirling Ranges and Coastal Views

Travel along some spectacular coastline today! Enjoy views of clear blue waters, turquoise pools, boulders, cliffs and forests as we travel towards Quinninup for another night of swag camping, this time in a caravan park. Along the way, we’ll make a stop at the Valley of the Giants where you’ll be awestruck by the huge karri trees on the Ancient Empire walk. Around 5 hours travelled. (B,L,D) Showers available

Day 9 – Margaret River Region

Enjoy the local Margaret River fare with your new friends by sampling the best Margaret River has to offer. We’ll make stops through the region to try fudge, cheese, beers and of course the wines! There’ll be some free time to explore on your own also. Around 2 hours travelled. (B,L,D) Showers available

Day 10 – Margaret River Region to Perth

Enjoy the last of the bush sounds this morning before we start making our way into Perth, the world’s most isolated capital city! Enjoy more coastal views along the way and a stop at Ngilgi cave for an indigenous cultural experience hosted by locals. Make sure you swap details with your fellow travellers as we make the final journey into Perth. Although there are no formal activities booked for the evening, groups usually organise a get together for a final meal and drinks together and share Adelaide to Perth Tours experiences. (at your own expense). Around 5 hours travelled. (B,L)

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. 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 Adelaide to Perth 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.