Welcome to your Perth to Kalbarri Road Trip adventure itinerary! If you love the adventure of the journey just as much as the destination, then you may like to include some of these fun stops on your road trip north to Kalbarri. If you leave early enough, Kalbarri is an easy day trip, but if you want to enjoy some adventure along the way, here are some things to do along the way and some great places to stay too.
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How far is Kalbarri from Perth?
Kalbarri is located approximately 575km north of Perth and if you drive straight there, should only take about 6 hours depending on which route you take. When you leave Perth you have the choice of taking the more inland Brand Hwy (the slightly shorter route) or the more scenic coastal Indian Ocean Drive.
Some of our adventures are located on the Indian Ocean Drive route, however if you want to enjoy a nice wildflower drive, you may choose the Brand Hwy route between July to late September. Need a hire car to get you from Perth Kalbarri? Check out the deals and availability and earn Trip points on car hire at Trip.com
What is there to do on the way from Perth to Kalbarri?
If you want to turn your drive to Kalbarri into an adventure we recommend you take the coastal route from Perth along Indian Ocean Drive. These adventures are found along or just a short detour off the main road. That way you can adventure and be back on your way towards Kalbarri without too much extra driving .
Treetops Adventure Yanchep
You don’t have to drive for long before you reach the Yanchep National Park, just 45 mins north of Perth. Within the National Park you can find the amazing Treetops Adventure Ropes Obstacle Course. With 70+ obstacles including 16 ziplines, you can choose from an 1.5hr Express session (during the day in the school term only) or the Ultimate 2.5hr session. Start your road trip adventure off with an adrenline pumping experience you’ll never forget. Bookings essential at www.treetopsadventure.com.au.
Yanchep National Park entry fees do apply, so you may also like to explore the park and meet the koals, spot for kangaroos, enjoy a meal at the Yanchep Inn, enjoy a Crystal or Caberet Cave Tour or hike the Ghost House Walk Trail. Find more information on things to do at Yanchep National Park here.
Lancelin Sandboarding & Lancelin Bakery
The Lancelin Sand Dunes are just a short drive from the Indian Ocean Drive turn off and are worth a visit if you love sand boarding or want to give it a go. Don’t have a sand board? No worries. You can hire a sandboard fo just $10 for up to 4 hours. You may also like to hire a quad bike or dune buggy and venture deeper into the sand dunes for some more sand boarding action.
After working up an appetite on the Lancelin Sand Dunes, be sure to pop into The Silver Coast Lancelin Bakery. It’s well known for it’s amazing breads and pastries and is the perfect place to grab a treat to enjoy when you get back on the road.
The Pinnacles
Just a short drive off Indian Ocean drive inland to the Nambung National Park are the infamous WA Pinnacles. The Desert View Walk Trail around The Pinnacles is only 1.2km. You can also view The Pinnacles from a viewing platform just a few hundred metres from the carpark or you can drive your car around the 4km unsealed loop (which is suitable for 2WD vehicles). The Pinnacles are one of Western Australia’s major tourist attractions. They are only a short drive from the main road and can be experienced within a couple of hours, making this a must do stop on your road trip from Perth to Kalbarri. The Pinnacles are open all year round and a vehicle entry fee is required on entry to the Nambung National Park.
The Lobster Shack Cervantes
After you’ve explored The Pinnacles, you can drop into the nearby Lobster Shack Cervantes for lunch right on the beach, it’s just 17km from The Pinnacles. The Lobster Shack is open from 11am – 3pm daily for lunch plus you can also enjoy a Lobster Factory Tour (subject to availability) or Seal Lion Tour (various days during the Summer season).
Pink Lake (Hutt Lagoon) @ Port Gregory
Just one hour north of Geraldton and only 40 minutes south of Kalbarri is the fishing village town of Port Gregory. Here you can find the amazing Pink Lake. You can view the lake from the Pink Lake Lookout off Port Gregory Road. The lake’s colours change through a full spectrum of red to bubblegum pink with the middle of the day being the best time to view the lake. Find more information at www.westernaustralia.com.
Where are the best places to stay between Perth & Kalbarri?
RAC Holiday Park Cervantes
Close to The Pinnacles and only a short walk from The Lobster Shack. The RAC Holiday Park Cervantes is a beautiful and well located place to stay along your road trip from Perth to Kalbarri. Choose from campsite or luxury cabin accommodation, all located just a short stroll from the beach.
Big 4 Dongara Dennison Beach
Break up your road trip from Perth to Kalbarri with a stay at Big 4 Dongara Dennison Beach, approximately 200km south of Kalbari. Located right on the beach with cabin and camping & caravan sites.
Where are the best places to stay in Kalbarri?
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Find more Western Australia Adventures
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Lauren Angove is an adventurous Perth (Western Australia) Mum of two boys who loves to blog about her experiences to inspire other mid-lifers to choose their most adventurous lives now. Keep up to date with her latest adventure inspiration and advice at Always Adventure Ready on facebook.