Itinerary
- Day 1
Perth
You'll land at Perth Airport and pick up your hire car, then drive to your hotel to get settled for the night. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like, whether that means exploring Perth's city center or just relaxing after your journey.
- Start point
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Pick up hire car at Perth Airport, 07:00 - 19:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Perth on arrival
- Day 2
Perth to Cervantes
Head north on the Indian Ocean Drive toward Cervantes, stopping at Nambung National Park to walk through the limestone Pinnacles Desert and check out the Discovery Centre. From there, continue into Cervantes town where you can grab a bite at Seashells Café right on the beach, then settle into your accommodation for the night.
Optional Activities
- Visit Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park
- Explore Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre and purchase locally-made handcrafted souvenirs
- Coffee and relax at RAC Cervantes Holiday Park's Seashells Café
- Evening stroll along Cervantes foreshore
Landmarks Pinnacles Desert Nambung National Park 
- Day 3
Cervantes to Dongara
This morning, head to Hansen Bay beach for a swim or to take in the coastal views. Keep driving north along the Indian Ocean Drive and stop at Lesueur National Park to see the wildflower displays. Later, you'll reach the twin towns of Dongara and Port Denison, where you can do self-guided nature walks, visit some historical sites, or spend time on the beach.
Optional Activities
- Morning dip or coastal views at Hansen Bay
- Explore Lesueur National Park and view Western Australian wildflowers
- Self-guided walk trails around Dongara and Port Denison (12 trails available)
- Visit Priory Lodge
- Tour of Illegal Tender Rum Co distillery
- Coffee on Moreton Terrace main street
- Fishing, four-wheel driving, or dining at South Beach
Landmarks Hansen Bay Lesueur National Park Priory Lodge Illegal Tender Rum Co South Beach - Day 4
Dongara to Kalbarri
Leave early and drive north toward Kalbarri, taking a scenic route through Chapman Valley for views of the Moresby Ranges. Stop in Nanson to visit the Chapman Valley Historical Society Museum, then pass through the historic town of Northampton. Once you reach Kalbarri, you'll check out the rugged coastal cliffs at Kalbarri National Park, do a gorge walk as the sun sets, grab seafood dinner at a local restaurant, and catch a movie at the outdoor cinema.
Optional Activities
- Visit Chapman Valley Historical Society Museum
- Explore historic town of Northampton
- Coastal gorge walks in Kalbarri National Park
- Watch sunset at coastal cliffs
- Seafood dinner at local restaurant such as Finlay's Kalbarri
- Outdoor cinema evening
Landmarks Chapman Valley Moresby Ranges Northampton Kalbarri National Park 
- Day 5
Kalbarri
Get up early and spend the day exploring Kalbarri National Park's gorges. You'll visit several lookout points including Nature's Window, The Loop, Z-Bend Gorge, and the Kalbarri Skywalk. Along the way, look for the region's wildflowers, particularly orchids that grow only here. By evening, head south toward Geraldton.
Optional Activities
- Explore gorges of Kalbarri National Park
- Visit Nature's Window lookout
- Visit The Loop lookout
- Visit Z-Bend Gorge
- Visit Kalbarri Skywalk
- Wildflower viewing and orchid spotting
Landmarks Nature's Window The Loop Z-Bend Gorge Kalbarri Skywalk 
- Day 6
Geraldton to Mullewa
Today takes you to Mullewa, a county town known for its displays of everlastings and unique Wreath flowers. Do a self-guided wildflower walk through the heritage trails, then visit Moorhead's local artist studio to meet Indigenous women artists and see their handcrafted work. After that, walk the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Trail, which has 15 different buildings and sights including the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided wildflower walking tour of Mullewa
- Explore Moorhead's local artist studio
- Monsignor Hawes Heritage Trail and related buildings
- Visit Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Landmarks Mullewa Moorhead's local artist studio Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Day 7
Mullewa to Perth
Head south back toward Perth, but first detour to Coalseam Conservation Park to see the wildflower fields across the region. Stop in Mingenew for refreshments, then visit Depot Hill Reserve to view more wildflowers and have a picnic overlooking the Irwin River. Complete your drive back to Perth and settle in for your last night.
Optional Activities
- Visit Coalseam Conservation Park for wildflower viewing
- Refreshments stop in Mingenew
- Visit Depot Hill Reserve for wildflower viewing and picnic overlooking Irwin River
Landmarks Coalseam Conservation Park Mingenew Depot Hill Reserve - Day 8
Perth
Check out of your hotel in the morning and drive back to Perth Airport to return your hire car. Make sure you return it within 24 hours from when you picked it up on day one. Your Coral Coast wildflower tour is now complete.
- End point
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia (Drop off hire car at Perth Airport, 07:00 - 19:00)
