Selfdrive Routes in Australia

Starting in Perth
We have put together some popular and most interesting selfdrive ideas, starting in Perth. You do your own driving but enjoy the security of the pre-booked accommodation. We can also modify according to your needs. If you require something completely different, please remember that we can still help you pre-plan your own personalized itinerary (ask for a quotation). All itineraries can be done in reverse.

Beside these selfdrives, we have created the following selfdrive around Perth.

Southwest Corner Clockwise (5 Days / 4 Nights / 2WD)

If we are booking your accommodation before departure, we will arrange for your car to be delivered to your hotel.

Day 1 Perth to Albany (413 km) (257 mi) Depart Perth travelling through the scenic countryside of York & Wagin to Albany. Visit the whaling museum, The Gap, the monolithic natural bridge and Mount Clarence lookout for views of Oyster Harbour. Overnight: Albany Travel Inn.

Day 2 Albany to Pemberton (250 km) (155 mi) Travel west through majestic stands of Karri trees to Pemberton. Drive through the "Valley of the Giants", see the Gloucester Tree formerly a Forestry Department fire watch tower. Overnight: Karri Valley Resort.

Day 3 Pemberton to Dunsborough (255km) (158 mi) Drive to the coastal resort town of Augusta and visit Jewel Cave. Continue to the historic wine producing district of Margret River. The Yallingup area is noted for its magnificent caves, breathtaking scenery and spectacular surf. Dunsborough is situated on the calm waters of Geographic Bay. Overnight: Radisson Beach Resort.

Day 4 Dunsborough to Perth (255 km) (158 mi) From Dunsborough Bay drive to the seaside resort of Busselton. Take a side trip to Cape Naturaliste and a guided tour of the Lighthouse. Continue on to Perth. Overnight: Ibis Hotel.

Day 5 Perth Drop off your rental vehicle in Perth.

Pinnacles & Dolphins (6 Days / 5 Nights / 2WD)
If we are booking your accommodation before departure, we will arrange for your car to be delivered to your hotel.

Day 1 Perth to Pinnacles (259 km) (161 mi) Leaving Perth travel through a blaze of colour with a carpet of wildflowers spreading in all directions (Sept. - Nov. only). Enjoy a coach tour of the mystical Pinnacles. Overnight: Cervantes Pinnacles Hotel.

Day 2 Cervantes to Kalbarri (420 km) (261 mi) Continue to Geraldton and seaside resort of Kalbarri. Rugged red cliffs and sparkling blue waters provide spectacular photographic opportunities. Overnight: BW Kalbarri Palm Resort.

Day 3 Kalbarri to Monkey Mia (390 km) (242 mi) Drive to Peron Peninsula through to the Shark Bay region. Stop at Shell Beach and Hamelin Pool before arriving at Monkey Mia where dolphins come into the shore. Overnight: Monkey Mia Dolphin Res.

Day 4 Monkey Mia to Geraldton (434 km) (270 mi) After spending the morning with the Dolphins commence the return journey to Perth via the stretch of coast known as the Batavia coastline. Overnight: Geraldton Motor Inn.

Day 5 Geraldton to Perth (425 km) (264 mi) Leave Geraldton for the final leg to Perth. Overnight: Ibis Hotel.

Day 6 Perth Early rise to drop off your car at 9:00am.

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