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10 Day Adelaide to Perth Adventure Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Wide, open spaces, arid lands, pristine beaches, lush bushland, abundant wildlife, and scores of natural wonders. Welcome to Australia; raw and rugged as nature intended. Traversing almost 4,000km of iconic Australiana over ten adventure-filled days, this Adelaide to Perth camping tour takes in the Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula, Nullarbor Plain, Esperance, Margaret River, and so much more. Along the way, swim with wild sea lions and dolphins and see kangaroos, koalas, and other iconic Australian animals in the wild. Engage in authentic Aboriginal culture and participate in a conservation activity. Learn to surf, sandboard down massive dunes, stop at charming country towns, fall asleep under star-filled skies, and get to know the quintessential Australians who call this untamed land home. Awaken your inner adventurer in the wilds of Australia.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Roam the towering landscapes of the southern Flinders Ranges
- Plunge into the ocean environment on a surfing lesson
- Swim with playful wild sea lions and dolphins (OE)
- Meet the kangaroos of Cape Le Grand National Park in Esperance
- Connect to the Country during the authentic Koomal Dreaming Cultural experience
- Walk among ancient forests in South Western Australia
- Taste your way around the Margaret River wine region
- Participate in a meaningful conservation activity
- Unearth Australia with your expert guide
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Adelaide
Leisure at Yorke Peninsula. Welcome to Australia! Escape the city and head north for the first stretch of your Adelaide to Perth camping tour. Claim 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.
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Eco Tour. National park visit This afternoon, arrive at Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges to set up camp before an afternoon bushwalk. Relax with your new travel companions over dinner. Then kick back and enjoy front-row seats to one of Earth's most spectacular light shows as you roll out your swag under a blanket of stars twinkling stars.
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Swag camping at Mambray Creek Campground, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 2
Adelaide
Sandboarding. Sandboarding & Farm Meal Wake up to the sounds of native birdlife, and after breakfast, embark on the Davey's Gully hike to take in panoramic views across the Spencer Gulf. Then, hit the road. Along the way, we'll see Kimba's unique silo art and wind toward the wildly beautiful Eyre Peninsula after a quick pitstop to buy lunch. Test your sandboarding skills in epic dunes before unearthing a magical seaside cave at Talia. Arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat for a barbecue feast and spend the night in a unique swag hut. Today, travel approximately 450km.
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Swag camping at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 3
Adelaide
Swimming. Swimming with Australia's Marina Life This morning, embark on one of the tour's highlights: a three-hour cruise swimming with wild sea lions and majestic dolphins in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. Eco-Accredited Baird Bay Eco Tours operates this magical optional experience, and it's important to note that these creatures are neither fed nor interfered with, ensuring an authentic and respectful encounter. Head out on a small boat into the calm waters of Baird Bay to Jones Island, home of a wild colony of Australian Sea Lions. Once moored, pop on a snorkel swim in the rock pools. Before long, some curious and playful sea lions will likely come to take a closer look, twisting, twirling, and splashing around you. When you think this day couldn't get any better, you will also have the opportunity to swim with wild, magical bottlenose dolphins! Following a picnic lunch, peel on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson on a pristine beach with Streaky Bay Surf School. Those not wanting to surf can relax, swim, or wander the shores. After a big day, arrive in Penong, an outback town famous for its dozens of windmills.
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Swag camping at Penong Caravan Park, which has shower and bathroom facilities.
Day 4
Adelaide
Sightseeing. A Very Scenic Drive 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 sign before we make our way to the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometers 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.
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Accommodation.
Day 5
Adelaide
90 Mile Straight Today, we continue across the mighty Nullarbor, taking in Australia's longest straight road, 90 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.
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Leisure at Cape Le Grand National Park. Swimming By afternoon, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. Enjoy some free time in town before a swim at one of the region's many incredible beaches. Soon, we'll arrive in the paradise of Cape Le Grand National Park, our base, for two nights.
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Swag camping at Lucky Bay which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 6
Adelaide
Eco Tour at Cape Le Grand National Park. An Adventure Crystal clear waters, powdery, white sands, expansive granite bluffs, and sunbathing kangaroos. 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. Strap 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. Then, spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland on one of many hikes, 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.
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Swag camping at Lucky Bay.
Day 7
Adelaide
Sightseeing. Scenic drive along the coast Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it's also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before we head to Esperance for a quick coffee stop and settle in for a day of driving through the ever-changing landscapes. Refuel with a lunch stop at one of the many outback towns, spot some silo art, and then settle in at our camp in the beautiful Stirling Ranges. Today, travel approximately 520km.
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Swag camping at a private campground at Mt Trio in the Stirling Ranges, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 8
Adelaide
Sightseeing at Porongurup National Park. Granite Outcrop After breakfast, travel to the Porongorups, which rise from the landscape like an island. Over 1,100 million years in the making, the striking granite outcrop of Castle Rock invites you to walk its 670-meter peak through tall Karri and Marri tree forest and take in the jaw-dropping view from the suspended Granite Skywalk.
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Swimming. Swimming Hop back on the bus for a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany. We'll stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge before continuing to 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, 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.
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Swag camping at Quinninup Eco Tourist Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 9
Adelaide
Eco Tour. Thank you Start the day with a meaningful hands-on conservation volunteering experience led by the environmental team at the Capes Foundation. Our project today will depend on the time of year and could include seed collecting, planting trees, weeding, or even wildlife or cave conservation.
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Brewery Tour. Brew tour Feeling like you have made a positive contribution, it's time to taste your way around the world-renowned Margaret River region. First, stop for a well-deserved lunch and beer paddle at Wild Hop Brewery before unearthing an array of cellar doors from wine to gin to dairy to sweet treats.
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Swag camping at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 10
Adelaide
Cultural Immersion. Josh's didgeridoo Roll up your swag one last time before a captivating 2.5-hour authentic cultural experience with Wadandi custodian Josh 'Koomal' Whiteland. Begin with a bushwalk led by Josh, where you'll learn to identify Indigenous plants, foods, and medicines, all intricately tied to the six Noongar seasons. Witness the ancient art of fire lighting before descending into the otherworldly Ngilgi Cave. Inside, let the enchanting melodies of Josh's didgeridoo, enhanced by the cave's extraordinary acoustics, transport you to another world. In Busselton, we'll drop you at the Origin Markets, a vibrant hub showcasing Western Australia's finest creatives, growers, and producers. Enjoy some lunch and pick up any last-minute souvenirs or local produce.
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Perth
Thank you for visiting! Stroll over to the 19th-century Busselton Jetty stretching 1.8km into gorgeous Geographe Bay before one last stint on the road has you arriving in Perth around 6 pm. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
All National Park and entry fees All activities unless stated as an optional extra (OE) Transport – Air-conditioned coaster bus (max 20 people)
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity Personal expenses
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Locations: YHA Adelaide at 6:30 am - YHA Adelaide Central, Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA, Australia (30 Minutes before) Outside of Adelaide Bus Station at 6.45 am - 91 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA, Australia (15 Minutes before)
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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