{"id":5673,"date":"2024-01-18T22:01:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T15:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/?p=5673"},"modified":"2024-02-27T16:24:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T09:24:42","slug":"13-off-the-beaten-track-experiences-on-your-next-coral-coast-highway-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/13-off-the-beaten-track-experiences-on-your-next-coral-coast-highway-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"13 OFF-THE-BEATEN TRACK EXPERIENCES ON YOUR NEXT CORAL COAST HIGHWAY ADVENTURE"},"content":{"rendered":"
Touted as one of Australia and the world\u2019s greatest drives, the Coral Coast Highway is the 1,250 kilometre road trip between Perth and Exmouth.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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From the oldest living lifeforms to two World Heritage Areas, the Coral Coast Highway truly is a world-class road trip \u2013 and it starts right here in Perth. If you want to get off the beaten track and explore the hidden gems, a 4WD is a non-negotiable, and whether you\u2019re into natural beauty, four-wheel driving or idyllic island adventures, we\u2019ve nailed down the guide of where you\u2019ll want to go.<\/span><\/div>\n

CERVANTES SAND DUNES<\/span><\/h2>\n
Cervantes is the gateway to the iconic Pinnacles desert and the southern entry to the Coral Coast region. Known for its snow-white beaches, turquoise waters, and four-wheel driving adventures like the 25 kilometre Cervantes to Jurien Bay track (accessible via the Indian Ocean Drive), which will take you over the dunes onto the beach and to Hill River. The dunes are a favourite spot for sandboarding, so you can sail down the soft slopes with the salty breeze in your hair, and follow it up with a night camping under a diamond sky.<\/span><\/div>\n
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STOCKYARD GULLY CAVES<\/span><\/h2>\n
Three hours by car north east of Perth and 35 minutes inland from Leeman, Stockyard Gully National Park is home to an enthralling collection of limestone caves that lead to an underwater river system. The name originated from the stockmen who used the deep and cool gullies as a natural holding pen for their cattle back in the \u201850s, and it\u2019s well worth taking a walk through the 300-metre length of the largest cave, which is by far the most impressive. Challenge yourself to the smaller caves which require a little more manoeuvring to get through. Keep in mind a four-wheel drive vehicle is also necessary to reach the cave car-parks.<\/span><\/div>\n
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HOUTMAN ABROLHOS ISLANDS<\/span><\/h2>\n
Boasting a history rich in tales from a thriving pearl industry, decades of crayfishing and numerous shipwrecks, The Houtman Abrolhos Islands (or Abrolhos Islands as they are more commonly known), are a cluster of 122 islands which form three main groups (Wallabi, Easter and Pelsaert), located approximately 60 kilometres west of Geraldton. The destination is a mecca for all things fishing, snorkelling, diving and bird watching, and is often described as the Galapagos Islands of the Indian Ocean as few places in Australia have a greater biodiversity.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The islands are home to more than 140 species of native flora and rare fauna, including the tammar wallaby and endangered Australian sea lion. While migrating humpback whales are regularly sighted frolicking in the waters between July and September each year. There are options to jump on a fishing charter, scenic flight or eco cruise, so you\u2019re covered whether you want to explore by sea or sky.<\/span><\/div>\n

LUCKY BAY, KALBARRI<\/span><\/h2>\n
While just about every man and his dog knows about Lucky Bay in Esperance, have you heard of the one in Kalbarri? Perched 30 minutes south of the town centre, this four-wheel-drive only, beachfront campsite nested amongst the sand dunes is ideal for an off-the-beaten-track getaway. It\u2019s here where days are spent by the beach, swimming, fishing and exploring the sand dunes. If you\u2019re down for an off-road quad bike adventure, Wagoe Beach Quad Bikes are located nearby and are sure to get the adrenaline pumping!<\/span><\/div>\n
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DIRK HARTOG ISLAND<\/span><\/h2>\n
WA\u2019s largest island is the site of the first recorded European landing on Australian soil, by the island\u2019s namesake Dutch captain Dirk Hartog in 1616, this is Australia\u2019s westernmost point. A place where fishing is among the world\u2019s best, snorkelling is otherworldly and four-wheel-drive adventures happen on the daily. Located within the UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage area, Dirk Hartog Island\u2019s vegetation consists predominantly of low eucalypts, acacias and grass areas set against a backdrop of rugged gorges, ochre-red cliff lines, coral reefs and pristine beaches.<\/span><\/div>\n
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WULA GURA NYINDA\/ FRANCOIS PERON NATION PARK<\/span><\/h2>\n
Wula Gura Nyinda offers a range of Aboriginal cultural experiences and \u2018on Country\u2019 tours, exploring the ancient historical and cultural ties of the region\u2019s first people, the Nhanda and Malgana people. From kayak and wildlife adventures, to four-wheel drive experiences, overnighters and extended tours, there\u2019s something for all tastes and interests. The tours visit the world-class Francois Peron National Park characterised by acacia- cloaked red dunes and arid shrublands framed by turquoise water, Hamelin Pool Stromatolites and Dirk Hartog Island.<\/span><\/div>\n
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CORAL BAY BUGGY TOUR WITH CORAL COAST TOURS<\/span><\/h2>\n
If your preferred mode of transport is a buggy, you\u2019re in for a treat. Embark on a wild journey where the outback meets the sea, with a tour over the sand dunes, along beach tracks and to the mesmerising snorkel site at Five Fingers Reef \u2013 which is only accessible by four-wheel drive. You\u2019ll also have a knowledgeable guide showing you the way and teaching you about the destination\u2019s local history and native wild and marine life.<\/span><\/div>\n
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QUOBBA STATION & RED BLUFF<\/span><\/h2>\n
Home to the notorious and Instagram-famous King Waves Kill sign, Quobba Station is an awesome spot to reconnect with nature and spend a couple of nights camping amongst the sand dunes. The station stretches 80 kilometres along the Indian Ocean, with two campsite choices \u2013 Quobba Homestead and Red Bluff. A stay here offers plenty of time to soak up the sun by the beach with incredible views, game fishing, and snorkelling. You\u2019re just about certain to spot turtles and bottlenose dolphins, plus it\u2019s a very popular area for humpback whale spotting during the season from May to October.<\/span><\/div>\n
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GNARALOO BAY<\/span><\/h2>\n
Gnaraloo Bay is a destination branded by world-class surfing and fishing, coupled with some of the country\u2019s finest beaches and snorkelling. Just off the beach, the water is much calmer and perfect for kitesurfing or windsurfing. A mask and snorkel are a must and will see you discover some of Ningaloo\u2019s most pristine coral gardens, sporting a bounty of marine life. The secluded spot is also a significant turtle rookery, home to one of the world\u2019s largest populations of endangered loggerhead turtles.<\/span><\/div>\n
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SHOTHOLE CANYON<\/span><\/h2>\n
Characterised by colourful, fossil laden rock layers, Shothole Canyon is a must-see natural attraction worthy of the bucket list. Located on the eastern side of Cape Range National Park, the environmental spectacle was named after the shot holes left by seismographic charge explosions during oil searches in Cape Range during the 1950s. Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife, such as emus, echidnas, kangaroos, dingoes, lizards and wallabies, and if you\u2019re around between August and October, you\u2019ll witness some of the 630 species of wildflowers that burst into bloom throughout the National Park. The Class 4, 100 metre return Shothole Canyon Walk is also worth a whirl \u2013 the spectacular lookout vistas down the canyon towards Exmouth Gulf are second to none.<\/span><\/div>\n
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KENEDY RANGE NATIONAL PARK<\/span><\/h2>\n
Spanning 75 kilometres in length and ranging between 12 and 25 kilometres in width, Kennedy Range is a vast, ancient sandstone plateau. Days here are best spent picnicking, bush camping beneath the stars and stark sandstone cliffs and hiking the six walk trails. Guided day tours are a great way to explore the park at ground level, while scenic helicopter flights provide a more elevated, unique perspective from above. The park\u2019s most popular site is Honeycomb Gorge \u2013 the rock face which was formed by the wind and water spray of a seasonal waterfall above the cliff-face. If you\u2019re self-driving, keep in mind the roads in Kennedy Range National Park are unsealed, so a four-wheel drive is recommended.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Touted as one of Australia and the world\u2019s greatest drives, the Coral Coast Highway is the 1,250 kilometre road trip between Perth and Exmouth. From the oldest living lifeforms to two World Heritage Areas, the Coral Coast Highway truly is a world-class road trip \u2013 and it starts right here in Perth. If you want…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[93,98],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-other-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arcadiaconsult.com.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}