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Perth, Australia
I drove towards Jurien Bay, which is about a 2,5-hour drive. Along the way you’ll have lots of highlights and places to visit, so count one full day to get to Jurien Bay.
My first stop was Yanchep National Park where I saw koalas in the wild for the first time in my life. They are the cutest! Many parts of this park were closed due to Covid-19 so I continued my drive to Lancelin Sand Dune.
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Jurien Bay, Australia
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Geraldton, Australia
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Monkey Mia, Australia
On day 4, I went to Monkey Mia which was a 4-hour drive from Kalbarri National Park. I was super excited to go to Monkey Mia as it’s the only place in Western Australia where you can swim with dolphins in their natural habitat.
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Francois Peron National Park, Australia
After Monkey Mia, I drove to Francois Peron National Park, one of my absolute favorite stops along the coast of Western Australia.
It’s a remote and rugged area located in the Shark Bay World Heritage Sanctuary, which can ONLY be entered by 4WD! (be aware of this if you plan on following my road trip in Western Australia)
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Carnarvon, Australia
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Quobba Station, Australia
While I drove to the blowholes in Quobba, I spotted humpback whales jumping out of the ocean, so I decided to search for a campsite nearby. I ended up staying at Quobba Station which was definitely worth stopping! It’s a remote wilderness campground with amazing beach views and is worth the stay for a couple of nights. I saw groups of dolphins right in front of me and humpback whales jumping out of the ocean.
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Coral Bay, Australia
After days of exploring and driving through the red sands, I arrived at Coral Bay. A little beach town situated right on the doorstep of the beautiful Ningaloo Reef.
Ningaloo Reef is Australia’s only fringing reef and is listed on a UNESCO World Heritage list for its incredible biodiversity. The moment I arrived, I couldn’t wait to grab my snorkels and go for a dive. Depending on the time of year, you can see and swim with whale sharks, humpback whales, and manta rays!
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Kalbarri National Park, Australia
The drive from Jurien Bay to Kalbarri National Park is quite long and there are not so many highlights along this route. A lot of people stop in Geraldton, but I decided to skip this town and went straight to the beautiful Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake.
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Perth, Australia