Life Photos from a Half-Month Road Trip in Western Australia + Must-Visit Spots
Western Australia is the largest state in Australia, where travel primarily relies on self-driving. The coastal Indian Ocean Drive (Route 66) rivals Melbourne's Great Ocean Road. Here's a summary of must-visit destinations:
👉North West: Mostly inland landscapes, somewhat resembling the Northern Territory.
👉Coral Coast: Stretching from Cervantes to Exmouth, this is the main route for most Western Australia itineraries.
👉Perth & Surroundings: Perth serves as the gateway to Western Australia and a transit hub for exploring the region.
👉South West: Primarily the Margaret River area, Australia's largest wine-producing region.
👉Golden Outback: The gold-mining inland area sees relatively few visitors.
Must-Do Activities in Western Australia:
✨Sunset Views
Western Australia's coastline offers stunning sunsets daily, with twilight skies adding a magical touch in urban areas!
Best sunset spots in Perth: Cottesloe Beach, Scarborough Beach, Elizabeth Quay
✨Meet the Quokka✨
Exclusive to Rottnest Island, these adorable creatures inspired Pikachu's design.
✨Pink Lakes✨
Western Australia has three pink lakes: Hutt Lagoon (north), Lake Hillier (south), and Pink Lake. Hutt Lagoon is the largest and most accessible, while Lake Hillier requires helicopter tours. Pink Lake's color varies by season.
✨Diving & Snorkeling✨
Rottnest Island (shipwrecks, marine life), Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Jurien Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park
✨Hiking✨
Bibbulmun Track
✨Whale Watching✨
July-November, best at King George Sound in Albany
✨Wildflower Viewing✨
August-October, recommended at Bibbulmun Track, Stirling Range, and Lesueur National Park
✨National Park Hopping✨
With 135 national parks, you can purchase passes for various durations.
✨Wine Tasting✨
Margaret River is one of Australia's premier wine regions, specializing in Bordeaux-style wines. Other notable areas: Denmark, Mount Barker, Porongurup, and Swan Valley - all featuring stunning vineyard landscapes.
✨Lobster Feast✨
Cervantes: The closest town to the Pinnacles, famous for its rock lobsters. From November to August, join the Lobster Shack's yacht tours to catch lobsters! Factory visits are available year-round.
Photogenic Spots:
📍Elizabeth Quay: Sunset (P15)
📍Lancelin Sand Dunes (P3)
📍The Pinnacles (P11)
📍Jurien Bay (P13)
📍Lesueur National Park (P12)
📍Kalbarri (P8)
📍Hutt Lagoon (P4, P9)
📍Fremantle: Rainbow Containers (P10)
📍William Bay (Elephant Rocks): Instagram-famous (P1-2)
📍Wave Rock (P7)
📍Penguin Island (P5-P6)
📍Rottnest Island: Quokka selfies (remember to flip your camera for their signature smile!) (P14)