One of the most amazing road journeys you can do in Australia is the one that takes you from Perth to Adelaide, but it is also one of the most time-consuming.
A great distance is covered, with the shortest route being 2700 kilometers and the longest route covering 3500 kilometers (see map below). The fastest route covers 2700 kilometers, while the longest route covers 3500 kilometers.
From Perth, you may travel down the southwest coast of Australia, passing through the wine district of Margaret River and then along the southern coastlines to Albany and Esperance, where you can take in the breathtaking scenery.
From Perth to Adelaide, you’ll have to face the frightening prospect of crossing the Nullarbor, a length of road that features one of the world’s longest straight stretches of asphalt and takes you into the middle of nowhere before emerging onto the pleasant climes of South Australia’s coastline.
Naturally, if driving from Perth to Adelaide is not for you, you may fly or suffer a protracted rail journey across the continent. Here are the specifics of my road trip schedule from Perth to Adelaide, as well as a travel guide to Western Australia and South Australia to serve as inspiration for your own travels between the two countries.
Parks and Recreation in Yalgorup
When leaving Perth by bus, you should make a pit break in Yalgorup National Park, which has astonishing woods, elongated lakes, and the Lake Clifton thrombolites, which are living, rock-like formations produced by micro-organisms, if you have the time.
Yalgorup National Park runs from about south of Mandurah to just north of Myalup, and it has a total area of 12,888 hectares, with 10 lovely lakes among its many attractions. Then it’s on to Busselton or Margaret River, depending on your preference.
Make a pit stop at Busselton Jetty
After that, take a bus to Busselton, which is known for its 1.8-kilometer-long Busselton Jetty, which leads to the Underwater Observatory. The city of Busselton is a renowned tourist destination in Western Australia.
It has lovely protected beaches, a bustling seafront, whale-watching trips from Geographe Bay, breathtaking drives, and treks through the world’s only pristine forest, and it is the state capital of Western Australia.
Attractions in the Town of Busselton
The international ambiance of the busy main street is enhanced by excellent outdoor restaurants, cafés, and taverns, as well as boutique boutiques. It is possible to visit the Busselton Museum and the Old Courthouse Art Complex.
In addition to several other attractions such as caverns, historic lighthouses, vineyards, craft brewers, art galleries, beaches, and picturesque vistas are all within a short drive of the city.
Yallingup’s beaches are a popular tourist destination
In Yallingup, a coastal town with beautiful beaches, several art galleries, cave formations, and easy access to the spectacular 135-kilometer Cape to Cape Track that runs from the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.
Down to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the bus trip brings you. Afterward, continue exploring along the immaculate white sandy beach until you reach the craggy rocks.
Dunsborough is a great place to dive
The nearby town of Dunsborough, with its magnificent white beaches, whale-watching cruises, coastal cycleways, and walking trails that connect to a hiking route that runs down the bay, is well worth a visit. With wonderful bathing beaches, it is also an excellent place for water sports like diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and other water activities.
Discover Margaret River on your own
Continue on to Margaret River, which is known for its upscale dining, wines, surfing, and a generally artsy attitude; it is well worth a stop on your itinerary. It includes a tiny town center that is surrounded by woodland, as well as several beautiful beaches. Visit the Lake, Mammoth, or Jewel Caves, or stop by one of the many gorgeous vineyards for a wine tasting experience.
Margaret River offers a variety of entertaining activities
On lovely sunny days, there are a variety of activities to choose from, including sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, paddle boats, and surfing. On a rainy day, there are a variety of activities to choose from, such as exploring the stunning underworld of a cave.
Also available are classes in scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, horseback riding, and even painting, sculpting, and blowing glass. Other activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and horseback riding.
The Leafy Pemberton is a kind of plant that grows in the leafy part of the Pemberton forest.
You are now approaching Pemberton via bus, which is bordered by national parks and is home to ancient forests of Australia’s enormously tall Karri trees. This lush region is home to ancient forests of Australia’s enormously tall Karri trees.
Whatever you do in Pemberton, be sure to visit the Yeagarup Dunes in D’Entrecasteaux National Park, which is the biggest land-locked movable dune system in the southern hemisphere and the largest land-locked mobile dune system in the southern hemisphere.
Walpole’s Treetop View
In the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, the Walpole Wilderness Area is notable for its treetop walk through the 400-year-old red tingle forest, which can be found on the next drive into the wilderness area.
They are very elegant as they fly into the sky, reaching out in all directions for what seems like an unending distance. With old, burned-out trees and a suspended walkway across the forest 40 meters above the earth, it’s an interesting location to see.
The Nornalup Inlet is located in the state of Western Australia
The Walpole and Nornalup Inlets also provide tourists with a rare chance to see birds, and canoeing and kayaking are popular activities in the region.
Walpole-Nornalup National Park is located in Western Australia
Located along the rugged and scenic Walpole coastline, the Walpole-Nornalup National Park comprises the majority of the area. The ancient woodlands begin in Denmark and get more ancient as you go westward towards the Valley of the Giants region. From there, the national park stretches westward, taking up the whole southern coast of the United States.
Denmark
Following that, your bus trip will take you to Denmark, which is situated in Western Australia’s gorgeous Great Southern area and is a famous tourist destination known for having some of the state’s most dramatic beaches and stunning woodland scenery.
Attractions in Denmark are many
Discover the golden beaches, blue oceans, lush green woods and farmlands, spectacular excursions and activities, award-winning wineries and restaurants, superb accommodations, and stunning natural treasures that can only be found in this region!
Albany is home to beaches, coastal granites, and blowholes
Albany, located less than an hour’s bus ride east of Denmark, is a port city that is also home to magnificent beaches and is a perfect spot to get away from the wilds of northern New Zealand. Make a point of visiting Torndirrup National Park to marvel at the beaches, coastal granites, and blowholes that may be found there.
Bremer Bay has a number of excellent swimming locations
Bremer Bay is a small coastal town located at the entrance of the Bremer River, and it is well-known for its beautiful beaches. The village serves as a key entry point to the Fitzgerald River National Park, which is located nearby.
Visiting Little Boat Harbour, Blossoms Beach, Short Beach, Fishery Beach, and John Cove are all worthwhile excursions since they are all good swimming areas.
Esperance
Aside from the kangaroos who prefer to hang out in Lucky Bay, Esperance is known for its pure white beaches and beautiful blue sea. There are plenty of attractions to keep you entertained while you’re here, including the Cape Le Grand National Park.
The Nullarbor Plain is a vast expanse of land in Australia
This is when your bus ride from Perth to Adelaide becomes more exciting. The Nullarbor is a 200,000-square-kilometer expanse of limestone bedrock that is, to put it mildly, monotonous. Experiencing the Nullarbor for the first time is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you’ll definitely want to travel across it as soon as possible!
Ceduna
Moving on, Ceduna is a little port town on the eastern coast of the Great Australian Bight that is well worth a visit. The Far West region is home to a number of magnificent jetties, including those at Denial Bay, Smoky Bay, Point Sinclair, Fowlers Bay, and Ceduna. Fishing, squidding, and drop-netting for blue swimmer crabs are among the activities available at each location.
Elliston
In Elliston, you’ll find everything you’re looking for, from rough coastline to beautiful beaches. The Waterloo Bay Tourist Park is a great place to start your journey on the Eyre Peninsula. There are many safe swimming beaches and rocky outcroppings to explore along the shores of Waterloo Bay.
Port Lincoln
The Eyre Peninsula and its national parks, including Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park, are well worth visiting if you have the time and resources. The view along the coast is incredibly breathtaking, and Coffin Bay is famed for its oysters!
Lincoln National Park
Sea-salty Lincoln National Park is located 13 kilometers south of the town of Port Lincoln. There are emus, roos, and brush-tailed bettongs wandering freely, as well as safe swimming coves, enormous dunes, and pounding surf beaches.
Within the park, there is bush camping available, with campgrounds at Fisherman’s Point, Memory Cove, September Beach, and Surfleet Cove being the most popular.
Whyalla has a seaport
On the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula, it is a seaport that is well-known for its combined steelworks and shipbuilding tradition. Whyalla is known for its stunning white beach as well as the fact that it used to be a town.
In the mornings, the water was deep enough for a morning swim, and it was so near to our tent that we could just walk over in our swimsuit!
Adelaide is the final destination
Finally, you arrive at Adelaide, a city that is brimming with culture, food, events, and other forms of amusement. Spend the day tasting your way through world-renowned wine districts just minutes away from the city.
Or spend the day relaxing on one of our picture-perfect urban beaches, attending festivals and events, or spending the night exploring our flourishing restaurant and bar scene.
