Self Guided Driving Tour in Perth to Pinnacles Turquoise Coast
Description
Uncover the hidden treasures of the Turquoise Coast - a rich landscape shaped by sailors, sand, and the power of the Indian Ocean. Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey through this coastal wonderland where turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and unique landmarks come together to create an unforgettable tapestry. This driving tour starts with one of Western Australia’s most iconic shipwrecks, the Alkimos, and hugs the picturesque Indian Ocean Drive to the Nambung National Park, finishing amongst the other-worldly Pinnacles. Set your own pace with Riley, your personalized tour guide. He will tell you the best places to make spontaneous detours and delve into areas that captivate your interest the most. It's your adventure, tailored to you and your crew, providing the freedom and flexibility to fully connect with the places you visit. It’s time to chase the gold and aqua hues of the Turquoise Coast where the drive is the experience, not the destination.
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Itinerary
The main tour route follows the Turquoise Coast, hugging the Indian Ocean Drive from Perth to the Pinnacles and beyond to the township of Cervantes. Driving from Perth's CBD to Cervantes along the Indian Ocean Drive takes at least 2.5 hours to include all major points of interest. We recommend allowing extra time if you want to try our recommended pit stops just off the beaten track or lingering longer.
The tour's first point of interest is Alkimos Beach, named after the Alkimos shipwreck. It's a great place to grab a coffee before you hit the Indian Ocean Drive.
Looking for kangaroos and koalas? A diversion into Yanchep National Park is a great place to see native flora and fauna.
Looking for treasure? Guilderton is known for its shipwrecks and unspoiled scenery.
Lancelin is known for its sand dunes, friendly locals, and scenic pubs.
See wildflowers all year round with our immersive filters. Nilgen Reserve has a short wildflower walk and stunning views out to the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy the beautiful view of the green forest blending into the white coastline and blue waters complemented by stunning views of the Jurien Bay Marine Park.
Explore the otherwordly Pinnacles Desert, including a Visitor's Centre, driving track, or a 4.5 km walking loop.
Perfect place to rest, relax, and cool down after a long day exploring the coast.
Lake Thetis is known for its unique living thrombolites, one of few sites in the world. The raised boardwalk protects the living thrombolites, ancient living microbial structures, from human interference. It's an enchanting place, offering nature walks and native birds.
Your final destination, the town of Cervantes, has Spanish roots in its name due to the shipwreck of Cervantes, named after Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote. It's the perfect place to enjoy the region's famous rock lobster.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration includes travel time
Reviews(3)
dont rely on riley poor internet coverage in parts, tells you about a place to visit once you have passed the turn off
Having never been to the Pinnacles before, I was really excited to test this app out as someone who doesnt really enjoy crowded bus tours. I loved that the digital tour guide would give us some funny facts and information on landmarks as we drove by. It was super convenient as well as we could stop off where we wanted whenever for some down time, and then when we pop back on route the tour guide would pop up again. Loved the experience and would highly recommend to anyone!
Was nice to be able to drive and just get out when we want. Would work well in Summer too, can still see the Pinaccles but don’t have to cook in the sun.
Glad that you enjoyed the tour. Agree that in summer, The Pinnacles is best enjoyed at sunrise and sunset. It's also a great place to do astrophotography at night - perfect in summer! The beaches are definitely the place to be along the coast during the day. Please let us know if there's anything that we can improve for future adventurers.
