Perth - Kalbarri - Monkey Mia - Geraldton - Perth

Kalbarri sits at the mouth of the Murchison River, where the Indian Ocean meets the wild coast of Western Australia, a few hours’ drive north of Perth. A relaxed seaside town, it is the gateway to Kalbarri National Park, famous for its river-carved gorges and dramatic clifftop views: among the most spectacular highlights are Nature’s Window, a rock arch framing the Murchison, and the Z Bend, where sheer rock walls plunge below. Along the coast, the trail linking Red Bluff to Eagle Gorge reveals red cliffs above the sea and, in season, whale sightings. In spring the region bursts into colour with wildflower blooms, while the town offers quiet beaches, fishing, canoeing and ocean sunsets. An ideal stop for those combining nature, the sea and Australia’s wide-open spaces.

Monkey Mia owes its fame to the wild dolphins that for decades have come ashore in the turquoise waters of Shark Bay, in Western Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage area. This remote coastal spot is celebrated for ranger-supervised close encounters with dolphins, but also for its seagrass meadows, dugongs and exceptionally rich marine life. Amid golden beaches, boat trips and the vastness of the ocean, it is a dreamlike destination for lovers of wildlife and unspoilt landscapes.

Geraldton lies on the Coral Coast of Western Australia, a seaside city blessed with a sunny climate and steady winds that make it a paradise for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Its waterfront brims with fresh-seafood restaurants, while on the hill the HMAS Sydney II Memorial honours the sailors lost at sea with a striking panoramic monument. Geraldton is above all the gateway to the remote Houtman Abrolhos, a coral archipelago of crystal-clear waters rich in marine life and historic shipwrecks. Further south along the road lies the surreal landscape of the Pinnacles. An ideal destination for those who combine beaches, water sports and the authenticity of an Australian coastal town.