10 Day Adelaide to Perth Overland Tour Itinerary

A short 45-minute flight will whisk you away from Adelaide to Port Lincoln, where your expert local Guide awaits. First up, we’ll introduce you to the heart of the Eyre Peninsula, the thriving seaside town of Port Lincoln. This afternoon, head off-road four-wheel driving through the dunes from Wanna Lookout to Sleaford. Gaze out across the beautiful coastline at Whalers Way and get up close to abundant koalas at historic Mikkira Station.

Lunch is courtesy of local favourite, the iconic Fresh Fish Place, where you can sample the Eyre Peninsula’s seafood bounty, including oysters, scallops, crayfish, crab and fish, as you watch the day’s harvest hauled to shore. Stop for a wine tasting before arriving in Port Lincoln.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Approximate Travel Distance: 150 km

Accommodation: Port Lincoln - 1 Night

Begin your day sprawled out on the famed sandy shores of Coffin Bay National Park. Experience nature in its most pure state as you unearth the untamed bush, beach and wildlife that defines this iconic wilderness. Awakened by the wild, continue down the coast to taste world-famous Coffin Bay oysters. Glide through crystal-clear waters to a working oyster farm and pluck, shuck and sample plump Pacific oysters straight from the source. After lunch, head up the West Coast of the Eyre Peninsula, taking in beautiful sights along the way and come late afternoon, arrive at our accommodation in Streaky Bay.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Approximate Travel Distance: 340 km

Accommodation: Streaky Bay - 1 Night

After an early breakfast, head north to Baird Bay to swim with wild Australian sea lions and dolphins on a three-hour eco-cruise (see optional activities). This is guaranteed to be one of the most incredible wildlife experiences of your life. If it’s not operating, or you’d rather stay on dry land, we offer an alternative itinerary visiting the only colony of Australian sea lions on the mainland at Point Labbat.

Have some free time in Streaky Bay for lunch before we take a coastal drive to Ceduna. Come late afternoon, check into the 4.5-star Eco Villas on the beach. Relax and watch the sunset over the ocean as you sample fresh local produce and wines.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Approximate Travel Distance: 250 km

Accomodation: Ceduna - 1 Night 

This morning, travel through Denial Bay and onto Ocean Beach for some off-road cruising through Davenport Creek dunes. A little further on, the world-famous swells of Cactus Beach and the vast, deserted beaches of Point Sinclair offer endless photo opportunities. Onwards to the Head of Bight, where rugged outback plains give way to the Southern Ocean and play host to migrating Southern Right Whales from June to October. Finally, we delve into the depths of the outback and begin the 1,660km expedition across the Nullarbor Plain.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Approximate Travel Distance: 550 km

Accommodation: Border Village - 1 Night

We’ll be up before the sun today as we continue across the mighty Nullarbor, taking in Australia’s longest straight road, 90 Mile Straight. Head off-road four-wheel driving along the Balladonia Track to see some unique historical highlights. Watch the ever-changing landscapes from your window as your Guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique. Have some free time for lunch and a stretch of the legs in Norseman.

Turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. This part of Western Australia has no less than nine national parks and some of the best beaches in the world.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Approximate Travel Distance: 900 km

Accommodation: Esperance - 2 Nights

Spend the day at one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, where kangaroos lounge on snow-white sand as crystal-clear water gently laps the shore. Located approximately 50km east of Esperance, Cape Le Grand is one of Western Australia’s most scenic National Parks. Wildlife is in abundance, including the iconic sunbathing kangaroos at Lucky Bay, who are always up for a photo opportunity. Swim, bushwalk and unleash your inner wildling surrounded by nature today. Your Guide will share their knowledge of the abundant flora and fauna and cook you up a delicious BBQ lunch in the national park.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we set our coordinates for Albany, taking in more spectacular natural landscapes along the way. Cruise through the beautiful Stirling Ranges, which is blanketed with wildflowers come spring, before travelling into the Porongurups for the Walitj Meil Walk, which follows the edge of the forest to a scenic view across the Stirling Range. Enjoy a picnic lunch and travel along the dreamy coastline towards Albany. Take in the views over the coast from Mt Clarence and stretch your legs on a walk at the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial. Arrive at our accommodation late afternoon and enjoy a meal overlooking the ocean.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Approximate Travel Distance: 600 km

Accommodation: Albany - 1 Night

Amble through Albany’s township, unearth its interesting history and grab breakfast before heading to Torndirrup National Park to see coastal highlights, The Gap and Natural Bridge. Hit the road again, stretching your legs at Denmark, a gorgeous town nestled on the banks of the Denmark River. Head into the old-growth forests in the Walpole Wilderness region and traverse the Valley of the Giants. Walk 40 metres high into the canopy of Western Australia’s majestic tingle trees, found nowhere else on Earth.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Approximate Travel Distance: 400 km

Accommodation: Margaret River - 2 Nights

Meander down the main street of Margaret River, and peruse its eclectic craft and produce stores. Choose one of many local cafes for breakfast. Today, taste your way around the region’s abundant cellar doors, from wine, beer and gin, to dairy and sweet treats. Between tastings, stop for lunch at one of the Margaret River’s great restaurants. Feast into the evening as you unwind back at your hotel with a platter of local produce collected throughout the day.

Today we travel within the Margaret River region totalling just 80 km.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at a famous local beachside café before taking an inspiring walk at Cape Naturalist in Leeuwin-Naturalise National Park, which features incredible vistas that will have you in awe at every turn. Next, arrive at the Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands, an immersive above and below-ground experience. Go beneath the Earth’s surface for a 45-minute semi-guided tour of the exquisitely decorated Ngilgi Cave. Above ground, discover 600 million years of stories associated with the land and its people. Follow a pathway through the native bushland bringing to life the creation of the land, cave formations, cultural connection and native flora and fauna through a series of experiential nodes.

At the popular holiday town of Busselton, see the second longest jetty in the world, stretching 1.8km out into turquoise Geographe Bay and have some free time for lunch. YOu will arrive in Perth late this afternoon.

Approximate Travel Distance: 270 km

Included Meals: Breakfast