Planning a Cairns to Cape Tribulation road trip? Follow the route from Cairns to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation, with the best stops, rainforest walks, beaches, food experiences and practical tips, plus 1, 2 and 3-day itinerary options.
This guide will show you exactly where, when, and how to see kangaroos in the wild across Australia—responsibly, safely, and with zero regrets.
This ultimate 14-day Coral Coast road trip itinerary follows the coast north from Perth to Exmouth and back again, stopping at icons like the Pinnacles Desert, Cervantes and Jurien Bay, and the dramatic cliffs and river gorges of Kalbarri National Park. Along the way, you’ll sandboard towering dunes, swim with playful sea lions, and chase some of the world’s most extraordinary marine encounters — from whale sharks and humpback whales to manta rays on Ningaloo Reef.
Craving a road trip that blends surreal landscapes, wildlife encounters, adrenaline pumping adventures and mouth-watering seafood? Western Australia’s Turquoise Coast is calling. Stretching north from Perth along the Indian Ocean to Dongara in the north, this coastal route is a treasure trove of natural wonders and unforgettable experiences. Imagine wandering through the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert at sunset then discovering the Milky Way and other distant galaxies, carving down the sand dunes at Lancelin, standing beside ancient stromalolites that predate the dinosaurs, cracking open fresh lobster by the seaside ad diving into crystal clear waters to swim alongside playful sea lions. This isn’t just a road trip, it’s a journey into the wild, weird and wonderful.
This road-tested packing list is built from real experience- trial and error and a few “never again” moments. It covers the essentials, nice-to-haves, and the often-forgotten items that seasoned travelers swear by. So, before you turn up the playlist and roll down the windows, make sure your prepared for a trip of a lifetime.