10-Day Perth to Adelaide Adventure Tour: Dive into Australia's Alluring Landscapes

Embark on a 10-day adventure from Perth to Adelaide, exploring Australia’s stunning landscapes. Swim at pristine beaches, hike in national parks, and encounter local wildlife.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park

Wave Rock - Your Perth to Adelaide camping tour begins travelling east from the city over the Darling Ranges, stopping for coffee at Western Australia’s oldest inland town, York. A bit more driving, and you’ll be eating lunch in the shadow of Wave Rock.

Fitzgerald River National Park - By late afternoon, setting up camp in Fitzgerald River National Park. This is one of Australia’s largest and most botanically significant national parks, renowned for its rugged hinterland, coastal scenery and more than 1,800 beautiful and rare plant species.

Today travel around 600 km (10 hours) and camp at Fitzgerald River National Park, which has toilet and shower facilities.

Fitzgerald River to Cape Le Grand National Park

East Mount Barren - Begin the morning with a brisk hike up East Mt. Baron for breathtaking views.

Esperance - Take the coastal route into Esperance, an iconic oceanic wonderland. This part of Western Australia has no less than nine national parks where you’ll find some of the best beaches in the world. Take some free time to explore the township and grab some lunch.

Lucky Bay - Next, drive along one of the most magical stretches of oceanside road you’ll ever see. Stop for a swim before travelling a little further east to Cape Le Grand National Park. Set up camp where the bush meets the beach at Lucky Bay, your base, for two nights. Spend the afternoon hiking, swimming in turquoise waters, or simply just soaking up the serenity.
Travel about 250km today.

Cape Le Grand National Park

Cape Le Grand National Park - Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before strapping on your hiking boots to embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak for sweeping views across Cape Le Grand and Recherche Archipelago. Spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.

We drive only 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours. Stay a second night in Cape Le Grand.

The Nullarbor

Norseman - Rise with the sun and hit the road. By nightfall, we’ll be falling asleep under the star-filled outback skies of the Nullarbor. En route, stop at the quintessential outback town of Norseman for breakfast before we traverse the Eyre Highway eastbound, taking in Australia’s longest straight road, 90 Mile Straight.

Nullarbor - Watch the ever-changing landscapes from your window as your guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique. Tonight, gaze up at distant galaxies on a real bush camping experience on the Nullarbor.
Today’s driving time is about 10 hours, and tonight, bush camp on the Nullarbor (no facilities).

The Nullarbor and the Great Australian Bight

Nullarbor - Today we continue crossing the outback of the mighty Nullarbor

Great Australian Bight - Keep your cameras at the ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing road sign and the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight, Bunda Cliffs are the world’s longest continuous line of sea cliffs.
Further on, unearth a piece of Australian history as we cross the Dingo Fence. At 5,614 kilometres, it is the world’s longest fence and marks the entry point to the Yalata Aboriginal lands.

Fowlers Bay - Finally, in the afternoon, arrive at Fowlers Bay.
Travel time today is about 7 hours, and camp at which provides toilets and showers.

Eyre Peninsula’s West Coast

Penong Windmill Museum - This morning, unearth some pristine coastal sights before stopping at the Penong Windmill Museum to meet ‘Bruce’, the biggest windmill in Australia. Stop at the Penong Windmill Museum to meet ‘Bruce’, the biggest windmill in Australia.

Streaky Bay - Free time in Streaky Bay for lunch (own cost)

Woolshed Cave - Test your sandboarding skills in some massive dunes.

Baird Bay

Bairds Bay - Today, get ready for a truly magical wildlife encounter. Head out on a small boat into the calm waters of Baird Bay to Jones Island, home of a wild colony of Australian Sea Lions. Once moored, pop on a snorkel swim in the rock pools. Before long, some curious and playful sea lions will likely come to take a closer look, twisting, twirling and splashing around you. When you think this day couldn’t get any better, you will likely be joined by wild, magical bottlenose dolphins. It’s important to note these creatures are wild and are not fed or coerced in any way. This optional three-hour cruise is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours and needs to be booked in advance.
Those who choose to stay on land will travel to Point Labatt Conservation Park, the only place on the mainland where you can see Australian seal pups playing and resting on the beach.

Point Labatt Conservation Park - Those who choose to stay on land will travel to Point Labatt Conservation Park, the only place on the mainland where you can see Australian seal pups playing and resting on the beach.

Elliston - After lunch, continue down the coast, stopping at Elliston for a short coastal drive, then onwards to set up camp at picturesque Camp Nyroca.

Travel around 350km today.

Port Lincoln & Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay - After breakfast, take a short drive to Coffin Bay for a grounding and immersive experience in nature at Yarnbala with the property owner. On this 1.5-hour guided tour through South Australia’s last grassy she-oak woodlands, Kane will share his wisdom and passion for the native fauna and flora of the area. Taste native bush foods and learn about the ancient art of water divining. Spend the rest of the morning unearthing beautiful Coffin Bay National Park and its white sandy beaches.

Port Lincoln - This afternoon, arrive in Port Lincoln and be joined by proud Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards to experience the beautiful coastal landscapes and cultural sites of significance around Port Lincoln / Galinyala. Hear stories of traditional fishing and cultural living passed down over tens of thousands of years as you gain a deeper understanding of the oldest living culture on Earth.

Mikkira Station - Later today, arrive at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary. This private property is home to the Eyre Peninsula’s only wild koala population and has lots of kangaroos and emus to spot.

Today, travel around 150km.

Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.
(Please note in high fire danger periods, camping is not permitted here, and an alternative campsite will be utilised)

Port Lincoln

Fishery Bay - Surfing is a way of life in Australia, so today, pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson. The turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay are the perfect place for beginners to perfect their skills. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax on the beach or swim.

Port Lincoln - The National Trust of South Australia cares for the world’s natural and built heritage and relies on the support of volunteers to protect and preserve special places. So, this afternoon after lunch, roll up your sleeves for three hours of conservation volunteering at Brinkworth Reserve. Our activity depends on the time of year but could involve collecting seeds, weeding or planting trees whilst learning from their passionate volunteers.

Mikkira Station - Head back to camp to relax and enjoy dinner.
Today, travel approximately 60km.
Accommodation
Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.
(Please note in high fire danger periods camping is not permitted here and an alternative campsite will be utilised)

Port Lincoln to Adelaide

Wallaroo - Arrive at Lucky Bay to check in for our ferry, which will set sail across the Spencer Gulf towards Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula at 12 pm. Grab a coffee at the onboard café, relax, and enjoy the two-and-a-half-hour cruise across the gulf.

Adelaide Central Bus Station Toilets - On disembarking in Wallaroo, jump back on the bus for our last stint into Adelaide, where you will arrive around 6 pm.
Today, we travel approximately 370km.

What's Included
  • Swag camping with basic facilities for 8 nights
  • One night of bush camping with no facilities
  • Experienced driver/guide included
  • All meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Small-group tour for a personalized experience
  • Activities and entry fees included (some exceptions may apply)
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Swim with sea lions and dolphins - Inquire Direct
Additional Information

Escape to secluded beaches where white sand squeaks beneath your feet and the sunburnt outback is dusted with vivid ochre dirt on the ultimate Perth to Adelaide camping tour. This epic journey from west to south is lined with landscapes that will leave you wondering, “Why didn’t I get here sooner?” From the pristine coastline of Esperance to the vast expanses of the Nullarbor Plain, your days will be filled with swimming at Australia’s best beaches, surfing waves and dunes, and hiking in unforgettable national parks. Get to know the local wildlife by swimming with wild sea lions and dolphins, lounging on the sand with Lucky Bay’s resident kangaroos, and visiting a koala sanctuary. Experience authentic Aboriginal culture, contribute to conservation efforts through volunteering, and as night falls, gaze up at the clearest skies in Australia. Wake up to milky sunrises across the untamed country, ready to embark on another adventure-filled day.

  • This is an active tour and a reasonable level of fitness is required.
Location
Beaufort Street & James Street Mall
Meet at the Beaufort Street Tourist Stop at 6:30 AM. Beaufort Street & James Street Mall, Perth, WA.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Passenger51774801912
Feb 19, 2024
Brilliant tour - 14/10!!!!!! Brilliant trip lead by Jackson our amazing tour guide, he was a wealth of knowledge wherever we stopped and the food was always amazing and made each day better!!
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Carolina
Feb 5, 2024
Perth -Adelaide a wonderfull Journey!! - I joined this 10 day tour from Perth to Adelaide and It was the most beautiful experience . In addition to meeting new people, with whom I had a wonderful relationship and we had a lot of fun, I had the chance to get to know Australian Aboriginal culture and its beautiful nature in depth. Thanks to our wonderful guide Jackson, who accompanied us throughout this wonderful experience, showing us what it means to live in the Australian desert. Without him, the trip would not have been as wonderful.
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Anthonyvj4056mx
Jan 18, 2024
Awesome experience - I had an amazing trip with Jackson and the group. Lots of fun adventures camping in swags, swimming, sandboard, seeing the wildlife and stopping at the best spots. Many things happened out of anyone's control throughout the trip that was all part of the experience. There was a tyre change on the side of the road at 40 degree temperature, some wet weather at Lucky Bay and the air conditioning on the bus was broken for the majority of the trip including crossing the Nullabor. Many thanks to Jackson for making everyone feel at ease with the hot bus and for being flexible with the itinerary during the wet weather.
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E4861lrjimb
Nov 26, 2023
Something completely different! - Lots of sites and activities to see and do. The long drives across the Nullabore were a constant reminder of how beautiful outback Australia is. The food supplied was a real bonus and the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. The real highlight is the serenity of sleeping under the stars, just fantastic.
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Gerritk326
Nov 3, 2023
Perth - Adelaide grouptour Brendan/Emily - Great tour, very good group experience. Brendan and Emily are great group leaders, uncredibly chill and have good feel/sence of the group. Tour it self had a great mixture of travel and lots of activities, in nature as in sightseeing. Unbelievable nice places and spots they had picked out, remote but therefore so special. Had a great experience, thanks guys!
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Cherie
Nov 4, 2021
Amazing Experience - Myself and 8 friends crossed the Nullarbor with Chris as our guide, driver, cook and allrounder. He was very considerate of adjusting our schedule to the weather, which wasn't the best some days. He was always chirpy, friendly, informative and as a tour guide myself, I found him to be on top of his game. Long driving days on this trip, but never boring. The places we stopped were varied, saw plenty of wildlife, caught the end of the wildfowers at Fitzgerald River NP and managed a great walk at Cape Le Grande NP before the weather blew in. We ate extremely well. A couple of highlights were swimming with dolphins and sealions and the cage dive with great white sharks was awesome. I highly recommend this trip. Very professional, good communication and a great way to cross the country. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat....
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Scottythunder
Apr 9, 2020
Absolutely mind blowing!! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 - I did this tour as a two parter, having travelled from Melbourne to Adelaide on a separate tour. Joining to tour in Adelaide to Perth, Chris took excellent care of us and provide us all with an exceptional and entertaining trip across the outback stopping of at some awesome place such as Margaret River along with some brilliant, rewarding hikes!! The group in itself were incredibly friendly and co-hesive along the way. Furthermore Chris is a credit to The Nullabor Traveller group with his relaxed and knowledge tour leadership. Would thoroughly recommend this tour... Once this CO-VID 19 has been eradicated.
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Nullaborjanuary2020
Feb 21, 2020
Excellent Tour from Perth to Adelaide with the best tour guide ever: Joe Hildred! - We were a group of 18 people, mainly British, and the youngest was 18 and the oldest 78 years old. Joe was like a good caring Dad who cooked delicious meals even after a long travelling day and he pleased not only the meat eaters but also the vegetarians, gluten-free lady and the lactose-intolerante people. Joe knows a lot about kangaroos, emus, camels, koalas and even stars. We were a bit squeezed in the bus because we were such a big group but under the sky we became like family and supported each other when we did some sand surfing and some regular surfing. For me and my family it was not the first experience in the outback but for the first time "basic camping in swags". It was a great experience!
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Lema2014
Jan 2, 2024
See and experience a lot in a short time! - We took part in the Adelaide-Perth tour in December 2023. Our group was very manageable in size, which we really appreciated. With Carlos as driver, Damien as trainee and Estella as volunteer, we had great people around us. What we really enjoyed: The whole tour. We saw and experienced a lot. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, the supervisors were helpful, very nice, humorous and just great. Sleeping in swags in the open air. Almost all campsites. The teamwork at meals and the really fabulous conversations with everyone. Carlos' flexibility and ability to deal with unexpected situations. The hikes. What we liked: The food, the space in the bus (since there were so few of us). What we didn't like so much: The bus didn't quite meet today's safety standards. The mattresses in the swags were quite thin, we were glad that we had foresightedly brought extra mattresses with us. We sometimes found the daily driving distances a little long for just one driver. The schedule is of course tight, with around 4000 km in ten days, so a few less program items here and there would have been nice to get to know a place or thing better. We would have liked more extensive information on the tour about places, history, geology, flora and fauna, etc. etc. In conclusion: We had an intensive time and a great tour. This was certainly due to the randomly good group composition, but above all to Carlos, Damien and Estella. A big thank you to this great trio!
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Lauren
Dec 17, 2022
Poorly organised tour with no itinerary and you don’t get what you pay for - would not recommend - I was so excited when I booked this tour after reading amazing reviews however I was left so disappointed. The itinerary described is not the itinerary we completed we missed out on hikes, museums, sights such as surf break and pink lake. On the wine tour we were told they don’t accept buses and had to pay for bottles of wine ourself!! The tour was poorly organised. I appreciate there are long drives but due to poor planning we would always arrive in camp after dark about 8pm by the time we have unpacked, prepped, showered we would eat so late one time at 22:45 ( after eating breakfast at 06:30) No time to relax at camp and together as a group! For example at lucky bay there was supposed to be time to swim in the evening, there was not as we again arrived after dark - again something on the itinerary we did not do! The guide was poorly supported and as a result was stressed and tired all the time! He spent 4 hours food shopping one day, in a town that closed up at midday so the only thing to do was sit in a pub!! This day we did none of the activities on the itinerary for that day. The swags were not waterproof after five minutes of rain they were wet inside. We were told to sleep in the kitchen which is not the sleeping under the stars experience!! The kitchen was also used by others in the camp and so we were in the way! It also meant we could not sit there as a group of people wanted to go to bed. There was no back up options either!  On a positive note the food on this tour was great and they made an big effort to cater for all requirement! This was a large expense for me and I was so excited about it as the description and itinerary sounds amazing and the reviews were great but it!  The level of service and planning was completely unacceptable.
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