Western Australia
Western Australia
From the Coral Coast and Ningaloo’s reef to Margaret River’s forests and Perth’s riverfront parks, WA delivers big landscapes and long, rewarding drives. Start here to find city hubs, popular places, routes, and nearby facilities.
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Cities & regions
- Perth — Kings Park, city beaches, Swan River foreshore
- Margaret River & Capes — forests, caves, surf and sheltered bays
- Rottnest Island — bays, cycling, quokkas
- Broome — Cable Beach sunsets, camel rides, markets
- Exmouth & Ningaloo — reef snorkels, Turquoise Bay, Yardie Creek
- Kalbarri — coastal cliffs, river gorges and lookouts
- Albany & the South Coast — beaches, Torndirrup NP blowholes
- Denmark & William Bay — Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks
Popular places
- Coral Coast — Ningaloo, Kalbarri, Jurien Bay
- Ningaloo Reef — shore snorkels, seasonal whale sharks
- Cable Beach — long beach days and foreshore facilities
- Esperance & Cape Le Grand — white sands, granite headlands
- Busselton — long jetty, calm family beaches
Road trips
- Coral Coast Drive — Perth to Exmouth highlights
- Eyre Highway — SA–WA Nullarbor crossing
- Outback & remote WA — Kimberley seasons, long legs
- Best coastal drives — WA picks
Plan your stops
- Near Me when you arrive in town
- Accessible Toilets and Changing Places
- Parents’ rooms & baby change for malls and visitor centres
- Public showers on popular foreshores
- 24/7 & after‑hours options for late drives
Beaches & parks
- National Parks hub — park alerts, access notes, campgrounds
- Rottnest Island — sheltered bays, seasonal services
- Kalbarri NP — boardwalk lookouts and cliff paths
- Cape Le Grand — Lucky Bay and coastal walks
Accessibility
- Use the app filters for Accessible Toilets and Adult Change
- Prefer stops with sealed parking, ramps, and lighting
- Foreshore precincts in Perth metro and larger regional towns usually have better access
Best time to go
- Coral Coast/Ningaloo: Apr–Oct (dry season; cooler temps, marine life)
- Perth & South West: Sep–Apr (spring wildflowers, summer beach days)
- Kimberley: May–Sep (dry season; many roads closed in wet)
Safety & driving
- WA involves long legs — plan rest breaks every 2 hours
- Carry water and fuel on remote stretches; avoid dusk–dawn driving in wildlife areas
- Check fire bans, park alerts, and road closures before you go
FAQs
Where can I find public showers on WA coastal trips?
Popular foreshores (Perth metro, Busselton, Exmouth) and some parks have showers. See Public Showers.
Do WA national parks have accessible amenities?
Many high‑traffic sites provide accessible toilets and boardwalks. Start at each park page via the National Parks hub and check visitor centre notes.
How do I plan fatigue‑friendly stops on the Coral Coast?
Use the Coral Coast route with town hops (e.g., Jurien Bay, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Carnarvon). Save likely stops in the AussieLoo app.