Coast-hugging scenic drives, tall-tree forests & ancient canyons.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA Experience Extraordinary
Western Australia is the perfect road-trip destination.
Cross outback plains carpeted in wildflowers, wind through tall-tree forests in world-famous wine regions. Follow majestic rivers and explore breathtaking coastlines.
Sugarloaf Rock
One of the most photographed seascapes in Western Australia, Sugarloaf Rock is in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. This impressive rock formation dominates the coastline near Cape Naturaliste.
You can see experienced rock fishermen taking up the challenge from the edge of the rock – but the powerful swell is not for amateurs.
Sugarloaf Rock is also a great place for bushwalking and bird watching. It’s the only known nesting site in the south west of the red-tailed tropic bird.
The Cape to Cape walking trail passes by Sugarloaf Rock – journey along this track and you might see humpback and southern right whales off the coast.
You can access Sugarloaf Rock via Sugarloaf Rock Road west of Dunsborough.
Dunsborough is about a three hour drive south of Perth.
Sugarloaf Rock
Sunrise over Charles Knife Canyon at Cape Range National Park, Western Australia
Charles Knife Canyon
Charles Knife Road in Cape Range National Park leads you up to the top of the spectacular ranges offering awesome views back into the Charles Knife Canyon, the gorges and Exmouth Gulf. If possible, try to arrive at the top of the road at sunrise as you will be blessed with an unforgettable sight.
After taking in the views of Exmouth Gulf from Thomas Carter Lookout, take the bush trail that leads through the canyon and offers numerous photographic opportunities.
Located close to Charles Knife Canyon is Shothole Canyon. Take a scenic drive around the canyon and seize the opportunity to stop and examine the colourful layers of the rock face. Join the walking trail at the bottom of the canyon to explore much of the national park land and look out for some of the resident marsupials.
Charles Knife Road is located 21 kilometres south of Exmouth. Caution should be taken when exploring the canyons as there can be dangerous loose surfaces. Ensure you bring water, appropriate footwear and contact the Department of Environment and Conservation for a walk trail guide of the park.
Boranup Forest Drive
The Boranup Drive is a spectacular scenic trip through the imposing and grand Karri trees of the Boranup Karri Forest in the southwest. The drive will allow you to enjoy a relaxing drive through the expansive forest as you feel truly dwarfed by nature’s wonders.
Take an extended break at the Boranup Lookout to capture the panoramic view of the Cape Leeuwin area and the sweeping views over the forest. The drive is breathtaking in spring when the wildflowers come out in force and tangle together amongst the trees.
If you would like to stay overnight in the area, an authentic timber yard has been converted into a superb camp site just south of Boranup Drive in Hamelin Bay.
Located 3.5 hours southwest of Perth, in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park the drive is in the heart of the Margaret River Region. Renowned for its wineries and home to a plethora of natural attractions including underground caves, surfing beaches and nature trails, the region offers something for everyone.
