8 DAYS WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRIVATE TOUR

Just 90 minutes north of Perth, Lancelin boasts Western Australia's biggest sand dunes. Strap on a board and carve down massive 45-degree slopes, or race across the dunes by 4WD. Where turquoise coast meets endless white sand—pure adrenaline! Just two hours north of Perth, the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park is a surreal moonscape where thousands of limestone pillars rise from golden sands. Shaped by wind and time from ancient sea shells, this otherworldly stone forest glows magically at sunset—a natural wonder you have to see to believe. Step back into the 1800s at Greenough, one of Western Australia's first pioneer settlements. This beautifully preserved hamlet of 11 original stone buildings lies just 20 minutes south of Geraldton—and don't miss the famous Leaning Trees, bizarrely bowed by salty Indian Ocean winds. Geraldton, the vibrant heart of Australia's Coral Coast, is a playground for kitesurfing, snorkelling and sailing. Honour history at the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, admire the 1878 Point Moore Lighthouse, and escape to the coral-fringed Abrolhos Islands. Sun, shipwrecks and sea breezes—just 4.5 hours north of Perth! Perched atop Mount Scott overlooking Geraldton, this national memorial honours the 645 sailors lost when HMAS Sydney II sank on 19 November 1941—Australia's worst naval disaster. Beneath the Dome of Souls, formed of 645 silver gulls, join a free daily guided tour and take in sweeping ocean views. A moving tribute to courage and sacrifice. No filter needed! On the drive between Kalbarri and Geraldton, Hutt Lagoon shimmers in bubblegum pink, lilac and even red, thanks to carotenoid-producing algae. See it from a scenic flight for the ultimate view—the pink lagoon contrasting dramatically with the Indian Ocean. A surreal, Instagram-famous wonder of Australia's Coral Coast. Peer through Nature's Window, the iconic rock arch framing the Murchison River, then float 100 metres above the gorge on the Kalbarri Skywalk's cantilevered platforms. Red cliffs, winding river gorges and wildflower-carpeted plains—Kalbarri National Park is Australia's Coral Coast at its most dramatic. Just 2.5 hours north of Perth, laid-back Jurien Bay is the heart of the Turquoise Coast. Snorkel with playful Australian sea lions—the "puppies of the sea"—in Jurien Bay Marine Park, then unwind on white-sand beaches with skydiving, fishing and crayfish feasts. A coastal paradise for wildlife lovers! Welcome to Perth, Australia's sunniest capital! Soak up Swan River and skyline views from Kings Park—one of the world's largest inner-city parks—catch golden sunsets at Cottesloe Beach, sip through Swan Valley wineries, and ferry to Rottnest Island to selfie with the quokka, the world's happiest animal. Laid-back, sunny, and the perfect gateway to Western Australia. Escape to Rottnest Island, Western Australia's car-free paradise: selfie with the quokka — the world's happiest animal — cycle past 63 white-sand beaches and turquoise bays, and soak up pure island bliss. Just 30 minutes from Perth, historic and hipster "Freo" charms every visitor. Tour UNESCO-listed Fremantle Prison, built by convicts in the 1850s, browse the 1897 Fremantle Markets, and feast on fish & chips and craft beer at Fishing Boat Harbour. Heritage lanes, street buskers and cappuccino culture await! Ride the solar-powered Jetty Train across the water to the end of Busselton Jetty—at 1.841 km, the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Descend into the Underwater Observatory, one of only a handful worldwide, and watch 300+ species swirl around Australia's largest artificial reef. A magical Margaret River region must-do! Australia's answer to Bordeaux! Just three hours south of Perth, Margaret River's 100+ cellar doors pour world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay—producing a quarter of Australia's premium wine from a tiny fraction of its grapes. Taste among the vines, then chase surf beaches, caves and karri forests. Where fine wine meets wild nature. Perth's shimmering blue ribbon! Named for the black swans that still glide across its waters, the Swan River links the city skyline to Fremantle's harbour. Cruise past Kings Park and the Bell Tower, cycle the 10km Swan River Loop, or toast the sunset from the foreshore—the most leisurely way to experience the capital.The sweetest stop on any Margaret River road trip! The Margaret River Chocolate Company welcomes you with free entry and free tastings of white, milk and dark chocolate drops. Watch chocolatiers at work through viewing windows, then indulge in brownies, hot chocolate and gelato at the café. Handmade, award-winning chocolate heaven since 1999! Perth's crown of green! Kings Park—one of the world's largest inner-city parks—perches above the Swan River with sweeping skyline views. Stroll the 620-metre Lotterywest Federation Walkway through the eucalyptus canopy, wander among 3,000 native species in the Western Australian Botanic Garden, and meet a 750-year-old boab tree. Pure magic in spring wildflower season!