Things to do on Australia's West Coast

Road tripping the west coast of Australia?

Below it’s a round up of some cool things you must do on Australia’s west coast:

First is dive with sharks

One of the coolest things you can in Australia’s west coast is to take a dive in Ningaloo Reef to swim among the majestic whale sharks. Ningaloo Reef is one of the largest fringing coral reefs in the world and Ningaloo Reef alone is known to draw hundreds of whale sharks during feeding season (between March and July).

Second is  overnight in Karijini National Park

Spending a night or two in Karijini National Park is one of the best things to do on Australia’s west coast since this park is the largest national park in the state. Karijini offers a nice opportunity for getting up to some really cool outdoor pursuits like four-wheel driving and hiking.Karijini is truly home to some of the most dramatic canyons, rock pools and stunning waterfalls ever, and there are also plenty of cool wildlife.

Third is drive the Gibb River Road

Gibb River Road is located in the Kimberley region and is one of the most scenic routes you can drive in Western Australia. Gibb River Road isn’t only stunning and filled with spectacular gorges, but it's also fun to explore on a four-wheel drive since there are many great camping areas to stop off along the way. 

Fourth is surfing

Trying out your surfing skills is easily one of the coolest things to do on Australia’s west coast and you will find no shortage of great places to learn to surf. Perth is probably one of the most popular places in Western Australia for learning to surf because of the surf schools and beaches like Scarborough Beach whose waves are perfect for beginners. 

Lastly is take the ferry to Rottnest Island

A trip in Western Australia wouldn’t feel the same without enjoying a ferry ride over to Rottnest Island. This little island is located off the coast of Perth and takes only 20 minutes to get to aboard the Rottnest Express.Activities such as biking, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, surfing, and whale watching can do at here. You can even hop onboard one of Rottnest air taxis for a cool scenic flight of the entire island.