Perth to Coral Bay road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops

Perth to Coral Bay road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops

Perth to Coral Bay road trip: A stop in Carnarvon?

From Shark Bay to Coral Bay, the drive is tough slog. The best place to stop is Carnarvon.

Things to do in Carnarvon include swimming among the palm trees at the Carnarvon Fascine and watching the sunsets at the mouth of the Gascoyne River.

Carnarvon Fascine in Carnarvon, Western Australia
Carnarvon Fascine in Carnarvon, Western Australia. Photo courtesy of Australia’s Coral Coast.

You can also go for a drive around the many banana plantations, or get a dose of education at the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum.

Carnarvon accommodation picks

Accommodation in Carnarvon, WA, costs from around $126 a night. Wotif has a good selection of options.

The following Carnarvon accommodation is particularly worth looking at:

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