Perth to Monkey Mia road trip: Distance, driving time and attractions
It’s an 847km distance from Perth to Monkey Mia, with a 8h54m driving time. Top road trip attractions along the way include the Lancelin sand dunes, Pinnacles, Houtman-Abrolhos Islands and Kalbarri National Park.
The Perth to Monkey Mia drive is a lynchpin of a road trip up the west coast of Australia.
IMPORTANT: There is only one place to stay in Monkey Mia, and you will need to book in advance. Reserve your accommodation at the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
Monkey Mia in the Shark Bay region has become justifiably famous for its wild dolphin feeding sessions. But it also makes a great base for exploring the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
But getting to Monkey Mia from Perth, Western Australia’s state capital and largest city, takes a fair old effort. Western Australia is huge, and WA driving times can be daunting.
Before leaving, Perth offers quokka-spotting Rottnest Island day trips, gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint and scenic Swan River cruises. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.
Perth to Monkey Mia distance and driving time
The distance from Perth to Monkey Mia by car is 847km. That makes for a driving time of eight hours and 54 minutes. Very few tourists are going to want to drive that distance in one hit, so it’s time to start looking for good road trip stops along the way. Luckily, there are plenty of options.
The best places to stay in Perth
You can check out deals on a wide range of Perth accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.
- The swankiest address in town: COMO The Treasury.
- The cool, fun one in the centre of the action: The Alex.
- For quality apartments next to Kings Park: Quest Kings Park.
- For quality apartments by the beach: Seashells Scarborough.
- On a backpacker budget: Spinners Hostel.
You can start by looking at the coastal towns of Lancelin, Cervantes and Jurien Bay.
Four Lancelin experiences to book in advance
- Full day Pinnacles and Lancelin dunes tour from Perth.
- All terrain vehicle and sandboarding tour – conquer the massive dunes the fun way.
- Single-seater or two-seater quad bike hire.
- Lancelin dunes sandboard hire – see how fast you can whizz down the dunes.
The Perth to Lancelin drive takes about 90 minutes, passing through the Yanchep National Park. Top of the list of things to do in Lancelin is a sandboarding tour on the enormous Lancelin dunes. There are also good surf beaches, however.
The four star Lancelin Lodge is your best Lancelin accommodation option.
Next up: Cervantes and Jurien Bay.