About this tour
A 3-day guided tour of Western Australia's coastal and desert highlights, combining Rottnest Island (flexible scheduling), the striking Pink Lake, and the Pinnacles Desert limestone formations. You'll drive the Perth coast, sandboard at Lancelin, visit Jurien Bay, and stay one night in a 4-star Geraldton hotel; other accommodation is self-arranged. Rottnest ferry departs from Hillarys at 10:00 AM with early morning pickup included.
Highlights
- Rottnest Island day trip with return ferry and lunch included
- Pink Lake's vivid turquoise waters and photo opportunities
- Pinnacles Desert: thousands of ancient limestone spires
- Sandboarding at Lancelin Sand Dunes with coastal views
- Leaning Tree near Greenough and Jurien Bay stopover
- Drone photos of highlights (weather permitting)
- One night 4-star accommodation in Geraldton included
- Hotel pickup 7:30–8:30 AM or nearby meeting point
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel or a nearby point between 7:30 and 8:30 AM for the drive north along Perth's West Coast. The first day includes stops at Lancelin Sand Dunes (with sandboarding opportunity), Jurien Bay for its turquoise waters, and the distinctive Leaning Tree near Greenough. You'll arrive in Geraldton for an overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.
The second day focuses on the Pink Lake—time to photograph its ever-changing turquoise tones—followed by exploration of the Pinnacles Desert with its otherworldly landscape of limestone formations. The Rottnest Island ferry trip is scheduled separately (either before or after the Pink Lake component); it departs Hillarys Boat Harbour at 10:00 AM and returns by 4:30 PM, with lunch and drone photography included. You arrange your own accommodation for the third night.
What travellers say
- Multiple Western Australia highlights covered in one itinerary
- Rottnest Island ferry, lunch, and drone photos included
- One hotel night removes accommodation stress for that portion
- Early morning pickup saves you arranging transport to ferry
- Two nights' accommodation is self-arranged, adding planning burden
- Tight luggage allowance on group vehicles may frustrate some
- Not accessible for pregnancy, spinal issues, or cardiovascular concerns
- Rottnest Island date must be confirmed separately; not fixed booking
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour works well for photographers, first-time visitors to WA's natural landmarks, and those wanting guided access to iconic sites without self-driving. It's not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health. The pace involves several hours of driving and moderate walking; the tour is billed as suitable for all fitness levels but medical restrictions apply. Luggage is tight in group vehicles—bring one carry-on suitcase or backpack only; oversized bags may be refused. You must arrange your own accommodation for two of the three nights. The Rottnest Island day can be booked before or after the Pink Lake leg; confirm dates with customer service. Drone photography depends on weather.
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