Life Photos from a Half-Month Road Trip in Western Australia + Must-Visit Spots

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia, where travel primarily relies on self-driving. The coastal Indian Ocean Drive (Route 66) rivals Melbourne's Great Ocean Road. Here's a summary of must-visit destinations: 👉North West: Mostly inland landscapes, somewhat resembling the Northern Territory. 👉Coral Coast: Stretching from Cervantes to Exmouth, this is the main route for most Western Australia itineraries. 👉Perth & Surroundings: Perth serves as the gateway to Western Australia and a transit hub for exploring the region. 👉South West: Primarily the Margaret River area, Australia's largest wine-producing region. 👉Golden Outback: The gold-mining inland area sees relatively few visitors. Must-Do Activities in Western Australia: ✨Sunset Views Western Australia's coastline offers stunning sunsets daily, with twilight skies adding a magical touch in urban areas! Best sunset spots in Perth: Cottesloe Beach, Scarborough Beach, Elizabeth Quay ✨Meet the Quokka✨ Exclusive to Rottnest Island, these adorable creatures inspired Pikachu's design. ✨Pink Lakes✨ Western Australia has three pink lakes: Hutt Lagoon (north), Lake Hillier (south), and Pink Lake. Hutt Lagoon is the largest and most accessible, while Lake Hillier requires helicopter tours. Pink Lake's color varies by season. ✨Diving & Snorkeling✨ Rottnest Island (shipwrecks, marine life), Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Jurien Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park ✨Hiking✨ Bibbulmun Track ✨Whale Watching✨ July-November, best at King George Sound in Albany ✨Wildflower Viewing✨ August-October, recommended at Bibbulmun Track, Stirling Range, and Lesueur National Park ✨National Park Hopping✨ With 135 national parks, you can purchase passes for various durations. ✨Wine Tasting✨ Margaret River is one of Australia's premier wine regions, specializing in Bordeaux-style wines. Other notable areas: Denmark, Mount Barker, Porongurup, and Swan Valley - all featuring stunning vineyard landscapes. ✨Lobster Feast✨ Cervantes: The closest town to the Pinnacles, famous for its rock lobsters. From November to August, join the Lobster Shack's yacht tours to catch lobsters! Factory visits are available year-round. Photogenic Spots: 📍Elizabeth Quay: Sunset (P15) 📍Lancelin Sand Dunes (P3) 📍The Pinnacles (P11) 📍Jurien Bay (P13) 📍Lesueur National Park (P12) 📍Kalbarri (P8) 📍Hutt Lagoon (P4, P9) 📍Fremantle: Rainbow Containers (P10) 📍William Bay (Elephant Rocks): Instagram-famous (P1-2) 📍Wave Rock (P7) 📍Penguin Island (P5-P6) 📍Rottnest Island: Quokka selfies (remember to flip your camera for their signature smile!) (P14)