Self drive tours of Australia’s West Pilbara Coast

Take a self drive day trip along Western Australia’s (WA) West Pilbara Coast and experience the region’s most pristine and untouched coastal attractions, breathtaking scenery and warm hospitality.

With a good network of sealed roads and gravel tracks, many self drive day trips on WA’s West Pilbara Coast can be undertaken with a conventional vehicle and even a caravan in tow.

Maps of the local area and surrounds are available to help you plan your trip. Contact the local visitor centres to obtain a map and other useful material. To ensure you enjoy a safe and well-planned journey, be sure to take a look at Travel times and distances, Road safety, Important travel tips and caravan parks and camping sites.

Check out the self-drive day trips below and start planning your driving holiday on WA’s West Pilbara Coast.

Camp at peaceful Balla Balla on Australia’s West Pilbara Coast Balla Balla self drive day trip
Take a drive to Ballla Balla on Western Australia’s West Pilbara Coast and enjoy some great fishing and relaxed camping.
Cast a line at Cleaverville Beach Cleaverville Beach self drive day trip
Go fishing, swimming, snorkelling and camping at this scenic spot just a short drive from Karratha.
Access beyond Withnell Bay is only suitable for four wheel drive vehicles Conzinc and Withnell Bays self drive day trip
Experience the untouched scenery, amazing rock formations and pristine sandy beaches of Conzinc and Withnell Bays.
Visit Cossack's Old Courthouse Cossack self drive day trip
Follow the footsteps of the early settlers who came to Western Australia’s (WA) West Pilbara Coast in search of their fortune.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at Dampier Beach Dampier Beach self drive day trip
Dampier Beach, located just 20 kilometers from Karratha on Western Australia’s West Pilbara Coast, is a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach ideal for fishing, picnics and swimming.
Follow a walking trail through the centre of Deep Gorge Deep Gorge self drive day trip
Take the Deep Gorge self drive day trip and discover the hidden beauty of Western Australia’s (WA) West Pilbara Coast.
Follow the Emma Withnell Heritage Trail and explore outback towns such as Cossack
Emma Withnell Heritage Trail
Explore this 52 kilometre heritage trail, which features several historic buildings and presents opportunities for walking and picnicking.
See the amazing landscapes at Harding Dam Harding Dam self drive day trip
Harding Dam, on Western Australia’s West Pilbara Coast, is the ideal destination for a day trip and relaxing picnic - shady gazebos are set along grassed areas at the water’s edge.
Swim, picnic or barbeque at Hearson's Cove Hearson's Cove self drive day trip
Head to Hearson’s Cove on Western Australia’s (WA) West Pilbara Coast for a self drive day trip that offers plenty of outback adventure.
Enjoy an adventurous journey to Karijini National Park Karijini self drive day trip
Embark on this journey which will take you through some of the most amazing rugged scenery in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Go swimming and take in the spectacular views at Mairee Pool Mairee Pool self drive day trip
Relax at this idyllic fresh water swimming hole and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding ranges.
Enjoy the pristine scenery of vast rolling hills at Millstream-Chichester National Park Millstream-Chichester National Park self drive day trip
One of the most popular self drive day trips on the West Pilbara Coast - this lush tropical oasis offers pristine scenery and a refreshing swim.
Explore the many landscapes of Point Samson Point Samson self drive day trip
Discover the beauty of Point Samson on Western Australia’s (WA) West Pilbara Coast.
Discover stunning rock formations at Python Pool Python Pool self drive day trip
Head for Python Pool in Millstream-Chichester National Park and enjoy a swim in a cool plunge pool surrounded by stunning scenery.
Roebourne self drive day trip
Learn about the fascinating history of Roebourne's Old Gaol and admire the fine works of Aboriginal artists.
Experience real outback hospitality at the historic Whim Creek Hotel Whim Creek self drive day trip
Take a journey back in time, exploring historic landmark attractions including the Whim Creek Hotel and Cemetery.
View the North West Shelf Natural Gas Venture from the Woodside Visitor Centre Woodside Visitor Centre self drive day trip
This self drive day trip leads you on a journey to the fascinating North West Shelf Natural Gas Venture (NWSV).
Enjoy a relaxing day on the shores of 40 Mile Beach 40 Mile Beach Bush Camp self drive day trip
An excellent spot for a day trip – the protected bay of 40 Mile Beach offers excellent fishing and sheltered swimming beaches.
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