The Elizabeth Quay Bridge in Perth, Western Australia, at sunset with silhouettes of people walking on the bridge and a ferry with blue lights on the water below.
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A 7-Day Perth Itinerary For First Timers (By Locals)

Perth is one of the most remote capitals in the world, but it offers a blend of urban culture and outdoor adventures that is hard to find anywhere else on Earth! We’ve been lucky to call this place home for over a decade. We’ve been to pretty much every park, surfed and snorkelled every beach,…

Ultimate Perth to Exmouth Road Trip: 14-Day OR 7-Day Itinerary + FREE Map + Planning Tips
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Ultimate Perth to Exmouth Road Trip: 14-Day OR 7-Day Itinerary + FREE Map + Planning Tips

Doing a road trip from Perth to Exmouth is a bucket list item for most. There are over 1,300 kilometres of Western Australia’s rugged coastal scenery and top attractions on the way. With some of the most ancient lands in the world, Western Australia boasts rich landscapes, wildlife interactions, dinosaur footprints, living Aboriginal culture and…

Chris and Beck of Salt and Charcoal stands on a sandy beach in Western Australia with Beck extending her arm showing the Salt and Charcoal camper van behind them.
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Western Australia Road Trip: Full Itinerary, Planning Tips, and FREE Map!

Western Australia is the biggest state in the country, with SO many bucket-list things to do and mind-blowing places to see… It’s easy for FOMO to creep in. We know this from experience! In fact, we moved into a caravan in 2020 to be able to road trip our way around, and now we’ve spent…

Chris and Beck of Salt and Charcoal holding hands on a bushland path surrounded by lush Western Australia Wildflowers.
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Western Australian Wildflowers: Ultimate Guide + FREE Map With Hotspots

Western Australian wildflowers are truly unique. There are 12,000 species in this region alone, 60% of which are found nowhere else on Earth! We’ve lived in Western Australia most of our lives, so we’ve been lucky to see the spectacular wildflowers bloom for years and have lots of tips to share. The best time to…

Perth to Kalbarri Road Trip: 5-Day Itinerary (Free Map Included)
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Perth to Kalbarri Road Trip: 5-Day Itinerary (Free Map Included)

Kalbarri is a gem of the West, but it does have one small issue… it’s a 6-hour drive north of Perth. So, it’s not a good choice for a full-day trip… But it’s perfect for a road trip! There’s so much to see between Perth and Kalbarri, that it’s easy for FOMO to creep in…

Road Trip from Perth to Esperance: Perfect Itinerary, 2 Best Routes + FREE Map Included
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Road Trip from Perth to Esperance: Perfect Itinerary, 2 Best Routes + FREE Map Included

The remote town of Esperance is famous for its white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, friendly kangaroos, and unspoiled landscapes. It’s a 700km drive from Perth and there are so many places to see in between, it’s ideal for a road trip! There are 2 main routes for a road trip from Perth to Esperance, depending…

How To Plan A Week In Exmouth (And 13 Awesome Activities To Do During Your Stay!)
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How To Plan A Week In Exmouth (And 13 Awesome Activities To Do During Your Stay!)

A week in Exmouth is the perfect amount of time to visit! You’ll have enough time to explore and relax without rushing. You can easily spend 3 or 4 days touring the Ningaloo Reef, 2 days exploring Cape Range National Park, and the rest of the week exploring the town. Between kayaking, whale watching, scuba…

Gibb River Road Travel Guide. Ultimate travel guide to the famous 4wd track from derby to Kununurra
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The Gibb River Road: The Ultimate Travel Guide You Need Before You Go

The Gibb River Road is one of the greatest adventures in Australia. It’s best known as a rugged, outback, 4wding experience. But did you know that it’s filled with some of the most spectacular and luxurious places to visit in the whole of Australia? Travelling the Gibb River Road should be on everyone’s bucket list….