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Western Australia is vast — the Coral Coast’s whale sharks and dolphins, the Margaret River wine region, and the red desert flowers of the Pinnacles all sit hours apart on a map that dwarfs most countries. This page is the statewide overview — pick up in Perth for the classic Coral Coast or Margaret River start, or further north in Broome for the Kimberley.
For cost, licence rules and vehicle sizes, see the main Australia guide — everything there applies here too.
Western Australia Campervan, Motorhome and RV Hire
Owners list a mix of compact 2-berth campervans, mid-size camper vans and larger motorhomes with their own toilet and shower, and you book whichever vehicle suits your trip through our partner Outdoorsy.
Pickup cities in Western Australia
What’s around Western Australia
Margaret River, about 3 hours south of Perth, pairs wineries with surf beaches and the Ngilgi and Jewel Cave systems — an easy 3–5 day loop. The Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park, about 2 hours north, is a field of thousands of limestone spires rising out of yellow sand, best visited early morning or late afternoon.
The Coral Coast, running from Kalbarri up to Ningaloo Reef at Exmouth, is one of the few places in the world where you can snorkel with whale sharks straight off the beach. The Kimberley, in the far north around Broome, is remote 4WD country — the Gibb River Road and Cape Leveque are for experienced drivers in the right vehicle, not a standard 2WD campervan.
Where to stay overnight in Western Australia
- Margaret River — caravan parks around the town and Prevelly, several within walking distance of the surf beaches.
- Coral Coast — holiday parks at Kalbarri, Denham (for Monkey Mia) and Exmouth, with powered sites and easy reef access.
- Broome — several holiday parks close to Cable Beach, popular for the sunset camel tours.
Best time to visit
April to October suits most of the state, avoiding both the wet season heat and humidity in the north and the driest, hottest stretch of the inland. The Coral Coast’s whale shark season runs roughly March to July, and humpback whales pass Perth and the south coast from June to November. The Kimberley’s dry season, May to September, is the only realistic window for the Gibb River Road.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Western Australia?
The same nightly ranges apply as the rest of Australia — see the Campervan Hire Australia cost breakdown.
How far is Margaret River from Perth?
About 3 hours south via the Forrest Highway, an easy day trip or the start of a longer 3–5 day loop through the wine region and coast.
Can I drive the Gibb River Road in a standard campervan?
No — standard 2WD campervans aren’t insured for unsealed roads. The Gibb River Road needs a purpose-built 4WD camper, booked and insured specifically for it.
Which WA city should I pick up from for the Coral Coast?
Perth is the usual start, with Kalbarri around 6 hours north and Exmouth a further 6–7 hours beyond that — most people treat the Coral Coast as a one-way trip rather than a loop.
Is a campervan the same as a motorhome or RV?
Yes — this site uses the terms interchangeably. A campervan is usually the smaller van-based vehicle, a motorhome the larger coach-built type with a separate cab, and RV (recreational vehicle) is the term used in American brochures. Searching for motorhome hire or RV rental in Western Australia will find the same listings as campervan hire.
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