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Outdoor education with the Wyper family

Pioneers, educators and wildlings, making the most of life outdoors.

The Wypers: Outdoor Education

Photographer takes a road trip around NZ

A photographer heads out on a road trip to find the final perfect shot.

Amber: The perfect shot

Demi: Horizon Seeker

A road trip through New Zealand’s stunning landscapes sparks creativity, connection, and a deep sense of freedom.

Star Story: Slowing Down with Nature

Couple explores the South Island and they learn about the importance of the natural world around them.

Hannah & Luke: Slowing Down with Nature

Kori: The Road trip of a Lifetime 

Three best friends embarked on an unforgettable New Zealand road trip, discovering breathtaking landscapes, epic adventures, and the magic of life on the road. 

RV road trip around the North Island

A father slows down time to soak up the feel of freedom with his sons, just like he did with his own Dad.

John: Like father, like son

Star Story: Pursue Your Dreams

A photographer couple return to New Zealand, a place that had captured their hearts five years ago.

Carina & Hannes: Pursue Your Dreams

Star Story: Birthday Present

Every year the question comes back around of what do you want for your birthday? We decided to travel New Zealand's South Island.

Dana: Birthday Present

Retired couple take a surfing road trip

A retired couple discover new things together in the outdoors.

Something new

Star Story: First times

Friends travel to New Zealand as their first trip after COVID. The trip ends in a surprise proposal.

Ben, Angelina & Noemi: First Times

Bailey: Hiking Adventures

We explore New Zealand’s South Island in a Polaris 2 motorhome, hiking breathtaking trails in Mount Cook, Fiordland & more.

A solo traveller finds peace on an NZ road trip

One man travels solo on a great New Zealand road trip to find peace.

Alex: Finding peace

Discover Australia

Star Benefits

Star Story: Matt and Olivia Reconnected

A decision to explore Australia together, a first-time experience filled with the promise of wildlife, natural wonders, and life on the road.

Olivia: Reconnected

Reconnect with nature on an Australian family road trip

An adventure seeking explorer shares his love of the outdoors with his family.

Henry: The Explorer

Sarah: The Yogi 

A yoga-loving couple shares their journey through the stunning New South Wales, embracing nature, wellness, and adventure.

Sarah: The Yogi

Joost & Willemijn: Slowing Down

An adventurous couple embrace the unknown and take their babies on a road trip across Australia. 

annie-steve-reconnection

A couple's journey through Australia rekindles their connection and spirit of adventure.

Annie & Steve: Reconnection

The Perfect One Week Southwest Road Trip 

A breath of fresh air to escape the city, get into the forest, and explore the coastline

Evan: The Perfect One Week Southwest Road Trip 

Larissa & Bart: Adventure Through Southwest Australia 

We explore Southwest Australia's stunning landscapes and beaches.

lisa-adventure-in-western-australia

From the moment we set off from Darwin, heading all the way to Perth, we knew we were in for something extraordinary. 

Lisa: Adventure in Western Australia

Surfing the waves on an Australian road trip

Always in search of the ultimate freedom, a freediver explores the Australian coastlines.

Olly: The Waterman

There’s something about Western Australia that calls to the adventurer in all of us. The endless roads stretching into the horizon, the raw beauty of rugged coastlines, and the feeling of being completely immersed in nature. Over 11 incredible days, we covered nearly 2000km in our Polaris 2, soaking up every breathtaking view and unforgettable experience along the way. 

### Day 1: Perth to Wave Rock 

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Our journey kicked off in Perth, and with excitement in the air, we hit the road towards Wave Rock in Hyden. This natural rock formation is every bit as impressive in person as it is in photos. It was an incredible start to our adventure! We set up camp at Wave Rock Caravan Park for the night, eager for what lay ahead. 

 

### Day 2: Hyden to Cape Le Grand National Park 

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We set out early towards the coast, making a couple of stunning detours on the way to Cape Le Grand National Park. But the real highlight was arriving at Le Grand Beach Campsite! This spot is incredibly popular, so booking in advance is a must. 

 

### Day 3: Cape Le Grand National Park to Esperance 

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We spent the morning soaking in the beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park, hopping between Lucky Bay, Thistle Cove, Whistling Rock, and Cape Le Grand Beach. There was a coffee stall on the beach at Lucky Bay, a perfect place to drink coffee in the morning on one of the most beautiful beaches!  

We stayed at Esperance Pink Lake Tourist Park, an excellent site with great facilities. 

 

### Day 4: Esperance to Fitzgerald River National Park 

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We started the day with a delicious coffee from BeanBreak in Esperance, we then made our way to Fitzgerald River National Park. With stops at Four Mile Beach, Barrens Lookout, and Mylies Beach, it was a day filled with stunning landscapes. We spent the night at Hopetoun 48 Hour RV Rest Area, a fantastic free campsite right next to the beach! 

 

### Day 5: Hopetoun to Bettys Beach 

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A big day of driving brought us through the Stirling Range National Park and Porongurup National Park. Here we tackled the Granite Sky Walk and had a blast! We highly recommended it! Bettys Beach Free Campsite turned out to be one of nicest free campsites we stayed at, right on a beautiful sandy beach! There are only 5 spots, and they work on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend securing your spot early. 

 

### Day 6: Bettys Beach to Walpole 

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Our journey led us to some breathtaking stops: Little Beach, Misery Beach, Jimmy Newell’s Lookout, the Blowholes, and Greens Pool. A beer tasting at Boston Brewing Co was the perfect afternoon break before heading to Coalmine Beach Holiday Park. There were kangaroos walking around the campsite which was fun! 

 

### Day 7: Walpole to Margaret River

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The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk gave us a magical perspective of the towering trees, while Hamelin Bay Beach was a great spot to see stingrays up close. That night, we stayed at Olive Hill Farm, a very nice campsite where many sheep walk around your camping spot! 

 

### Day 8: Margaret River to Peppermint Grove Beach 
 

We visited Margaret River Farmers Market in the morning (a must-do if you’re there on a Saturday!), Surfers Point, and a visit to Vasse Felix Winery made for a deliciously indulgent day. A stop at Indjidup Natural Spa and Canal Rocks left us in awe before we reached Peppermint Grove Beach Holiday Park for the night. 

 

### Day 9: Peppermint Grove Beach to Fremantle 

The day started with a beach walk before making our way to Preston Beach and the fascinating Lake Clifton Thrombolites. We even found a great local brewery, Thorny Devil Brewery, for a quick refreshment. That night, we stayed at Discovery Parks - Woodman Point, the perfect base for exploring Fremantle and Rottnest Island. 

### Day 10: Rottnest Island Day Trip 

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Today we spent the day on Rottnest Island. We were able to park the motorhome in the harbor at Sealink Ferries. We took the early ferry and rented bikes to explore Rottnest Island, one of our favourite experiences of the trip! The highlight was seeing the cute quokkas. It is a beautiful island to cycle around with many beautiful bays! 

After returning to the mainland, we spent one more night at Discovery Parks - Woodman Point. 

 

### Day 11: Perth 

The final day arrived far too quickly. We returned the Polaris 2 to Star RV in Perth before being taken to the airport by the shuttle from the Star RV branch. There’s something special about road-tripping through Western Australia. It’s the kind of trip that stays with you long after you’ve returned home. From the rugged coastlines to the tranquil beaches, every day was filled with new discoveries. 

If you want to know more about our trip, check out our [Star Story ](https://www.starrv.com/au/star-stories/adventure-through-southwest-australia)

There’s something about Western Australia that calls to the adventurer in all of us. The endless roads and beauty of rugged coastlines.

Road Trip Through Southwest Australia