We opt for a more relaxed pace of travel on our longer tours. This means less time on the bus per day, later wake-up times, sociable evenings and simply more time to enjoy the West Coast! The Why Not Bus is perfect for adventurous travelers and the young at heart. (Of course, if you’re older and enjoy traveling with a younger group, that’s no problem).

The trip includes a mixture of campsites, caravan parks, station stays and hostels.* When camping, we provide a tent (double occupancy), a mat and a sleeping bag. The sleeping bags are warm, but please bring warm clothes to sleep in, especially in the winter months. Pillows are not provided. *Note: The planned accommodation may vary slightly depending on the weather or other circumstances.

Each tour is accompanied by an experienced driver-guide who ensures that the trip is smooth, safe and unforgettable. The guide not only sits behind the wheel, but also shares local knowledge, takes care of logistics and ensures that guests can relax and enjoy the ride. On our tours, everyone helps out to make things run smoothly – and this often makes the experience even more fun and social. Participants are split into small teams who take it in turns to take care of simple tasks such as cooking, cleaning and setting up camp. This turns a group of strangers into a well-functioning crew. Everything is ready for the nights under the stars: a fully equipped trailer kitchen and camping equipment are provided. At the beginning of the tour, everyone is given a clear schedule of tasks so that they know exactly when it is their turn to prepare meals or do the washing up. Many of the best memories are made during these shared moments – chopping vegetables, setting up the tents or washing up together. It’s a relaxed, collegial way to socialize quickly and bond with your fellow travelers.

Western Australia is huge – long distances are part of it! On our 13-day West Coast tour from Perth to Broome, you’ll cover over 4,000 km. However, with longer stops in each location, you’ll spend less time on the bus per day and have more opportunity to enjoy the scenery and activities.

Cooking together: The group buys and cooks the food together during the tour. Do you have your own recipe ideas? Then share them when we go to the stores on the way. Recipes and shopping are already prepared for the start of the tour. Costs for the food: A food budget will be collected at the start of the tour: Exmouth tours: $80 per person Broome and Karijini tours: $100 per person This budget will last approximately until day 11 of the tour. On three evenings we eat together in the pub (meals from approx. 25 $). Snacks and alcohol are not included and can be purchased at stops on the first day or en route. On the overnight drive to Broome you can buy your own dinner at a roadhouse. On the Perth-Exmouth-Karijini return trip, we will stop at stores to buy lunch and dinner on the 1.5 day return trip. Special dietary requirements: If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements, please inform our guides at the start of the tour. Meals are generally prepared vegetarian, meat is cooked separately and can be added. Depending on your needs, we can prepare meals together without certain ingredients or you can cook your own dishes during the tour. Our aim is for you to be well fed and satisfied. Kitchen equipment: We use our special camping kitchen trailer, equipped with fridge, hotplates and full kitchen equipment to prepare the meals.

The West Coast offers a variety of fantastic activities, including: Sea lion experience Snorkeling or diving with manta rays at Ningaloo Reef Quad bike tours Swimming with humpback or whale sharks and much more! The above activities are not included in the tour price. Please refer to the individual tour pages for information on which activities are available and further details.

All camping and cooking utensils will be provided during the tour. Please bring the following: small pillow swimwear sunscreen insect repellent warm clothing hiking boots flashlight USB chargers are available during the trip to charge cell phones and cameras. Please limit your luggage to one backpack or suitcase (approx. 15 kg) plus one piece of hand luggage per person. Games, snorkeling and sports equipment are available on the bus during the tour.