🌏 Western Australia North Circuit Travel Diary

Just got back from a 6-day, 5-night adventure along WA’s stunning North Circuit! Here’s my unfiltered take on the must-sees and skips. ✈️ Key Takeaway A drone is ESSENTIAL! Most WA landscapes are vast and aerial views elevate the experience tenfold. 📍 Stop-by-Stop Breakdown 1️⃣ Lancelin Sand Dunes First stop from Perth – great for portraits (wear bright colors!). Pro tip: Rent a sandboard, shoot at a quiet dune first, then join the crowds. 2️⃣ Shell Beach Meh. Just a quick pit stop if passing through Shark Bay. 3️⃣ Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake) 💖 Late April = dry season, but still magical! Salt patterns from above = surreal. Best time: Morning (afternoon sun ruins the vibe). Hidden gem: Drive north of the lookout for crowd-free views! 4️⃣ The Pinnacles 🪨 Sunset = prime time! Golden light + dramatic shadows = photographer’s dream. Missed stargazing here (regrets!). 5️⃣ Jurien Bay Skip unless you’re drone-curious (10-min flyover at the jetty suffices). 6️⃣ Shark Bay 🦈 Helicopter tours closed (sad!). Must-dos: Little Lagoon + the scenic “tiny tail” creek drive. Eagle Bluff: Spot sharks & rays! (Bring binoculars.) Warning: 4WD ONLY for northern routes (I learned the hard way). Monkey Mia = overrated (unless dolphin-feeding’s your thing). 7️⃣ Rottnest Island (Quokkas!) 🥹 Non-negotiable! Smiling furballs swarm the dock – lure them with leaves for pics. Bus loop = 1hr; time it right if you’re on a tight schedule (like my 9AM-12PM dash!). 💎 Hidden Gems Kalbarri’s coastal lookouts = “Mini Great Ocean Road”! Kalbarri town > Geraldton – way prettier and more relaxed. #AustraliaTravel #WesternAustralia #Perth #TravelDiaries #Photography #WAAdventures