How it Works
& Faq’s
SO.. WHAT Makes US DIFFERENT?
We take a more chilled out approach to travelling with longer tours. This means; less time on the bus each day, less early wake ups, social nights and just more time enjoying the West Coast!
The Why Not Bus is designed for fun travellers and the young at heart. (we don’t mind if you are older enjoy hanging out with a younger crowd).
The Why Not Bus is designed for fun travellers and the young at heart. (we don’t mind if you are older enjoy hanging out with a younger crowd).
Where do We Sleep?
We stay at a mixture of Campsites, Caravan Parks, Station Stays and Hostels.*
Please see your specific tour inclusions for more details.
When camping, we provide a tent (twin share), Mattress and Sleeping bag. Whilst the sleeping bags are warm please bring warm clothing to sleep in during winter months. Pillows are not provided.
*Our planned accomodation may vary slightly on some trips due to weather or other circumstances
Please see your specific tour inclusions for more details.
When camping, we provide a tent (twin share), Mattress and Sleeping bag. Whilst the sleeping bags are warm please bring warm clothing to sleep in during winter months. Pillows are not provided.
*Our planned accomodation may vary slightly on some trips due to weather or other circumstances
How is the Tour Run?
Each of our tours is led by an experienced driver-guide who plays a key role in making the trip smooth, safe, and unforgettable. They’re not just behind the wheel, they’re there to transport the crew safely, share local knowledge, and take care of all the logistics so you can focus on enjoying the ride.
On our tours, everyone pitches in to help keep things running smoothly—and it actually makes the whole experience more fun and social. Passengers are divided into small teams that rotate through simple duties like cooking, cleaning, and setting up camp. It’s a team effort that turns a group of strangers into a crew that runs like a well-oiled machine.
We’ve got everything you need: a fully equipped trailer kitchen and all the camping gear provided for the nights spent sleeping under the stars. A clear roster will be shared at the start of the tour so you’ll know exactly when it’s your turn to help with prepping meals or washing up.
These shared moments—chopping veggies, setting up tents, or tackling dishes together—are where a lot of the best memories are made. It’s a relaxed and collaborative way to break the ice and bond with your fellow travellers.
On our tours, everyone pitches in to help keep things running smoothly—and it actually makes the whole experience more fun and social. Passengers are divided into small teams that rotate through simple duties like cooking, cleaning, and setting up camp. It’s a team effort that turns a group of strangers into a crew that runs like a well-oiled machine.
We’ve got everything you need: a fully equipped trailer kitchen and all the camping gear provided for the nights spent sleeping under the stars. A clear roster will be shared at the start of the tour so you’ll know exactly when it’s your turn to help with prepping meals or washing up.
These shared moments—chopping veggies, setting up tents, or tackling dishes together—are where a lot of the best memories are made. It’s a relaxed and collaborative way to break the ice and bond with your fellow travellers.
What are the distances we travel and how much time do we spend on the bus?
Western Australia is big, big place and nothing is a short drive once you get out of the city! If we were to go direct from Perth to Broome you would cover 2,222km and spend around 25hrs sitting in the bus without stops! Once we add in all our stops admiring all the natural wonders of the Coral Coast you are looking at over 4,000km to complete a Perth to Broome adventure!
That’s why we don’t want to rush it and in our opinion 10 days is just not long enough to properly enjoy all that the west coast has to offer. If 10 days is all the time you have available we definitely don’t recommend you skip the west coast, you will have an amazing time as we have some of the most amazing scenery and locations to visit in the world (We may be a little biased on this but we still think its true!).
With a tighter itinerary just expect to spend much of your time each day on the bus with a lot of early 4-5am) wake ups. We need our beauty sleep so it’s something we aren’t the biggest fans of! If you have the time available we recommend taking a little longer to complete the journey. We spend 13 days getting from Perth to Broome which gives you a lot more time at each location each day and less time on the bus. Add to that we spend 2 nights at many locations so no need to pack up every night! More details on how much time we spend on the bus each day and the distance driven can be seen in more detail in our Itinerary. I’d highly recommend comparing that to other tours you are considering and see what works best for you!
Overall, Why Not Bus tours are designed to be longer, giving you more time to hike, explore, socialise and relax! You’re on holiday, enjoy yourself!
That’s why we don’t want to rush it and in our opinion 10 days is just not long enough to properly enjoy all that the west coast has to offer. If 10 days is all the time you have available we definitely don’t recommend you skip the west coast, you will have an amazing time as we have some of the most amazing scenery and locations to visit in the world (We may be a little biased on this but we still think its true!).
With a tighter itinerary just expect to spend much of your time each day on the bus with a lot of early 4-5am) wake ups. We need our beauty sleep so it’s something we aren’t the biggest fans of! If you have the time available we recommend taking a little longer to complete the journey. We spend 13 days getting from Perth to Broome which gives you a lot more time at each location each day and less time on the bus. Add to that we spend 2 nights at many locations so no need to pack up every night! More details on how much time we spend on the bus each day and the distance driven can be seen in more detail in our Itinerary. I’d highly recommend comparing that to other tours you are considering and see what works best for you!
Overall, Why Not Bus tours are designed to be longer, giving you more time to hike, explore, socialise and relax! You’re on holiday, enjoy yourself!
What is Included
A guided tour along the West Coast.
– All accommodation and national park fees
– Daily activities including beach, town and national park visits
– Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience
What isn’t included;
– Extra Activities and tours (See bellow for more details)
– Food (See next section for more details)
– All accommodation and national park fees
– Daily activities including beach, town and national park visits
– Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience
What isn’t included;
– Extra Activities and tours (See bellow for more details)
– Food (See next section for more details)
What do we eat
We buy and cook food together as a group on the bus. Got any awesome recipe ideas? bring them up when we hit the shops mid trip. We have recipes
and shopping sorted for the start of the tour.
Food costs
At the beginning of each trip we start by adding money to the food fund.($80 on our Exmouth trips and $100 on our Broome and Karijini tours). This food will last us until roughly day 11 on tour.
On 3 nights we will grab food at the pub. (meals from $25). Snacks and alcohol are not included and can be purchased when we stop at shops on day 1 and along the route.
On the overnight bus to Broome you can buy your own dinner at a roadhouse. If you are doing the Perth Exmouth Karijini return Tour, we will stop at the shops to buy lunch and dinner on the 1.5day drive back to Perth.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements or allergies let our guides know at the beginning of the trip. In general we cook meals as a vegetarian dish. Meat is cooked separately and can be added on the side. Depending on your specific dietary needs, we can either collaborate to create meals that don’t include those ingredients, or you have the choice to whip up your own meals as we go. Our goal is to ensure you’re well-fed and satisfied!
We use our custom camping kitchen trailer to create our culinary delights. It includes a fridge, cookers and all kitchenware.
and shopping sorted for the start of the tour.
Food costs
At the beginning of each trip we start by adding money to the food fund.($80 on our Exmouth trips and $100 on our Broome and Karijini tours). This food will last us until roughly day 11 on tour.
On 3 nights we will grab food at the pub. (meals from $25). Snacks and alcohol are not included and can be purchased when we stop at shops on day 1 and along the route.
On the overnight bus to Broome you can buy your own dinner at a roadhouse. If you are doing the Perth Exmouth Karijini return Tour, we will stop at the shops to buy lunch and dinner on the 1.5day drive back to Perth.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements or allergies let our guides know at the beginning of the trip. In general we cook meals as a vegetarian dish. Meat is cooked separately and can be added on the side. Depending on your specific dietary needs, we can either collaborate to create meals that don’t include those ingredients, or you have the choice to whip up your own meals as we go. Our goal is to ensure you’re well-fed and satisfied!
We use our custom camping kitchen trailer to create our culinary delights. It includes a fridge, cookers and all kitchenware.
What Extra Activities can we do?
The West Coast is ram packed full of amazing activities to do, these include;
– Sea Lion Experience
– Manta Ray Snorkel or Dive on Ningaloo
– Quad Bike Tours
– Humpback or Whale shark swims
– And more!
The above activities are not included in the tour price, see individual tour pages for which activities are available and more information.
Once you book onto a Why Not Bus Tour you will be provided booking details and what day to book for these additional tours. Some of these additional
activites have discounts for Why Not Bus customers, Information on these are on included in your Why Not Bus confirmation email.
It is recommended to book activities like Whale shark and Manta Rays swims in advance as sometimes these fill up. We recommend using Ningaloo Reef Dive and Snorkel in Coral Bay and Exmouth Dive Centre in Exmouth but feel free to use any local provider you prefer. (Pickup location for tours in Exmouth is from Potshot Resort)
All extra activities are run by external suppliers and whilst we have recommended suppliers, Why Not Bus takes no responsibility for these extra tours or if they get canceled for any reason.
– Sea Lion Experience
– Manta Ray Snorkel or Dive on Ningaloo
– Quad Bike Tours
– Humpback or Whale shark swims
– And more!
The above activities are not included in the tour price, see individual tour pages for which activities are available and more information.
Once you book onto a Why Not Bus Tour you will be provided booking details and what day to book for these additional tours. Some of these additional
activites have discounts for Why Not Bus customers, Information on these are on included in your Why Not Bus confirmation email.
It is recommended to book activities like Whale shark and Manta Rays swims in advance as sometimes these fill up. We recommend using Ningaloo Reef Dive and Snorkel in Coral Bay and Exmouth Dive Centre in Exmouth but feel free to use any local provider you prefer. (Pickup location for tours in Exmouth is from Potshot Resort)
All extra activities are run by external suppliers and whilst we have recommended suppliers, Why Not Bus takes no responsibility for these extra tours or if they get canceled for any reason.
What Do We Bring?
All camping and cooking gear is available on the bus. You will need to bring a small pillow, swim wear, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm clothes, walking shoes and a torch.
We have usb chargers available whilst the bus is driving to charge phones and cameras.
Please limit luggage to one reasonable sized backpack or suitcase (around 15kg) plus one carry on per person. Games, snorkelling and sports gear is available on the bus.
We have usb chargers available whilst the bus is driving to charge phones and cameras.
Please limit luggage to one reasonable sized backpack or suitcase (around 15kg) plus one carry on per person. Games, snorkelling and sports gear is available on the bus.
Visit our individual tour pages or
our WA Tours Overview Page for more details
9 Days
Perth to Exmouth
One Way or Return to Perth
Our classic tour that takes you from Perth to Exmouth stopping at all our favourite spots along the way.
14 Days
Perth to Karijini
Return to Perth
Start by travelling on our classic Perth to Exmouth tour before continuing on to visit Karijini National Park. Ends in Perth
13 Days
Perth to Broome
One Way
Start by travelling on our classic Perth to Exmouth tour before continuing on to visit Karijini National Park. Ends in Broome