Planning your Road Trip

Planning your Road Trip

Hitting the road for next adventure in Western Australia means discovering some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. WA’s picturesque and rugged beauty was made to be explored by 4WD, taking a few days, a few weeks or even more.

Discover the driving routes that will take you to some of the world’s most pristine coastlines, into the heart of premium wine country, through to the spectacular gorges and outback. Just pack your bags and bring a sense of adventure and discover what WA has to offer.

Download “Western Australia the Road Trip State” to see WA’s most popular routes.

With Western Australia being the biggest state in Australia, it’s hard to know where to go, below are some useful websites to refer to in planning your trip. 

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Tourism Western Australia

The official home of travel and tourism information for Western Australia. Find everything you need to know to plan your Australian holiday.

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Australia's South West

Australia’s South West offers a destination of diversity. Experience it all by travelling the entire length of the region, or design your own journey.

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Destination Perth

Destination Perth is the official travel website to uncover activities, future events, what to do and places to visit in Perth and the surrounds.

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Australia's Coral Coast

Stretching along 1,100km of coastline from Cervantes, two hours north of Perth, Western Australia, to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, Australia's Coral Coast is home to stunning bays, fascinating wildlife and rugged landscapes.

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Australia's Golden Outback

Covering 54 per cent of Western Australia, the region stretches from the rugged red earth of Mt Augustus and Kennedy Ranges in the north to the sweeping snow-white beaches of Esperance and the South Coast.

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Australia’s North West

The North West is an area of outstanding natural beauty and with such an expansive area comes an extensive variety of natural attractions; rugged ranges, thundering waterfalls, pristine beaches and unique wildlife.

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West Australian Explorer

WA Explorer is your outdoor guide to travelling along the west coast of Australia. With over 12,000km of coastline, more sunshine than anywhere else in Australia and spectacular scenery, WA is a nature’s playground for almost any outdoor activity.

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Tourism Australia

Western Australia is Australia's biggest state, covering nearly one-third of the continent. Its capital city, Perth, is home to a vibrant bar culture and breathtaking beaches. Just offshore from Perth is Rottnest Island, home of the quokka - a furry marsupial that appears to smile in selfies.

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Lonely Planet

If the vast expanse of Western Australia (WA) was a separate nation, it would be the world's 10th-largest (bigger than Algeria, smaller than Kazakhstan). Most of WA's population clings to the coast, yet you can wander along a beach here without seeing another footprint.

Perth – Monkey Mia – Exmouth – Broome
Distance: 4426km

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Broome

Kimberley, Western Australia

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Quick facts:  Broome is a beach resort town in western Australia’s Kimberley region. Along its Indian Ocean coastline, the white sands of 22km-long Cable Beach offer a dramatic backdrop for sunset camel rides. Find out more

Perth

Perth, Western Australia

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Quick facts:  Perth CBD is a bustling commerce and culture hub, with designer boutiques on King Street and stylish bistros in the Victorian-era State Buildings. Rooftop bars serve local wines on Elizabeth Quay. Find out more

Exmouth

Gascoyne, Western Australia

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Quick facts:  Exmouth is a small resort town on Western Australia’s North West Cape. It’s a gateway to nearby Ningaloo Marine Park with its coral reefs, colourful fish and migratory whale sharks. Find out more
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Perth, Western Australia

Quick facts:  Broome is a beach resort town in western Australia’s Kimberley region. Along its Indian Ocean coastline, the white sands of 22km-long Cable Beach offer a dramatic backdrop for sunset camel rides. Find out more