Where can I go on a road trip in WA?
Where can I go on a road trip in WA?
We suggest you start in Perth, the region’s capital, and go the extra mile by renting an irresistibly retro campervan to call home for your trip.
- Margaret River. Natural Feature.
- The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. Natural Feature.
- Coral Coast Highway.
- Albany and Esperance.
- Karijini National Park.
- Gibb River Road.
How long drive across Western Australia?
Driving across Australia from Melbourne to Perth, for example, is just over 3,400 km’s/2,000 miles and generally takes about 3 days, at least. A holiday of 2-4 weeks would be best done by flying between destinations or concentrating on just one area.
Do I have to carry my license when driving in Western Australia?
You must carry your Drivers Licence at all times with you when you drive in Western Australia. Tourists and short stay visitors (less than 90 days) can travel with their valid home country licence and a passport as additional ID. If your licence is not in English, you must also carry an English translation with you.
Is it safe to drive across Australia?
Vehicles can easily overheat when travelling through the outback. Since many of the roads in Australia are straight and flat, it is easy to suffer from fatigue and even hallucinations after long periods of driving without breaks.
What happens if drive without license?
If you have been charged with driving without a licence, you could face serious punishment such as a fine, penalty points and a driving ban.
How can I spend my two weeks in Western Australia?
The Very Best 2-3 Week Western Australia Road Trip Itinerary
- Day 1 Perth to Geraldton.
- Day 2 Geraldton to Kalbarri.
- Day 3 Kalbarri.
- Day 4 Kalbarri to Shark Bay.
- Day 5 Shark Bay.
- Day 6 Shark Bay to Carnarvon.
- Day 7 Carnarvon to Exmouth.
- Day 8 Exmouth.
How long does it take to drive from the top of Western Australia to the bottom?
Google says it takes 23 hours and 25 minutes. The thing is though, this doesn’t allow for fuel, toilet and food stops, as well as stopping to break the trip up! Realistically then, you are looking at a minimum of about 26 hours travel, and most people would take longer than that.
