{"id":5693,"date":"2018-06-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=5693"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:14:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T05:14:16","slug":"wa-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/road-trip\/wa\/wa-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit the road! WA\u2019s top 10 road trips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Western Australia is huge and has so much to offer, which is why those who stay inside Perth\u2019s city limits are doing themselves a massive disservice. Stock up on sunblock, fuel and bottled water, and head off on a road trip you\u2019ll never forget, exploring Broome to Esperance and everywhere in between.<\/p>\n

Listed in order from brief day trip to epic week-long adventure\u2026<\/p>\n

1. Perth to Avon Valley<\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 80 km<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A spectacular sunrise over the Avon Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Around 90 minutes in the car from Perth will deliver you to the hilly Avon Valley, a collection of seven quaint townships. Potter along picturesque streets and get schooled on pioneer history before spending the night at Enderslie House Bed & Breakfast<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Cowaramup to Busselton<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 85 km, plus detours<\/h3>\n

Rather than speeding along the quicker, more direct route from Cowaramup to Busselton, take the scenic drive via Leeuwin-Naturaliste. If you have a 4WD, detour off Caves Road onto Boranup Drive to experience the amazing Boranup Karri Forest along the way, then spend the night at The Esplanade Hotel<\/a>, right in the heart of Busselton.<\/p>\n

3. Perth to Dunsborough<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 250 km<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Go for a dip (or just admire the view) at Dalyellup Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Head south out of Perth on the Kwinana Freeway and Forrest Highway to Bunbury, where, if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll spot the wild bottlenose dolphins that often swim close to shore. Then hop onto the Bussell Highway to Dunsborough, before bunking down for the night at the Dunsborough Central Motel<\/a>.<\/div>\n

4. Margaret River to Perth<\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 270 km<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s rough having to say goodbye to the picturesque (and delicious) Margaret River Region, but a scenic drive makes it a little easier. Head back to the big smoke via the coastal route along the Bussell and Forest Highways. Treat yourself to a romantic night at Fawkes House Country Spa Retreat<\/a> before (begrudgingly) easing yourself back into reality.<\/p>\n

5. Perth to Margaret River<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 280 km<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Take a detour through the Karri Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ultimate adventure for wine lovers, a trip to the Margaret River Region is all the more enticing if you follow the inland route through the charming towns of Dunsborough and Augusta. The Augusta Escape<\/a> is a great pitstop for unwinding after a long day of driving. And with full kitchens for preparing your own food, it\u2019ll be kind to your holiday budget.<\/p>\n

6. Dampier Peninsula<\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 450 km round trip<\/h3>\n

Now we\u2019re getting to the serious adventures! Make your way inland from Broome and drive along the Dampier Peninsula on a journey ending at Kooljaman<\/a>\u00a0at the top of the peninsula. The local Bardi and Nyul Nyul people care for this land, and some roads may require permits, while some areas do not allow dogs. Make sure you stop in Beagle Bay to admire the Sacred Heart Church and its incredible pearl shell\u00a0altar.<\/p>\n

7. Golden Quest Discovery Trail<\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 655 km<\/h3>\n
Welcome to the town of Coolgardie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step back in time to the 1890s as you drive through the WA goldfields from Coolgardie to Laverton. Check out historical hotels and mining spots, then check into the homey Laverton Motel<\/a> for a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

8. Kununurra to Broome<\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 660 km<\/h3>\n

Explore cattle stations, wildlife sanctuaries, and gorges as you follow the amazing 4WD track that is Gibb River Road on an outback adventure you\u2019ll never forget. When you finally arrive at the modern, sleek Mangrove Hotel<\/a>, you\u2019ll be wowed by the ocean views \u2013 and your wallet will thank you, as kids under eight stay free\u00a0\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

9. Perth to Esperance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 715 km<\/h3>\n
Hit the waves at Wave Rock in Hyden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Head south from the capital for an adventure that\u2019s fun for the whole family. Check out York (WA\u2019s oldest inland town), Wave Rock, Lake Dumbleyung and the incredible Fitzgerald River National Park before continuing on to The Jetty Resort<\/a> in Esperance. Make sure you leave yourself a few days to explore… and for relaxing on the beach.<\/div>\n
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10. Nullarbor Roadhouse to Kalgoorlie<\/h2>\n

Distance: Approx. 1200 km<\/h3>\n

Heads up \u2013 this drive is epic in every sense of the word. Begin in South Australia and trek across the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway. It stretches over 1000 km, much of which is uninhabited, so make sure you go prepared with a GPS navigation system, satellite phone, and enough clothes for a week\u2019s worth of adventures. Keep an eye out for wild camels, kangaroos and emus (especially at dusk, when you\u2019re better off kicking back and admiring the scenery). When you arrive in Kalgoorlie, check into the Quality Inn Railway<\/a> for a swim to wash off that outback dust!<\/p>\n<\/i> Plan your WA Getaway <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Western Australia is huge and has so much to offer, which is why those who stay inside Perth\u2019s city limits are doing themselves a massive disservice. Stock up on sunblock, fuel and bottled water, and head off on a road trip you\u2019ll never forget, exploring Broome to Esperance and everywhere in between. Listed in order …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":5696,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[761,767],"tags":[150,151],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5693"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10695,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5693\/revisions\/10695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}