Western Australia is a huge region that covers nearly a third of the country as a whole. While a big proportion of the population is concentrated in located in the southwest, there are plenty of great road trip opportunities throughout the area – especially if you are looking to get off the beaten path. So, in this blog post, we will cover just a few ideas that could take you on the journey of a lifetime.
The Kimberley
Let’s start off in the northwest corner of the country around the iconic Kimberley region between Broome and Kununurra. Highway 1 will take you to places including Purnululu – otherwise known as the Bungle Bungles – as well as historic outback communities and the largest man-made body of water in the world, Lake Argyle. Otherwise, you could take the road less travelled along the Gibb, where it is certainly worth taking the detour up to the Mitchell Plateau, famous for its cascading waterfalls.
Grand Central Road
If you are looking for an authentic outback adventure, a trip along the Grand Central Road could well be the option for you. This red-dirt highway takes in some of the most celebrated attractions in the region including Alice Springs, Uluru and the WA goldfields. For people with plenty of time on their hands, you have the opportunity to travel from the far north-east of the country all the way to the far south-west. There are various campsites along the way that give you the opportunity to really appreciate this sparse, yet beautiful landscape.
Coral Coast
Starting in the remote and bustling city of Perth, you can spend a couple of days taking in this pleasant city before looking at car hire options to take you along the beautiful Coral Coast. The Pinnacles Desert near Cervantes is a must-see attraction for its famous limestone spires. A couple of the other magical experiences which you can enjoy along the way include feeding wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, snorkelling around the coral of Ningaloo Reef and hiking in Kalbarri.
The Great Southwest Edge
The final road trip idea that we are going to discuss is situated in the far southwest of the region, where you will find some of the whitest sand and bluest water in the whole of Australia. Don’t miss out on whale-watching at Point Ann or seeing the wildflowers of Fitzgerald River National Park. When you are ready to take a break and relax, head over to the Margaret River region where you can enjoy some of the nation’s finest wines.
Western Australia is far too big a region to enjoy on a single trip, but each one of these four road trip options is worth embarking on during your time here. Whether you are looking for a remote adventure or a comfortable drive along the coast, you have a myriad of options in front of you. Enjoy!