Western Australia Expert
The best road trips in Western Australia plus itineraries for visitors to Western Australia including Perth. How to spend one day, a week, two weeks and months in Western Australia.
If you’re looking for warm beaches, incredible wildlife and some of Western Australia’s most spectacular coastal scenery, this is the itinerary I’d choose. Over 14 days, you’ll travel north from Perth through Cervantes, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Coral Bay and Exmouth, experiencing many of the highlights of Australia’s Coral Coast along the way. This is a…
If you have 10 days to travel from Perth to Esperance, I recommend taking the scenic route through Margaret River, the Southern Forests, Denmark and Albany rather than driving directly there. This is one of my favourite ways to experience southern Western Australia because the scenery changes constantly. You’ll go from Margaret River’s wineries and…
If you have two weeks in Western Australia, you can see a lot more of the state without turning your holiday into a race from one destination to another. For this itinerary, I recommend heading south from Perth through Margaret River, Pemberton, Denmark and Albany before continuing to Esperance. It’s a fantastic introduction to southern…
If you have 10 days in Western Australia, you have enough time to see much more than Perth without spending your entire holiday driving. For a first visit, I recommend combining Perth with the South West. You’ll experience city life, beautiful beaches, Rottnest Island, Margaret River’s wineries and coastline, the towering forests around Pemberton and…
If you have one week in Western Australia, the hardest part is deciding what not to include. WA is enormous, and one of the biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make is trying to squeeze Perth, Margaret River, Esperance and the Coral Coast into the same short trip. You can technically cover a lot of…
Hiring a car in Western Australia isn’t optional for most travellers — it’s the key to actually seeing the state. Western Australia is enormous, public transport outside Perth is limited, and many of the most spectacular places (Exmouth, Esperance, Karijini, the Kimberley) are only accessible by car. Choosing the wrong vehicle or booking too late…
Tips for a Western Australia Road Trip
Planning a Kalbarri weekend itinerary can feel deceptively simple — until you actually look at the map. The distances are longer than they seem, the gorges are spread out, and it’s very easy to cram too much into two days and end up exhausted instead of impressed. I’ve seen plenty of itineraries that technically “fit”…
Perth to Albany by Car Key Takeaways 🛣️ Distance: 415 km (258 miles)🚘 Driving Time: 4.5 hours☀️ My Favourite Time to Visit: Summer🚻 Facilities: Williams, Arthur River, Kojonup, Cranbrook, Mount Barker🛣️ Unsealed Roads: No Kaya/hello. My name is Wendy, and I’m a proud resident of Perth, Western Australia. I live here with my family, which includes my Perth-born…
Hi! I’m Wendy, and since making Perth my home in 2001, I’ve been captivated by Western Australia. One of my adventures was to Monkey Mia – a haven for dolphin lovers and nature enthusiasts. Having made this trip with my family, I’ve created a tried and tested itinerary I want to share with you. Where…
Have you been searching for the best Albany to Esperance road trip itinerary? We’ve made the road trip from Albany to Esperance a few times, with different stops along the way. Let us share with you our experiences from the historic port town of Albany to the pristine beaches of Esperance and the towns that…
A road trip from Margaret River to Albany is a fantastic way to experience the stunning beauty of Western Australia’s south coast. As Perth locals who have explored this route as a family and a couple, we’re excited to share an itinerary highlighting the best stops, scenic routes, accommodations, and attractions along the way. Margaret…