Driving in Western Australia

WA offers incredible opportunities for car exploration. Spanning vast landscapes with remote, sparsely populated areas, the state beckons adventurers. While road safety concerns occasionally arise, preparing for a WA road trip ensures a safe journey.

The First-Timer's Guide to Driving in Australia provides invaluable hints and tips to enhance your journey and ensure a memorable experience.

The RAC's Driving Long Distances includes tips on driving at night, overtaking and avoiding animal collisions. 🦘

Always adhere to the road rules and avoid driving at dawn, dusk and if possible, at night. Wildlife along the road is unpredictable and kangaroos and cattle can do major damage to your vehicle.

WA Main Roads Rest Areas & Roadside Amenities

DRIVING IN WA - A GUIDE TO SAFE STOPPING PLACES

Map 1 - Perth to Geraldton via Indian Ocean Drive & Brand Hwy

Map 2 - Perth to Geraldton via Great Eastern Hwy & Brand Hwy

Map 3 - Geraldton to Port Hedland via North West Coastal Hwy

Map 4 - Perth to Mt Magnet via Great Northern Hwy

Map 5 - Mt Magnet to Port Hedland via Great Northern Hwy

Map 6 - Port Hedland to Kununurra via Great Northern Hwy

Map 7 - Derby to Kununurra via Gibb River Road

Map 8 - Perth to Augusta via Forrest Hwy & Bussell Hwy

Map 9 - Bunbury to Collie via South Western Hwy & Coastal Hwy

Map 10 - Bunbury to Albany via South Western Hwy

Map 11 - Perth to Albany via Albany Hwy

Map 12 - Albany to Esperance via South Coast Hwy

Map 13 - Perth to Esperance via Brookton Hwy & South Coast Hwy

Map 14 - Perth to Kalgoorlie via Great Eastern Hwy

Map 15 - Kalgoorlie to Esperance via Goldfields Hwy & Coolgardie Esperance Hwy

Map 16 - Norsemand to Eucla via Eyre Hwy

Map 17 - Geraldton to Kalgoorlie/Boulder via Mt Magnet & Goldfields Hwy

Map 18 - Commemoration Way via Albany Hwy

Map 19 - Commemoration Way via South Western Hwy (Pinjarra to Bridgetown)