Perth, Western Australia 5-Day Trip Itinerary

Drive to Goondiwindi

Begin your epic journey, driving west from Brisbane towards Goondiwindi.

This stretch covers diverse Queensland landscapes, passing through Cunningham's Gap (Great Dividing Range).

Lunch in Goondiwindi

Stop for a quick lunch break and refuel in Goondiwindi, a border town between Queensland and New South Wales.

Drive to Coonabarabran

Continue driving south into New South Wales, heading towards Coonabarabran, known as the 'Astronomy Capital of Australia'.

Approximately 300 km. Take the Newell Highway (A39) then various state roads.

Dinner & Rest

Enjoy a well-deserved dinner and prepare for another long day of driving.

Drive to Broken Hill

An extremely long driving day begins early.

Drive through vast NSW landscapes towards the iconic mining city of Broken Hill.

Approximately 600 km. This is a significant driving stretch. Take the A55 and B79 roads.

Lunch in Broken Hill

Quick stop for lunch and refuel in Broken Hill.

This marks your entry into the Australian Outback.

Drive to Port Augusta

Continue driving across the border into South Australia, through vast semi-arid plains to Port Augusta.

This will be a long and tiring stretch.

Approximately 500 km. Take the A32 (Barrier Highway) into South Australia and continue to Port Augusta. Be mindful of wildlife, especially at dusk.

Dinner & Rest

Arrive in Port Augusta, the 'Crossroads of Australia', and find dinner and rest.

You've covered immense distance today.

Drive to Ceduna

Begin the iconic Nullarbor Plain crossing.

Drive along the Eyre Highway towards Ceduna, the last major town before the long, treeless plains.

Approximately 450 km. Ensure your vehicle is fully fuelled and you have adequate water and supplies. Services are sparse.

Lunch in Ceduna

Grab lunch and top up fuel one last time before tackling the most remote stretch of the Nullarbor.

Nullarbor Crossing to Border Village

Drive across the vast Nullarbor Plain, including the famous '90 Mile Straight'.

Your destination for the night is Border Village, crossing into Western Australia.

Approximately 500 km. Remember to adjust your clock when crossing the border into WA. Roadhouses are your only stops for fuel and refreshments. Be aware of quarantine checkpoints.

Dinner & Rest

Have dinner and rest at Border Village.

This marks a significant milestone in your cross-country drive.

Drive to Norseman

Continue your journey through the Western Australian portion of the Nullarbor, heading towards Norseman, the start of the Goldfields region.

Approximately 480 km. Continue along the Eyre Highway (National Route 1). Fuel and services at roadhouses like Mundrabilla and Caiguna.

Lunch in Norseman

A quick stop for lunch and fuel in Norseman, an important junction town.

Drive to Kalgoorlie

Drive north from Norseman into the heart of the Goldfields, arriving in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a historic gold rush town.

Approximately 400 km. Take the Coolgardie-Esperance Highway then the Goldfields Highway. Expect to see mining landscapes.

Dinner & Rest

Enjoy dinner and a well-earned rest in Kalgoorlie, celebrating making it through the Nullarbor.

Final Drive to Perth

Embark on the final stretch of your monumental road trip, driving west from Kalgoorlie towards the vibrant capital city of Perth.

Approximately 600 km. Take the Great Eastern Highway (National Route 94). You'll pass through the Wheatbelt region before reaching the metropolitan area.

Arrival Lunch in Perth

Celebrate your arrival in Perth with a well-deserved lunch.

Perth Mint Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Perth Mint, explore its secured vaults, and witness a live gold pour.

Learn about Western Australia's golden past.

Highly rated experience. Booking: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g255103-d256590-Reviews-The_Perth_Mint-Perth_Greater_Perth_Western_Australia.html?m=66827

Check-in & Dinner

Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing dinner after your epic journey.