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DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Driving in
Western
Australia
A guide to safe stopping places
DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Contents
Acknowledgement of Country 1 Securing your load 12
About Us 2 Give Animals a Brake 13
Travelling with pets? 13
Travel Map 2
Driving on remote and unsealed roads 14
Roadside Stopping Places 2
Unsealed Roads 14
Parking bays and rest areas 3
Litter 15
Sharing rest areas 4
Blackwater disposal 5 Useful contacts 16
Changing Places 5
Our Regions 17
Planning a Road Trip? 6
Perth Metropolitan Area 18
Basic road rules 6
Kimberley 20
Multi-lingual Signs 6
Safe overtaking 6 Pilbara 22
Oversize and Overmass Vehicles 7 Mid-West Gascoyne 24
Cyclones, fires and floods - know your risk 8
Wheatbelt 26
Fatigue 10
Goldfields Esperance 28
Manage Fatigue 10
Acknowledgement of Country The Government of Western Australia
Rest Areas, Roadhouses and South West 30
Driver Reviver 11 acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia
Great Southern 32
What to do if you breakdown 11 and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community.
Route Maps 34
Towing and securing your load 12 We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and
Planning to tow a caravan, camper trailer their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
or similar? 12
Disclaimer: The maps contained within this booklet provide approximate times and distances for journeys however, their accuracy cannot be
guaranteed. Main Roads reserves the right to update this information at any time without notice. To the extent permitted by law, Main Roads, its
employees, agents and contributors are not liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information, or in
connection with, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of this material.
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DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
About Us
Main Roads represents one of the world’s
Main Roads, i
most expansive road networks. We care we care about
keeping WA
about providing world class outcomes for
our customers through a safe, reliable and
sustainable road-based transport system. moving
Our regional offices located in Albany,
Bunbury, Narrogin, Northam, Kalgoorlie,
a safe and efficient trip across Western
Geraldton, Carnarvon, Port Hedland, Derby,
Australian roads. Plan your trip now -
Broome and Kununurra deliver services with,
travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au
and for the community, to ensure the best
possible driving experience on our network. Navigate the map to find find rest areas and
amenities including toilets, accessible toilets,
We have designed this guide to help make roadhouses, heavy vehicle parking, picnic
your trip across Western Australia (WA) facilities and bins.
smoother, safer and more enjoyable. If you
would like to provide your comments or Roadside Stopping Places
feedback, please email us at enquiries@
A roadside stopping place is an area beside
mainroads.wa.gov.au or call 138 138.
the road designed to provide a safe place
for vehicles to pull over in the event of
Travel Map
an emergency. Stopping places can also
Know before you go! Our online Travel Map double as ‘special stops’ for rest areas, scenic
provides you with the latest road incident lookouts, information bays or road-train
and impact information you need to plan assembly. Parking bays and rest areas
Across WA you’ll find: • Over 200 heavy vehicle rest areas that
are designed to allow heavy vehicle
• More than 900 parking bays (minor rest
drivers to carry out short, purpose-based
areas) which provide a safe place to stop
stops including load checks, completing
• Around 500 stops that offer basic facilities logbooks and addressing associated
such as a toilet, table, shelter or bin; operational needs. Overnight stays may be
these are primarily designed to cater for allowed in some heavy vehicle rest areas
motorists to stop and rest for a short (look for the signs)
period
• 70 rest areas that allow overnight stays
(stopping is not to exceed more than 24
consecutive hours)
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DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Sharing Rest Areas Blackwater Disposal
By law, heavy vehicle operators have to stop each day. Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas on our Blackwater, which includes waste water and
network are specifically designed to cater for this requirement and provide truckies with a safe sewage, may only be disposed of in rest
spot to carry out load checks, complete their log book or take a compulsory rest break. area displaying the ‘effluent dump site’ sign,
If you are intending to stop or camp in a 24-hour rest area overnight, please be courteous shown here. If a dump site is
– park up on the side of the rest area, set up off the road-way and be sure to leave enough not available, it must be taken
room for our truckies to safely enter, get the rest they need, and exit. to the nearest town dump site.
Waste should not be dumped
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into river water catchments or Effluent
toilets on site. dump site
Remember to be mindful
Changing Places
when sharing rest areas with
Changing Places provide suitable facilities for
heavy and oversize vehicles, people who cannot use standard accessible
and don’t over-stay your toilets. A number of Changing Places can
only be accessed using a Master Locksmiths
24 hour limit. Access Key (MLAK) to ensure they are used
by the people who require them.
These specialised facilities provide:
• height-adjustable adult-sized change
tables
• a constant-charging ceiling track hoist
system
• a centrally-located peninsula toilet
• an automatic door with a minimum
950 mm clear opening
• privacy screens
For more information about the MLAK
system or, to download a MLAK application
form, visit masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak
To find your nearest Changing Places visit Photos courtesy of Changing Places and The Shire
changingplaces.org.au of Katanning.
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DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Planning a Road Trip?
Basic Road Rules
The signs have been produced in German,
French and Simplified Mandarin to remind
drivers to keep left when driving in Australia.
• NEVER overtake on a curve or hill where
visibility is reduced
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• Only return to the left hand side of the
If you’re new to driving on WA’s roads or not,
we encourage you to review the State’s road
road when you can see the road-train’s that some of our
rules and penalty information before you set
headlights in your rear view mirror and
remember to indicate before moving back
road-trains are up
to 60 metres long?
off. Fines and/or the loss of demerit points
– never cut off a road-train as they can’t
are applicable if you are caught breaking the
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stop quickly
law.
• If you can, use your UHF radio to call
Speeding contributes to around 60 deaths
at police-attended crashes on our roads each
through to the vehicle in front of you on car lengths!
Channel 40
year. The fact is – the faster you travel, the
longer it takes to stop, and more fatalities • You say: “Copy in PM12”
occur on our open roads than anywhere else
• They reply: “Copy that” Remember, while you can use a UHF or CB
in WA.
radio while driving, you must remain in full
• You say: “I am in the vehicle behind you,
While you are permitted to touch a mobile control of your vehicle while doing so
could you let me know when it is clear
phone only if secured in a mounting affixed
and safe to pass?” and be prepared to There are also penalties for the misuse of
to your vehicle to accept or end a phone call,
pass when the driver advises emergency channels on the UHF
using your mobile phone while driving to text,
email, use social media, take a photo or video • They reply: “Copy caravan behind PM12, Oversize and Overmass Vehicles
is illegal. it’s clear to go” Sometimes, you might encounter a heavy
All drivers and passengers must sit in a seat • You say: “Copy that, we are on our way” vehicle carrying a large, wide load. These
that has a seatbelt available and the seatbelt oversize and overmass loads are often
must be fastened and worn correctly. Child accompanied by a pilot or traffic escort
car restraints are also mandatory for warden vehicle. If you see one of these you
children from birth to seven years of age. must:
Safe Overtaking
Visit rsc.wa.gov.au for more information on 1. Slow down
Overtaking can be dangerous, especially
speeding, mobile phone use, drink and drug in our regions where you’re likely to come 2. Move left
driving, seatbelts, double demerits, red lights across some of the largest trucks in the world.
and intersections. 3. Prepare to stop
To overtake safely:
Multi-lingual Signs 4. Follow any directions given by the pilot or
• Make sure you have a long, straight, stretch warden
You might spot some multilingual advisory
of road ahead of you
signs on your journey, designed to help It's important to know what to do when it's
international drivers safely navigate the • Be patient – if you can’t see what’s up bigger than you - visit our website for more
State’s most popular tourist routes. ahead, then wait for a better opportunity information.
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Cyclones, fires and floods -
know your risk
Fires, floods, cyclones and extreme
weather can sometimes lead to roads being
closed or restricted for safety reasons.
While these hazards can be inconvenient,
they are also extremely dangerous – so
it’s important to understand the risks before
you leave, and plan what to do if there is an
emergency.
If you come
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across a
ROAD CLOSED
sign on your
travels, please
remember that
closed means • Never walk or drive through • Bring an emergency kit that includes a • Familiarise yourself with the community
closed floodwaters – this is extremely dangerous. portable battery-operated radio, torch, warning system for cyclones, bushfires
Flood waters can take control of a four- spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, and other hazards
wheel drive in just 30cm of flowing water first aid kit, prescription medication,
• Stay up-to-date with current warnings by
toiletries and enough food and water for at
Roads may be close due to flooding in If you plan to travel in bushfire season, checking Emergency WA (emergency.
least five days
wet season, which runs from November it’s essential you know what to do if you wa.gov.au), listening to ABC or local radio,
to April. You may also come across encounter a bushfire. Roads may be closed, • Follow all signage and the directions or by calling 13 DFES
unpredictable conditions at floodways and and visibility can be severely reduced due to of emergency services personnel (if
For more information on how to travel safely
creek crossings. smoke. applicable)
during fire, flood or cyclone season, including
To minimise your risk during wet season: • Before you leave, take the time to have • Tell someone where you are going and what to pack in your emergency kit, visit
a conversation with your fellow travellers when you expect to arrive dfes.wa.gov.au.
• Travel in a four-wheel drive where and plan what you will do in the event of a
possible, particularly on unsealed roads bushfire, cyclone or other emergency
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Fatigue Rest Areas, Roadhouses and PACK:
Driver Reviver
Fatigue is a silent killer on WA roads. • Buy or hire a Personal Locator Beacon
In addition to the rest areas on our road (PLB), Emergency Position Indicating Radio
With almost 150,000 kilometres of road
network there are more than 30 Roadhouses Beacon (EPIRB) and/or Satellite Phone
in WA, the distance between some of our
that provide a safe stopping place for drivers. for communications. It’s important to
remote towns can be considerable and,
ensure these items are registered and GPS
in some cases, conditions can be very hot There are also a number of Driver Reviver
enabled
and dry with limited fuel, water and food stations, where volunteers donate their time
available. to help people stop, revive, survive and reach • A well-equipped first aid kit
their destination safely.
Planning ahead is crucial to managing fatigue • Food and water – allow for at least three
on long road trips and making sure you Further information on Driver Reviver stations litres of water per person, per day as well
arrive at your destination safely. Your reaction can be found at roadwise.asn.au. as some extra for car breakdowns
time when driving, after being awake for 17 The Road Safety Commission’s Fatigue • Extra fuel, particularly if you’re travelling
hours, is equivalent to someone having a Information Booklet also provides additional in remote areas where fuel stops can be
blood alcohol level of 0.05%. information, facts and figures which you may hundreds of kilometres apart
find useful for your journey.
• If you can, consider packing common spare
What to do if you breakdown
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Manage Fatigue parts for your vehicle such as fanbelts,
Breaking down mid road-trip can be radiator hoses, fuses, oil, duct tape and
Early danger signs of fatigue include:
radiator coolant
In 2018, 87 per • Wandering or disconnected thoughts
annoying but, breaking down in a remote
area of WA can be fatal. It’s not uncommon If you do breakdown, stay in/with your
cent of fatigue • Missing a gear, road sign or exit for the temperature to reach a blistering 45 vehicle, which provides shade and is much
related fatalities
to 50 degrees Celsius across some areas so easier to find in an aerial search. If you can,
• Slowing unintentionally
it’s important that you prepare, plan and call 000 and tune in to Channel 40 on your
occurred in • Braking too late pack accordingly. UHF radio for road user communication.
regional Western If you PREPARE: Check that your vehicle is in good
working order and has a suitable spare tyre,
If you own a smartphone, download the
Australia. • Are yawning ‘Emergency + App’. This free app has
wheel jack and brace. If you can, travel in been developed by Australia’s Emergency
• Are blinking more than usual pairs or groups and, plan to travel outside of Services; it uses GPS functionality to help the
peak heat-wave conditions. Responder provide critical location details
• Are having trouble keeping your head up
PLAN: Make a trip plan and share it with to mobilise emergency services. Read more
• Notice your eyes closing for a moment or
someone you trust who is not travelling with about the App at
going out of focus
you. Be sure to advise that person when you emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au.
• Forget the last few kilometres that you’ve have arrived at your destination and when
driven you’re ready to leave again.
STOP – have a break, swap drivers if possible
or have a short sleep.
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Towing and securing your load Give Animals a Brake
Planning to tow a caravan, camper trailer Securing your load Analysis undertaken on the
or similar? Great Northern Highway shows
It’s also important that any load you’re
that approximately 83 per cent
Towing places extra demands on a vehicle carrying is properly secured to prevent
of cattle-related crashes occur
and, with so many changes to vehicle design objects from injuring people, obstructing the
at dawn and dusk – the problem
over the years, it’s important you understand path of drivers or damaging another vehicle
is you can’t hear animals on the
your vehicle’s towing capability to prevent or the road surface.
road and, most of the time, you
costly damage and crashes. You also need to
In WA, a Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Inspector can’t see them until it’s too late.
know how to equip your vehicle and how to
may undertake a load restraint inspection
fit and load what you intend to tow. If you’re planning to drive in our
on any vehicle. A load can be anything from
pastoral regions, particularly at
When you’re on the road, be sure to: household goods to building materials and
dawn and dusk:
green waste. If you are transporting objects
• Inspect the towing combination shortly
with your vehicle then, as the driver, you are • Be aware and alert – if
after commencing your journey, and
responsible for ensuring it is properly secured you see just one cow on
during rest stops
and restrained. Check out the Load Restraint the road or roadside, slow
• Check that the brakes and wheel bearings Guide at ntc.gov.au for more information. down and take note of your
of the towed vehicle are not overheating surroundings
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• Check that the coupling and safety chains • Watch out for warning signs
are secured on the road – different
• Check that tyres are still correctly inflated Did you know regions have different animals
and lights are functional
that if you’re Remember to give animals a brake and slow
down at dusk and dawn. Livestock collisions
Visit transport.wa.gov.au for more
information about how to tow safely.
towing a caravan, can be fatal for drivers, passengers and
trailer or similar, animals.
the maximum Travelling with pets?
speed you can
Baiting programs operate across Western
Australia’s agricultural and pastoral regions
travel is 100 km/h? to control feral pests such as foxes, wild dogs
and rabbits. These baits however, can be fatal
to domestic pets such as cats and dogs.
If you’re travelling with your pet, consider
keeping them on a lead or fitting them with a
muzzle to minimise the risk.
Keep an eye out for these signs too, which
indicate that baits are being used in the area.
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Driving on remote and unsealed Private Property Gates Litter
roads The land either side of sealed and unsealed Unless signed otherwise, the general rule for Bin it, you know it’s the right thing to do…
The roads and driving conditions in WA can roads is usually private property. You should gates is ‘Leave the gate as you found it’ – if
Litter and illegal dumping damages our
be very different to almost anywhere else in avoid taking unsigned tracks unless you have you find the gate closed, it should be left
approval from the owners. To travel through environment, our beaches and our urban
the world. closed; if you find it open, leave it open.
Aboriginal land, a permit is essential. The wetlands. It also costs hundreds of thousands
Unsealed Roads of dollars to clean-up.
Department of Planning, Lands and Heri- COVID-19
Outside of the Perth Metropolitan Area, and tage provides an online mapping tool which Main Roads provides bin facilities at some
regional cities and towns, you may see roads allows you to plan your trip and identifies Check wa.gov.au for the latest information
and travel advice that may be in place for rest areas across the road network and these
that are unsealed, which means they are which land requires a permit. Visit dplh.
your intended destination. bins are emptied regularly as part of our
typically made of loose material like gravel or wa.gov.au/entrypermits for more information.
regional maintenance programs. In peak
dirt. Travelling on unsealed roads can cause
National Parks may also require a pass for holiday periods however, some of the bins
large clouds of dust, making it difficult to see.
entry – visit parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au. might be full. If the bin is full on your travels,
It can also cause your tyres to skid, and you
please take your rubbish with you and
may lose control of your vehicle.
dispose of it at the next stop or town.
Conditions on unsealed roads can change
quickly due to the weather, the number of Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABWA)
vehicles on the road and the type of vehicle provides leadership in the field of litter
using the road. To stay safe on unsealed prevention and reduction in WA. Through
roads: community awareness and engagement,
education, legislation and enforcement
• Slow down on bends and drive to the
strategies, KABWA works to change the
conditions – skidding is common on
attitudes and behaviours of the community
unsealed roads and can develop quickly
and strives for a litter-free WA.
• Do not brake suddenly
Since 2016, Main Roads and KABWA have
• Keep your headlights on low beam so that been working together as part of the WA
other drivers can see you Naturally Thanks You campaign, to provide
• Keep a safe distance from all other vehicles free car litter bags from roadhouses across
the State.
• Do not overtake if visibility is poor
To read more about what KABWA are doing,
• Learn what to do if your vehicle gets
visit kabc.wa.gov.au.
bogged
Remember, we all
• Carry spare tyres, tubes, a tyre repair kit
have a role to play
and an air compressor – unsealed roads
in keeping WA
can have sharp rocks which puncture tyres
easily litter-free.
• Stay on the roads – remember, the land
on either side of unsealed roads is private
property, even if there is no fence
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Useful contacts
Organisation
Emergency Services
Phone
000
Website Call or visit website for
Police, Fire or Ambulance life
Planning for your trip is important.
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threatening situations ONLY Visitor Centres are dotted all
Police 131 444 police.wa.gov.au Non-emergency 24 hour around Western Australia and staff
Police assistance
Main Roads 138 138 mainroads.wa.gov.au General road enquiries, can provide you with important
Western Australia travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au reporting roadside hazards or
faults, reporting animals on
information and advice about the
the road, latest road closure local area you’re in, such as where
information
138 486 Heavy vehicle enquiries, the nearest fuel station is, where to
information on sharing the
road with trucks and oversize
stay, what to see and what to do.
and overmass loads
Bureau of Meteorology 1300 659 210 bom.gov.au Weather, cyclone advice
For a full list of Visitor Centres across KIMBERLEY
(BoM) WA visit wavisitorcentre.com.au
Caravan Industry 9358 5622 caravanwa.com.au Travel tips, towing guide,
Association (CIA) caravan park information
Department of Fire and 133 337 dfes.wa.gov.au Natural disasters, bush fire,
Emergency Services (DFES) emergency.wa.gov.au flood and cyclone warnings.
Standard emergency warning PILBARA
signal
1800 709 355 Fire ban information
Department of 9219 9000 dbca.wa.gov.au Park brochures and guides
Biodiversity, Conservation
and Attractions (DBCA) -
Parks and Wildlife Services
Road Safety Commission 9323 4688 rsc.wa.gov.au Road safety advice MID-WEST
WA Country Health 9222 4222 wacountry.health.wa.gov.au List of WA Country Health GASCOYNE
Services and emergency 24
hour contacts for Alcohol
and Drug Information, GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE
HealthDirect, Poisons
Information, RuralLink
Psychiatric Team, Sexual
Assault Resource Centre
National Public Toilet Map toiletmap.gov.au Information on over 19,000
publicly available toilets across
Australia PERTH WHEATBELT
Royal Automobile Club 131 703 rac.com.au Emergency Roadside
METROPOLITAN
(RAC) WA Assistance, touring AREA
information
Western Australian 9483 1111 wavisitorcentre.com.au Information and maps on
Visitor Centres exploring Western Australia
SOUTH WEST GREAT SOUTHERN
WA Local Government 9213 2000 walga.asn.au Local shires and council
Association (WALGA) directory
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Known for its mild winters, hot summers If nature is more your thing then a visit to Meantime, just 30 minutes away, Perth’s
and clear blue skies, Perth is a mecca for Kings Park is a must. One of the world’s Swan Valley and the Perth Hills combine
walking, cycling, swimming, sailing and largest inner city parks, Kings Park showcases rustic charm with phenomenal food and
fishing. more than 3,000 species of flora and offers wine, allowing you to immerse yourself into
spectacular views of the Swan and Canning a gourmet paradise. Head Office
Thrill-seekers will be excited to jump on to Don Aitken Centre,
Rivers, city centre and Darling Ranges. Waterloo Crescent,
Perth’s newest adventure – the Matagarup
East Perth
Zip+Climb. Shoot 400 metres down the A short ferry ride from the city, Rottnest
zip line, landing in Burswood Park or, opt to Island offers the opportunity to wander
climb the 314-steps to the top of the bridge’s along beautiful sandy beaches and spot
main arch, 72 metres above the Swan River. unique wildlife, such as the Quokka. With a
range of tours and activities available on the
car-free Island, you won’t be short of things
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For further information on travelling our Perth Metropolitan Area
to see and do!
visit experienceperth.com
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Kimberley Population Area State Roads
Western Australia’s Kimberley Region represents one-sixth
of Western Australia’s land mass, equivalent to twice the 36,000 419,000km2 2,243km
size of the State of Victoria and three times the size of
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The Kimberley Region is bordered by the wildlife, epic freshwater swimming holes You’ll also find the World Heritage Listed
Pilbara Region to the south, and Northern and an extensive network of 4WD tracks Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley,
Territory to the east. The Kimberley has fewer and outback stations dotted with the home to the 360 million year old Bungle
people per square kilometre than almost any tangled beauty of the Boab Tree. Bungle Range.
other place on Earth. Derby Office
The beach town of Broome is famously In the Kimberley, the outback and the beach Wodehouse Street,
Approximately half the Kimberley’s 39,000 known for its Cable Beach and spectacular combine like never before to offer stunning Derby
strong population comprises Aboriginal sunset camel rides, while El Questro scenery, beautiful beaches and an idyllic Kununurra Office
Messmate Way,
people, representing more than 30 traditional Wilderness Park, situated 1.5 hours west location to start your next adventure. Kununurra
Aboriginal language groups. of Kununurra, with its bushwalking trails,
Aboriginal rock art and breathtaking
The Kimberley is home to magnificent
gorges, has to be seen to be believed.
gorges, some of the world’s most amazing
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For further information on travelling in the Kimberley visit
australiasnorthwest.com
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Region to the north and the Mid West-Gascoyne and
Goldfields Esperance Regions to the south.
The Pilbara is home to three of WA’s most At 1.3 million hectares, Karlamilyi is WA’s The National Heritage Listed Dampier
famous national parks – largest and most remote National Park. Archipelago provides some of the
Millstream-Chichester, Karlamilyi and Past ice glaciers remain a feature and key most amazing rock art in Australia, and
Karijini – where rugged gorges and serene highlight of the Park, which is home to the is accessible from the Pilbara as are the
waterfalls are a sight to behold. Martu Aboriginal people. Montebello and Mackerel Islands. South Hedland
Office
Millstream-Chichester’s annual wildflower Karijini, the second largest National Park in Encompassing history, archaeology, 12-16 Brand Street,
South Hedland
display (June – August) sees some of the Australia, is defined by mountains and flat spectacular nature and the oldest settlement
most amazing natural plant species come valleys, gorges and tree-lined waterways. in the North West (Roebourne) the Pilbara
to life. One of the few National Parks with The Park can often top 40 degrees Celsius so, offers an adventure like no other.
permanent water and associated wetlands, visiting in late Autumn, Winter or early Spring
it is also home to over 120 bird species, 30 is recommended.
species of mammal and 150 species of reptile.
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For further information on travelling in the Pilbara visit
australiasnorthwest.com
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Sandstone
3,625km
Yuna
ET RD
Northampton Mullewa T MAGN
ON M
GERALDT
Geraldton Structures
Walkaway Mingenew
The Mid-West Gascoyne region extends from Green Head
Morawa
Dongara Paynes Find
BRA
to Exmouth and inland to Meekatharra. 81
ND
INDIAN OCEAN DR
HW
Y
Start your trip in the Mid-West by visiting the Kilometre Array Project will collect data Ningaloo Reef provides a once-in-a-lifetime
Abrolhos Islands, where snorkelling and over one million square metres, enabling marine experience.
diving amongst the amazing green and blue astronomers to monitor the sky in
Cap off an epic adventure on the coast
coral reef lets you soak up the natural beauty unprecedented detail.
by joining an eco-tour to interact with
of the Coral Coast. Geraldton Office
A visit to the World Heritage-Listed Shark Humpback Whales, signing up to swim
Eastward Road,
Kalbarri National Park showcases over Bay will give you the chance to straddle the alongside a sea turtle or taking a snorkel with Geraldton
a million years of natural landscape, while western most point in Australia. You can also the majestic Whale Shark (between Carnarvon Office
Coalseam Conservation Park comes alive dabble with the dolphins at Monkey Mia or mid-March and August). 470 Robinson Street,
with multi coloured wildflowers after the go on a 4WD adventure through one of the Carnarvon
With so much to do in this amazing area,
Winter rainfall. five amazing national parks.
you’ll never want to leave!
Did you know that by 2024, the In the Gascoyne you’ll find WA’s World
Mid-West will be home to the world’s Heritage-Listed Ningaloo Reef. With over 300
i
largest radio telescope? The Square species of coral and 500 species of fish, For further information on travelling in the Mid-West Gascoyne
visit australiascoralcoast.com or australiasgoldenoutback.com
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DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Population
Dalwallinu
Jurien
Y
HW
76,000
IND
IAN
RN
Area
GREAT NORTHE
BR
AN
Wongan Hills
OCEA
DH
Lancelin
N DR
WY
Southern Cross
Gingin
Bindoon 157,000km2
Merredin State Roads
Y
GREAT EASTERN HW
PERTH York N
3,491km
BROOKTON HWY
Structures
Wheatbelt
AL
Brookton Kondinin
BA
NY
INDIAN
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HW
OCEAN
Y
542
From Jurien Bay in the North, to Lake King in the South,
Narrogin
Williams
The Wheatbelt is well known as the agricultural centre
Lake Grace
of WA.
Wagin
Darkan
The Wheatbelt produces $3.35 billion and If bushwalking is more your thing head for For the history buffs out there, you can self-
41 per cent of of WA’s total gross value of the prehistoric Wave Rock, or take some drive your way along Pioneers’ Pathway
agricultural commodities including nearly time to explore the culturally significant between Toodyay and Merredin – and make
two-thirds of WA’s wheat production, half of Mulka’s Cave, adorned with handprint stencils sure you take some time to have a dip in the
the State’s wool production and the majority touted to be at least 40,000 years old. original Tin Dog Creek watering hole. Narrogin Office
Mokine Road,
of WA’s lamb, mutton, oranges and honey. Narrogin
En route, you’ll probably pass a unique Take a little time to head off the beaten track
The turquoise waters of Cervantes and stretch of road with an open gallery of tin and you’ll be amazed at what you find. Northam Office
Peel Terrace,
Jurien Bay are a major tourist attraction, horses. Aptly named Tin Horse Highway Northam
particularly during the summer, while the road celebrates the now infamous Kulin
wildflower season (July to October) Bush Races.
transforms the eastern Wheatbelt into a sea
of colours.
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For further information on travelling in the Wheatbelt visit
australiasgoldenoutback.com
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DRIVING IN
IN WA
WA •• A
A GUIDE
GUIDE TO
TO REST
REST AREAS
AREAS
Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
Warburton Population
Wiluna
AD
L RO
GO
RA
NT 54,000
L
CE
DF
T
EA
IEL
Cosmo Newberry
GR
DS
Area
HW
Y
Laverton
Leonora
941,000km2
Menzies
N
State Roads
Coolgardie Kalgoorlie
HWY
Goldfields-Esperance
N
TER
EAS
GREAT
COOLGARDIE-
2,202km
ESPERANCE HWY
WY
EYRE H
Norseman Structures
The largest of our regions, Goldfields-Esperance covers AS
T
HWY GREAT
almost one million square kilometres, which is three times 21
CO AUSTRALIAN
Esperance
BIGHT
the size of the state of Victoria!
H
UT
SO
Albany
Affectionately known as the Golden mine manager Herbert Hoover, who went on Esperance is home to Cape Le Grand
Outback, the region is centred around the to become the 31st President of the United National Park, the beautiful Recherche
mining town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder where States. Archipelago and endless coastal walks.
historic buildings and character pubs The spectacular 600 metre Lake Hillier will
On the edge of the Little Sandy Desert you’ll
are a reminder of the gold rush bygone era. also leave a lasting impression, with its bright Boulder Office
find Wiluna, gateway to two epic 4WD 83 Piesse Street,
Kalgoorlie is also home to the 3.5 km long pink hue resting alongside the bluest of blue Boulder
adventures – the Canning Stock Route
Super Pit, which is visible from space. oceans.
heading north to Halls Creek and Gunbarrel
Just over two hours away, you’ll find the 51 Highway, heading east to Alice Springs. So if you’re looking for gold or happy to bask
renowned Antony Gormley sculptures in red dirt, blue oceans or pink lakes…this is
A stark contrast to the red dirt of the north,
at Lake Ballard or, keep heading north to the spot for you.
the southern end of the region is known
the historic town of Leonora. You can also
for its crystal blue water and wide sandy
venture to ghost town Gwalia, home to
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beaches. For further information on travelling in the Goldfields-Esperance
Hoover House, originally built in 1898 for
visit australiasgoldenoutback.com
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Pinjarra
Waroona
FORREST HWY
INDIAN Population
OCEAN Harvey
COA
LFIELD
S
HW 287,000
Bunbury Y
Dardanup Collie
Area
Capel
Busselton Donnybrook
HWSELL
29,000km2
Y
Boyup Brook
S
BU
Bridgetown
Margaret Nannup State Roads
River
SOU
TH
Manjimup
South West
Augusta
1,764km
W
Photo: Tourism Western Australia
ES
Structures
TE
RN
HW
Our most popular tourist destination is also our smallest N
Y
880
region but that doesn’t stop the South West from packing
a punch.
Nestled along the Geographe Bay, just a On the tip of Cape Leeuwin, Australia’s south southern right, blue and killer whales all
few hours south of Perth, the calm beaches westerly most point, Augusta’s historic along the coast, along with dolphins and
of Busselton and Dunsborough provide a lighthouse is the largest of its kind on stingrays.
perfect spot for swimmers and snorkelers to mainland Australia, constructed from local
If you’ve done all that and still have room
take in the beauty of the big blue sea. limestone in 1895. Bunbury Office
for more then maybe you’ll want to try your Robertson Drive,
Head a little further south and you’ll hit WA’s Across the South West and further into the hand at fishing, four-wheel driving or Bunbury
premier wine region, Margaret River, where Great Southern, you’ll find 24 national parks camping…either way, there’s no shortage of
over 100 wineries mingle with gastronomic where almost 80 percent of plant species amazing experiences in the South West.
cheese and chocolate delights, amazing found there, are not found anywhere else on
surf and giant timber forests. earth.
Inland, the ancient limestone Jewel Cave With one of the longest whale watching
i
is home to helectites, cave coral, pendulites seasons in the world, the South West also For further information on travelling in the South West visit
and the longest straw stalactite on show. offers an opportunity to see humpback, australiassouthwest.com
30 31DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Great Southern Population Area State Roads Structures
At the bottom end of our great State you’ll find the laid
back, picturesque Great Southern Region. 61,000 49,000km2 2,243km 170
Nyabing
Woodanilling Ravensthorpe
Katanning
Broomehill
Kojonup
Tambellup Gnowangerup Jerramungup
AL
BA
N
Y
Cranbrook
HWY
W
Y N
H
Photo: Tourism Western Australia
Mount
ST
Barker COA
H
UT
SO
Denmark GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT
WEST
SOUTH ERN HWY
Albany
At the heart of the region is the town centre of Just under one hour away, Denmark is Park from the Granite Skywalk which is
Albany, home to the National Anzac Centre scattered with wineries and attractions such suspended on Castle Rock.
which commemorates the war through visual as the internationally recognised Valley of
For something a little different, explore the
and audible displays, and pays tribute to those the Giants Tree Top Walk, where you can
Public Silo Trail that links rural and coastal
who have served. You may like to travel down wander 40 metres above the ground through Albany Office
towns with world class mural art…on grain 2-6 Kelly Street,
one of WA’s Commemorative Way routes on 600 metres of treetops. Albany
silos.
your way to Albany, which you’ll find on pages
The Great Southern shares in the 24 national
78 and 80 of this guide. Festivals or food, nature or art – the Great
parks of the South West region where almost
Southern is the place to explore, escape and
Albany is home to one of the most amazing 80 percent of plant species found are not
relax.
rock formations on the south coast – The found anywhere else on earth. Bluff Knoll is
Gap – offering outstanding views of the the perfect place to absorb views across the
Southern Ocean all the way to West Cape range or, you might like to take in the ancient
i
For further information on travelling in the Great Southern visit
Howe. granite domes of the Porongurup National
australiassouthwest.com
32 33DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
Route Maps Guide to Safe Stopping Places
How to use our maps
Map 1 Perth to Geraldton via Wanneroo Road, Indian Ocean Drive and Brand Highway 36
The maps on the following pages are designed to provide an overview of some of our key
Map 2 Muchea to Geraldton via Brand Highway 38
Western Australian travel routes, while also pinpointing some of the safe stopping places
Map 3 Geraldton to Carnarvon via North West Coastal Highway 40 along the way.
Map 4 Carnarvon to Port Hedland via North West Coastal Highway and You can plan your trip, and get a full list of safe stopping places by visiting
Great Northern Highway 42 travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au before you go.
Map 5 Muchea to Mt Magnet via Great Northern Highway 44 When you’re on the road, the following signs and symbols will indicate the type of place
you’re stopping at, and the facilities available.
Map 6 Mt Magnet to Newman via Great Northern Highway 46
Map 7 Newman to Port Hedland via Great Northern Highway 48
Map 8 Port Hedland to Fitzroy Crossing via Great Northern Highway 50
Map 9 Fitzroy Crossing to Kununurra via Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway 52
Map 10 Derby to Kununurra via Derby Highway, Gibb River Road,
Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway 54 24 hour Accessible Accessible Effluent Facility for Parking
rest area Tables Toilets dump site people with
Map 11 Wyndham to the Northern Territory Border via Great Northern Highway disability
and Victoria Highway 56
Map 12 Perth to Augusta via Kwinana Freeway, Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway 58
Map 13 Bunbury to Collie via South Western Highway and Coalfields Highway 60
Map 14 Bunbury to Albany via South Western Highway 62
Roadhouse Rest area Shelter Tables Toilets Truck
Map 15 Perth to Albany via Albany Highway 64 Parking
Bays
Map 16 Albany to Esperance via South Coast Highway 66
Map 17 Perth to Esperance via Albany Highway, Brookton Highway and
South Coast Highway 68
Map 18 Perth to Kalgoorlie via Great Eastern Highway 70 North Town Road Change
Map 19 Kalgoorlie to Esperance via Goldfields Highway and
Coolgardie Esperance Highway 72
Map 20 Norseman to Eucla via Eyre Highway 74
Note: The maps in this guide aim to provide a summary of the major rest areas on
Map 21 Geraldton to Kalgoorlie via Mt Magnet Road and Goldfields Highway 76 the Western Australian State road network however, there may be a number of other,
Map 22 Commemoration Way - Albany Highway 78 minor parking bays and/or rest areas suitable for stopping on each route. Road users
are encouraged to exercise discretion and care with respect to their intended journey.
Map 23 Commemoration Way - South Western Highway 80
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37
Geraldton 412km
Hamersley Rd (5km to Walkaway)
B R AN 388km S-Bends Caravan Park
D
HW
Dongara
Y
349km
296km
The Lakes Rd (3km to Greenhead)
Jurien Bay 217km
Cervantes Rd (3km to Cervantes)
174km
167km
IN
Wedge Lookout 156km
DI
AN
133km
Nilgen 132km
Wanneroo Road, Indian Ocean Drive and Brand Highway
OC
Lancelin Rd (7km to Lancelin)
EAN
Ledge Point Rd (5km to Ledge Point)
104km
DR
Moore River 82km
72km
62km
PERTH TO GERALDTON
Breakwater Dr (10km to Two Rocks)
Yanchep Beach Rd (5km to Yanchep)
WA
N
NE
RO
O
RD
Perth
MAP 1
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39
Geraldton 416km
Hamersley Rd (5km to Walkaway)
337km S-Bends Caravan Park
Dongara
305km
BRAND
254km Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith 253km
HWY
225km Eneabba Eneabba-Three Springs Rd
(300m to Eneabba)
198km
172km Coomallo
151km Badgingarra
Liberty Cataby 106km
103km
Caltex Cataby 103km
BR
AN
D
Regans Ford 74km
HW
Y
MUCHEA TO GERALDTON
48km
Gingin 27km Honeycomb Rd
(2km to Gingin)
Brand Highway
Muchea
MAP 2
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41
Carnarvon 478km
474km
448km
398km Edaggee
381km
Wooramel 355km
NO
RTH
WE
ST
Shark Bay Rd (128km to Denham)
279km Overlander
COA
STA
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Billabong 232km
Nerren Nerren 187km
HW
Y
126km
113km Galena
GERALDTON TO CARNARVON
Kalbarri Rd (65km to Kalbarri)
89km Binnu
North West Coastal Highway
71km
67km
52km Northampton
23km
Geraldton
MAP 3
40DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
43
Port Hedland 857km
GREAT NORTHERN HWY
FMG Rail Lookout 836km
656km 763km
Roebourne Rd (18km to Point Samson)
Peewah
615km
Madigan Rd (6km to Karratha) 615km
579km
598km Miaree Pool
Mardie Rest Bay 563km
520km Fortescue Roadhouse
HWY
Pannawonica Rd (46km to Pannawonica)
Robe River 477km
AL
AST
CO
426km
Onslow Rd (79km to Onslow)
363km Break Down Bay
Nanutarra Rd (268km to Tom Price)
T
ES 360km Nanutarra
W
286km
256km Yannarie River
345km Exmouth
248km Burkett Information Bay
ROAD
TH
NOR
OUTH
M
179km Lyndon River
YA-EX
CARNARVON TO PORT HEDLAND
MINIL
Minilya-Exmouth Rd (90km to Coral Bay; 215km to Exmouth) 255km
130km Minilya
(12km to Coral Bay)
248km
North West Coastal Highway
225km Burkett
81km Yalabia Information
Bay
179km
Lyndon River
130km Minilya
6km
Minilya-Exmouth Road and Burkett Road can provide an
Carnarvon alternate route for visitors to the North West Cape
MAP 4
42DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
45
Mt Magnet 500km
Kirkalocka Station 484km
HWY
Paynes Find 402km
N
RT HER
NO
333km
T
EA
295km
GR
254km
276km Jibberding Nature Reserve
253km Wubin
248km
192km
171km 196km
148km Walebing
115km New Norcia
Hibbertia Reserve 84km
MUCHEA TO MT MAGNET
69km
69km
Great Northern Highway
65km Bindoon
53km Chittering Roadhouse
Muchea
MAP 5
44DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
47
Newman 616km
607km
Private Capricorn Roadhouse 594km
578km
547km Capricorn
HWY
Kumarina Roadhouse
442km
438km
RN E
RTH
NO
376km Kumarina Station
Gascoyne River South Branch
337km
T
GREA
264km
Meekatharra Caltex 196km
194km Meekatharra
132km
122km
MT MAGNET TO NEWMAN
79km Cue
Great Northern Highway
68km
49km
Mt Magnet
MAP 6
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49
Port Hedland 443km
441km
FMG Rail Lookout 429km
North West Coastal Hwy
(to Karratha)
406km
390km
GR
EAT
NO
RTH
ER
N
324km
HWY
Redmont 282km
271km 2 Camel Creek
255km
226km Gibba Flats
Nanutarra-Munjina Rd
187km
172km Tognolini
Karijini Dr (30km to Karijini)
NEWMAN TO PORT HEDLAND
Great Northern Highway
114km
103km Mount Robinson
Newman
MAP 7
48DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS
51
Fitzroy Crossing 929km
922km
906km
834km Ellendale
815km
Boab Tree 765km
748km
Derby Hwy (40km to Derby) 712km
Willare 691km
633km
Nillibubbica 631km
Broome Rd (30km to Broome) 567km
Roebuck 514km
Roadhouse
Barn Hill Rd (10km to Barn Hill Beach) 480km
Port Smith Rd (23km to Port Smith) 458km
Bidyadanga 414km
Goldwire 439km
380km Stanley
405km
330km
GR
EA
T
Sandfire Roadhouse 274km
NORTHE
RN
PORT HEDLAND TO FITZROY CROSSING
80 Mile Beach Rd (9km to 80 Mile Beach) 243km
HWY
140km Pardoo 135km
Pardoo Rd (14km to Pardoo Station) 117km
Great Northern Highway
De Grey River 64km
40km Marble Bar Rd
(150km to
Marble Bar)
Bell Street RTAA 12km
Port Hedland
MAP 8
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53
Kununurra
Great Northern Hwy (to Wyndham) 669km
Cockburn Rest Area 610km
VICTORIA
HWY
Dunham Rest Area 576km
Doon Doon Roadhouse 550km
486km Desmonds
Rest Area
Telegraph 472km
457km Warmun
Muluks
Rest Area
420km
Bungle Bungle
Spring Creek 405km
Purnululu
Leychesters Rest 397km
HWY
297km Halls Creek
308km
Fitzroy Crossing 287km Halls Creek Duncan Rd (188km to NT Border)
277km
Mt Pierre Station Rd 273km
Tanami Rd (170km to Wolf Creek
FITZROY CROSSING TO KUNUNURRA
(3.5km to Mimbi Caves)
E RN Crater, 1033km to Alice Springs)
NORTH
Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway
202km
EAT
87km GR
140km
188km Mary Pool
155km
105km
Larrawa Station turn-off
Ngumban Cliff
(6km to Larrawa Station)
MAP 9
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55
IA Kununurra 735km
OR
CT
Great Northern Hwy VI Y
(40km to Wyndham) HW
669km Great Northern Hwy
(313km to Halls Creek)
Emma Gorge 636km
626km El Questro
Home Valley Station 593km
Ellenbrae Station 476km
Kalumburu Rd (272km to Kalumburu)
Kalumburu Rest Area 406km 367km Gibb River Station
Mount Barnett 327km
286km Phillips Range - The Bench
Derby Highway, Gibb River Road, Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway
Galvans Gorge 292km
Imintji (Diesel Only)
227km
Bell Gorge / Silent Grove Camping 219km
205km March Fly Glen
Mt Hart Rd (50km to Mt Hart Homestead) 196km Lennard Gorge
DERBY TO KUNUNURRA (Gibb River Road)
GIBB
RIV
ER
Windjana Gorge/
124km
Tunnel Creek
RD
DERBY HWY
34km
Derby
MAP 10
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57
Northern Territory Border 128km
126km Border Checkpoint
122km
Y Lake Argyle Rd
HW (35km to Lake Argyle)
ORIA
VICT
90km (credit card only)
Messmate Way Kununurra 87km
80km
Cockburn
WYNDHAM TO NORTHERN TERRITORY BORDER
42km Great Northern Hwy
(313km to Halls Creek)
34km Gibb River Rd
Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway
Maggie 14km
Y
HW
ERN
RTH
NO
T
EA
GR
Wyndham
MAP 11
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59
Perth
FWY
40km Baldivis Service Centre
NA
INA
KW
Pinjarra Rd (8km to Mandurah) 72km Pinjarra Rd (9km to Pinjarra)
85km Forrest Hwy Service Centre
101km
FORRES
Preston Beach Rd (to Preston Beach)
HWY
T
126km Settlers Roadhouse
Forestry Rd (17km to Harvey)
Myalup Roadhouse 137km
145km
Paris Rd (2km to Australind)
Eelup Roundabout
159km
Koombana Dr (4km to Bunbury)
170km 172km
178km
188km Capel 192km
206km
Kwinana Freeway, Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway
Carbanup Roadhouse 234km
Busselton 217km
226km
253km Cowaramup
Margaret River 265km
PERTH TO AUGUSTA
BUSSEL
L
HW
Y
Augusta 318km
MAP 12
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61
Collie 56km
50km Alister Rd (1km to Allanson)
HWY
S LD
COALFIE
34km
TO 24km
PERTH 23km
20km
SOUT
H
Waterloo Service Station 15km
South Western Highway and Coalfields Highway
WE
STE
RN
FORR
HWY
BUNBURY TO COLLIE
EST H
7km Boyup Picton Rd (10km to Dardanup)
WY
Bunbury
4km
Eelup
Roundabout
MAP 13
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63
Bunbury
WY
EST H
FORR
Eelup Roundabout
RN HWY
SOUTH WESTE
19km
Boyanup 21km
Donnybrook 36km
Kirup 54km
Mullalyup 61km
Ballingup 66km
71km
Bridgetown 93km
95km
114km
Manjimup 130km
145km
SO
Vasse Hwy
UT
(15km to 171km
H
Pemberton)
W
E ST
ER
N 194km
Nornalup
HWY
258km
262km Valley of the Giants
301km William Bay
248km Walpole Denmark 314km
BUNBURY TO ALBANY
South Western Highway
Boat Harbour 289km
Albany 338km
Happy Valley 298km
MAP 14
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65
Perth
Armadale 25km
34km Yule Du Roadhouse
35km 51km Glen Eagles Rest Area
62km
Bedfordale
Road Train
Assembly Area
92km Threeways Roadhouse
55km 105km Riverside Roadhouse
79km 118km
88km 133km
AL
BAN
113km Y 144km
158km Williams
159km
185km
191km
Arthur River 198km
HW
253km Kodja Place
Y Kojonup 254km
Goldsworthy GC Rest Area 291km
Great Southern Hwy
to Cranbrook
Gosse GC Rest Area 316km
Martagallup Rest Area 339km
Starcevich VC Rest Area 343km
Mt Barker
356km Mt Barker Pull-In Bay
PERTH TO ALBANY
Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith Rest Area
Albany Highway
Albany Rest Area 402km
Albany 413km
MAP 15
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67
Esperance 483km
475km
454km
Y
HW
Munglinup Rest Area
371km
Munglinup 370km
Jerdacuttup Road Rest Area 348km
ST
COA
Calingup Road 297km 305km
290km Ravensthorpe
286km Meridian Rest Area
276km Kukenarup Memorial Area
TH
SOU
229km
Jerramungup Rest Area 176km
176km
175km Jerramungup Boxwood Hill Roadhouse
117km
Pallinup River Rest Area 111km
Wellstead 96km
ALBANY TO ESPERANCE
South Coast Highway
37km Many Peaks
Bakers Junction
Roadhouse
10km
Albany
MAP 16
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69
Esperance 713km
708km
687km
HWY
T
COAS
Munglinup Rest Area
604km
603km Munglinup
SOUTH
538km
530km Calingup Road Rest Area
Ravensthorpe 521km
504km
459km Lake King
Y
HW
366km
334km Hyden
333km
286km
Kondinin 276km
273km
229km
Albany Highway, Brookton Highway and South Coast Highway
225km Corrigin
162km BROOKTON
146km
134km Brookton
PERTH TO ESPERANCE
108km
80km 89km
62km
ALBANY HWY
Perth
MAP 17
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71
Kalgoorlie 593km
574km
Coolgardie 550km
GR
EA
T
EASTE
RN
463km Boorabbin Memorial
Boorabbin 434km
HWY
399km Yellowdine
365km Southern Cross
357km
Bodallin Town 318km
278km
Merredin 256km
243km
226km
Kelleberrin 200km
193km
170km
Cunderdin 152km
129km Meckering 144km
121km
PERTH TO KALGOORLIE
92km Northam 77km
69km 46km Harry Weeks Memorial Truck Bay
Great Eastern Highway
43km Forsyth Mills
30km Mundaring
24km
25km
Perth
MAP 18
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73
Kalgoorlie
GO
LD
FIE
HW
LD
Y
S
Kambalda West 53km
56km Kambalda East
78km
81km
98km Widgemooltha
COO
LG
ARDI
E
187km Norseman Eyre Hwy turn-off
Bramous Dam 221km
ESP
ERA
NC
E
283km Salmon Gums
Goldfields Highway and Coolgardie-Esperance Highway
Arthur Guest Memorial Park 285km
HW
Y
314km Grass Patch
KALGOORLIE TO ESPERANCE
339km Pioneer Park
365km Gibson
Esperance 392km
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Eucla 709km
709km Eucla
Mundrabilla 643km
634km
Y
EYRE HW
Moondini Bluff 553km
Madura 527km Madura
503km
Cocklebiddy 436km Cocklebiddy
Caiguna 371km Caiguna
332km
304km
HWY
239km
216km Balladonia
Balladonia 190km
E
EYR
NORSEMAN TO EUCLA
82km Southern Hill
78km
Eyre Highway
5km Jimberlina Hill
Norseman
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Kalgoorlie
1017km
1003km
773km Leonora
941km
Y
HW
GO
LDF
Goldfields Hwy IELD
Leinster 643km S 877km Menzies
(166km to Wiluna)
642km 830km
785km
RD
775km
563km
LEINSTER
Sandstone 497km
495km
MT MAGNET
419km
Great Northern Hwy
(3km to Mt Magnet) 335km
Yalgoo 217km
172km
Mt Magnet Road and Goldfields Highway
GERALDTON TO KALGOORLIE
131km
107km
Mullewa 97km
79km
42km
53km
GERALDTON
6km MT MAGNET RD
Geraldton
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Perth
South Armadale 25km
Western
Hwy
Private
51km Gleneagle James Woods
VC
AL
BA
N
Y
HW
Y
Williams Lion Air Vice Marshall
158km Sir Hugh Edwards
Park VC
Warrant Officer Class Two
James Gordon Martup Pool 220km
VC
Private
Arthur Gurney Boscabel 233km
VC
Private
Percival Gratwick Kojonup 253km
VC
AL
BA
N
Y
Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Commander
George Gosse Leon Goldsworthy Tunney 291km
GC GC HW
Y
COMMEMORATION WAY
Private
Leslie Starcevich Kendenup 343km
VC
Corporal
Ben Roberts-Smith Mt Barker 356km
Albany Highway
VC
Albany
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Albany Hwy
Perth (Armadale)
Armadale Rd Al
ba
Hw ny
y
Lieutenant Colonel
58km Pinjarra Frederic Bell
VC
Captain
84km Waroona Hugo Throssell
VC
Sargeant
Martin O’Meara Yarloop 96km
VC
HWY
Lieutenant Colonel
110km Harvey Henry Murray
TERN
VC
WES
Lieutenant
132km Brunswick Charles Pope
VC
TH
SOU
Private
170km Boyanup John Carroll
VC
Lieutenant
Clifford Sadlier Donnybrook 186km
COMMEMORATION WAY
VC
Sergeant
203km Kirup Thomas Axford
VC
South Western Highway
Lieutenant
Alfred Gaby Balingup 216km
VC
Lieutenant
Lawrence McCarthy Bridgetown 244km
VC
MAP 23
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