Aussies love a good road trip, and with good reason. Our beautiful country is diverse and unique with wide open spaces, lush mountains, gorgeous beaches and barren deserts.
Even when you look exclusively at Perth and its surroundings, there are diverse options for you to explore on the road.
Where to Go
Perth is within easy reach of many stunning and unique locations. You can take a two-hour trip or stretch your road trip out to one week.
Lancelin Sand Dunes
The Lancelin Sand Dunes is about a two-hour drive away from Perth CBD. Take the Indian Ocean Drive for a more scenic coastal drive.
The Pinnacles Desert
The Pinnacles Desert is one-hour from Lancelin Sand Dunes, three-hours away from Perth CBD.
Cervantes Beach
Cervantes Beach is just 20 minutes from Pinnacles Desert, three-hours and twenty from Perth CBD.
Dongara
Dongara is a destination for fishing and water sports, or simply just to stop in for fuel and picking up some fish and chips.
Geraldton
If you like to visit populated areas, Geraldton is the next big town from Perth. You will find plenty of restaurant and shopping options here. It is four and a half hours from Perth.
Gregory (Pink Lake)
A stunning natural wonder, the pink lake is about an hour and 10 minutes from Geraldton and five hours and thirty minutes from Perth.
Kalbarri National Park
For hiking and nature enthusiasts, Kalbarri is the perfect spot. It is six hours from Perth and two hours from Gregory.
How to Prepare
Before any road trip, you should do a thorough check of the condition of your car, especially if you are going to remote or off-road areas.
Here is your road-trip car-care checklist:
Fluids
- Oil
- Radiator fluid
- Brake fluid
- Power steering fluid
- Transmission fluid
Tyres
- Air pressure – 1,500 kilometres
- Rotation – 8,000 to 13,000 kilometres
General maintenance
If your car is nearly due for a service, it’s best to book in and have the service completed before embarking on your road trip. This will guarantee that your brake pads are in good condition, your air filters are clean, all light bulbs are working, and your belts and hoses are in good shape. A service before leaving will help to ensure your car is in the best shape for the journey with no nasty surprises. It also gives you an opportunity to ask your mechanic for tips on what to look out for on the road.
When you return, go through the checklist again to make sure that your fluids are OK and there was no damage on your trip.
For all your car servicing or auto repairs need, give us a call on (08) 6500 1708 or contact us online. We’ll be there when you need us – on the road, in the workshop, or at home.