A Guide to Rest Areas and Roadside Amenities

DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS

Driving in Western

AustraliaA guide to safe stopping places

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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.

Acknowledgement of Country 1

About Us 2

Travel Map 2

Roadside Stopping Places 2

Parking bays and rest areas 3

Sharing rest areas 4

Blackwater disposal 5

Changing Places 5

Planning a Road Trip? 6

Basic road rules 6

Multi-lingual Signs 6

Safe overtaking 6

Oversize and Overmass Vehicles 7

Cyclones, fires and floods - know your risk 8

Fatigue 10

Manage Fatigue 10

Rest Areas, Roadhouses and Driver Reviver 11

What to do if you breakdown 11

Towing and securing your load 12

Planning to tow a caravan, camper trailer or similar? 12

Contents

Securing your load 12

Give Animals a Brake 13

Travelling with pets? 13

Driving on remote and unsealed roads 14

Unsealed Roads 14

Litter 15

Useful contacts 16

Our Regions 17

Perth Metropolitan Area 18

Kimberley 20

Pilbara 22

Mid-West Gascoyne 24

Wheatbelt 26

Goldfields Esperance 28

South West 30

Great Southern 32

Route Maps 34

DRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREASDRIVING IN WA • A GUIDE TO REST AREAS

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Acknowledgement of Country The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

About UsMain Roads represents one of the world’s most expansive road networks. We care about providing world class outcomes for our customers through a safe, reliable and sustainable road-based transport system.

Our regional offices located in Albany, Bunbury, Narrogin, Northam, Kalgoorlie-boulder, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Port Hedland, Derby, Broome and Kununurra deliver services with, and for the community, to ensure the best possible driving experience on our network.

We have designed this guide to help make your trip across Western Australia (WA) smoother, safer and more enjoyable. If you would like to provide your comments or feedback, please email us at [email protected] or call 138 138.

Travel MapKnow before you go! Our online Travel Map provides you with the latest road incident and impact information you need to plan

a safe and efficient trip across Western Australian roads. Navigate the map to find find rest areas and amenities including toilets, accessible toilets, roadhouses, heavy vehicle parking, picnic facilities and bins.Plan your trip now - travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au

Roadside Stopping PlacesA roadside stopping place is an area beside the road designed to provide a safe place for vehicles to pull over in the event of an emergency. Stopping places can also double as ‘special stops’ for rest areas, scenic lookouts, information bays or road-train assembly.

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At Main Roads, we care about keeping WA

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Parking bays and rest areasAcross WA you’ll find:

• More than 900 parking bays (minor rest areas) which provide a safe place to stop

• Around 500 stops that offer basic facilities such as a toilet, table, shelter or bin; these are primarily designed to cater for motorists to stop and rest for a short period

• Over 200 heavy vehicle rest areas that are designed to allow heavy vehicle drivers to carry out short, purpose-based stops including load checks, completing logbooks and addressing associated operational needs. Overnight stays may be allowed in some heavy vehicle rest areas (look for the signs)

• 70 rest areas that allow overnight stays (stopping is not to exceed more than 24 consecutive hours)

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Electric Vehicle Charging Locations

The availability of charging stations is ex-panding, so we recommend checking out www.plugshare.com before you leave. This will give you an up to date view about where charging infrastructure is located, what type and speed it is, any restrictions on availability and whether it’s currently in service. Keep in mind you might not have mobile phone coverage everywhere throughout the state, so some pre-planning is recommended.

Sharing Rest AreasBy law, heavy vehicle operators have to stop each day. Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas on our network are specifically designed to cater for this requirement and provide truckies with a safe spot to carry out load checks, complete their log book or take a compulsory rest break.

If you are intending to stop or camp in a 24-hour rest area overnight, please be courteous – park up on the side of the rest area, set up off the road-way and be sure to leave enough room for our truckies to safely enter, get the rest they need, and exit.

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Remember to be mindful when sharing rest areas with heavy and oversize vehicles,

and don’t over-stay your 24 hour limit.

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Blackwater DisposalBlackwater, which includes waste water and sewage, may only be disposed of in rest area displaying the ‘effluent dump site’ sign, shown here. If a dump site is not available, it must be taken to the nearest town dump site. Waste should not be dumped into river water catchments or toilets on site.

Changing PlacesChanging Places provide suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. A number of Changing Places can only be accessed using a Master Locksmiths 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 changingplaces.org.au

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Effluent dump site

Photos courtesy of Changing Places and The Shire of Katanning.

Planning a Road Trip?Basic Road RulesWhether you're new to driving on WA’s roads or not, we encourage you to review the State’s road rules and penalty information before you set off. Fines and/or the loss of demerit points are applicable if you are caught breaking the law.

Speeding contributes to around 60 deaths at police-attended crashes on our roads each year. The fact is – the faster you travel, the longer it takes to stop, and more fatalities occur on our open roads than anywhere else in WA.

While you are permitted to touch a mobile phone only if secured in a mounting affixed to your vehicle to accept or end a phone call, using your mobile phone while driving to text, email, use social media, take a photo or video is illegal.

All drivers and passengers must sit in a seat that has a seatbelt available and the seatbelt must be fastened and worn correctly. Child car restraints are also mandatory for children from birth to seven years of age.

Visit rsc.wa.gov.au for more information on speeding, mobile phone use, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, double demerits, red lights and intersections.

Multi-lingual SignsYou might spot some multi-lingual advisory signs on your journey, designed to help international drivers safely navigate the State’s most popular tourist routes.

The signs have been produced in German, French and Simplified Mandarin to remind drivers to keep left when driving in Australia.

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Safe OvertakingOvertaking can be dangerous, especially in our regions where you’re likely to come across some of the largest trucks in the world.

To overtake safely:

• Make sure you have a long, straight, stretch of road ahead of you

• Be patient – if you can’t see what’s up ahead, then wait for a better opportunity


• NEVER overtake on a curve or hill where visibility is reduced

• Only return to the left hand side of the road when you can see the road-train’s headlights in your rear view mirror and remember to indicate before moving back – never cut off a road-train as they can’t stop quickly

• If you can, use your UHF radio to call through to the vehicle in front of you on Channel 40

• You say: “Copy in PM12”

• They reply: “Copy that”

• You say: “I am in the vehicle behind you, could you let me know when it is clear and safe to pass?” and be prepared to pass when the driver advises

• They reply: “Copy caravan behind PM12, it’s clear to go”

• You say: “Copy that, we are on our way”


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Did you know that some of our

road-trains are up to 60 metres long? That equates to 11

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Remember, while you can use a UHF or CB radio while driving, you must remain in full control of your vehicle while doing so

There are also penalties for the misuse of emergency channels on the UHF

Oversize and Overmass VehiclesSometimes, you might encounter a heavy vehicle carrying a large, wide load. These oversize and overmass loads are often accompanied by a pilot or traffic escort warden vehicle. If you see one of these you must:

1. Slow down

2. Move left

3. Prepare to stop

4. Follow any directions given by the pilot or warden

It's important to know what to do when it's bigger than you - visit our website for more information.

Cyclones, fires and floods - know your riskFires, 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.

• Never walk or drive through floodwaters – this is extremely dangerous. Flood waters can take control of a four-wheel drive in just 30cm of flowing water

If you plan to travel in bushfire season, it’s essential you know what to do if you encounter a bushfire. Roads may be closed, and visibility can be severely reduced due to smoke.

• Before you leave, take the time to have a conversation with your fellow travellers and plan what you will do in the event of a bushfire, cyclone or other emergency

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Roads may be close due to flooding in wet season, which runs from November to April. You may also come across unpredictable conditions at floodways and creek crossings.

To minimise your risk during wet season:

• Travel in a four-wheel drive where possible, particularly on unsealed roads


• Bring an emergency kit that includes a portable battery-operated radio, torch, spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, first aid kit, prescription medication, toiletries and enough food and water for at least five days

• Follow all signage and the directions of emergency services personnel (if applicable)

• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to arrive

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• Familiarise yourself with the community warning system for cyclones, bushfires and other hazards

• Stay up-to-date with current warnings by checking Emergency WA (emergency.wa.gov.au), listening to ABC or local radio, or by calling 13 DFES

For more information on how to travel safely during fire, flood or cyclone season, including what to pack in your emergency kit, visit dfes.wa.gov.au.

Fatigue

Fatigue is a silent killer on WA roads.

With almost 150,000 kilometres of road in WA, the distance between some of our remote towns can be considerable and, in some cases, conditions can be very hot and dry with limited fuel, water and food available.

Planning ahead is crucial to managing fatigue on long road trips and making sure you arrive at your destination safely. Your reaction time when driving, after being awake for 17 hours, is equivalent to someone having a blood alcohol level of 0.05%.

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In 2018, 87 per cent of fatigue

related fatalities occurred in

regional Western Australia.

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Early danger signs of fatigue include:

• Wandering or disconnected thoughts

• Missing a gear, road sign or exit

• Slowing unintentionally

• Braking too late

If you

• Are yawning

• Are blinking more than usual

• Are having trouble keeping your head up

• Notice your eyes closing for a moment or going out of focus

• Forget the last few kilometres that you’ve driven

STOP – have a break, swap drivers if possible or have a short sleep.


Rest Areas, Roadhouses and Driver Reviver

In addition to the rest areas on our road network there are more than 30 Roadhouses that provide a safe stopping place for drivers.

There are also a number of Driver Reviver stations, where volunteers donate their time to help people stop, revive, survive and reach their destination safely.

Further information on Driver Reviver stations can be found at roadwise.asn.au.

The Road Safety Commission’s Fatigue Information Booklet also provides additional information, facts and figures which you may find useful for your journey.

What to do if you breakdown

Breaking down mid road-trip can be annoying but, breaking down in a remote area of WA can be fatal. It’s not uncommon for the temperature to reach a blistering 45 to 50 degrees Celsius across some areas so it’s important that you prepare, plan and pack accordingly.

PREPARE: Check that your vehicle is in good working order and has a suitable spare tyre, wheel jack and brace. If you can, travel in pairs or groups and, plan to travel outside of peak heat-wave conditions.

PLAN: Make a trip plan and share it with someone you trust who is not travelling with you. Be sure to advise that person when you have arrived at your destination and when you’re ready to leave again.

PACK:

• Buy or hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and/or Satellite Phone for communications. It’s important to ensure these items are registered and GPS enabled

• A well-equipped first aid kit

• Food and water – allow for at least three litres of water per person, per day as well as some extra for car breakdowns

• Extra fuel, particularly if you’re travelling in remote areas where fuel stops can be hundreds of kilometres apart

• If you can, consider packing common spare parts for your vehicle such as fanbelts, radiator hoses, fuses, oil, duct tape and radiator coolant

If you do breakdown, stay in/with your vehicle, which provides shade and is much easier to find in an aerial search. If you can, call 000 and tune in to Channel 40 on your UHF radio for road user communication.

If you own a smartphone, download the ‘Emergency + App’. This free app has been developed by Australia’s Emergency Services; it uses GPS functionality to help the Responder provide critical location details to mobilise emergency services. Read more about the App at emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au.

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Towing and securing your loadPlanning to tow a caravan, camper trailer or similar?

Towing places extra demands on a vehicle and, with so many changes to vehicle design over the years, it’s important you understand your vehicle’s towing capability to prevent costly damage and crashes. You also need to know how to equip your vehicle and how to fit and load what you intend to tow.

When you’re on the road, be sure to:

• Inspect the towing combination shortly after commencing your journey, and during rest stops

• Check that the brakes and wheel bearings of the towed vehicle are not overheating

• Check that the coupling and safety chains are secured

• Check that tyres are still correctly inflated and lights are functional

Visit transport.wa.gov.au for more information about how to tow safely.

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Did you know that if you’re

towing a caravan, trailer or similar, the maximum speed you can

travel is 100 km/h?

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Securing your load

It’s also important that any load you’re carrying is properly secured to prevent objects from injuring people, obstructing the path of drivers or damaging another vehicle or the road surface.

In WA, a Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Inspector may undertake a load restraint inspection on any vehicle. A load can be anything from household goods to building materials and green waste. If you are transporting objects with your vehicle then, as the driver, you are responsible for ensuring it is properly secured and restrained. Check out the Load Restraint Guide at ntc.gov.au for more information.


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Give Animals a BrakeAnalysis undertaken on the Great Northern Highway shows that approximately 83 per cent of cattle-related crashes occur at dawn and dusk – the problem is you can’t hear animals on the road and, most of the time, you can’t see them until it’s too late.

If you’re planning to drive in our pastoral regions, particularly at dawn and dusk:

• Be aware and alert – if you see just one cow on the road or roadside, slow down and take note of your surroundings

• Watch out for warning signs on the road – different regions have different animals

Remember to give animals a brake and slow down at dusk and dawn. Livestock collisions can be fatal for drivers, passengers and animals.

Travelling with pets?

Baiting programs operate across Western Australia’s agricultural and pastoral regions 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.

Driving on remote and unsealed roads

The roads and driving conditions in WA can be very different to almost anywhere else in the world.

Unsealed Roads

Outside of the Perth Metropolitan Area, and regional cities and towns, you may see roads that are unsealed, which means they are typically made of loose material like gravel or dirt. Travelling on unsealed roads can cause large clouds of dust, making it difficult to see. It can also cause your tyres to skid, and you may lose control of your vehicle.

Conditions on unsealed roads can change quickly due to the weather, the number of vehicles on the road and the type of vehicle using the road. To stay safe on unsealed roads:

• Slow down on bends and drive to the conditions – skidding is common on unsealed roads and can develop quickly

• Do not brake suddenly

• Keep your headlights on low beam so that other drivers can see you

• Keep a safe distance from all other vehicles

• Do not overtake if visibility is poor

• Learn what to do if your vehicle gets bogged

• Carry spare tyres, tubes, a tyre repair kit and an air compressor – unsealed roads can have sharp rocks which puncture tyres easily

• 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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Private PropertyThe land either side of sealed and unsealed roads is usually private property. You should avoid taking unsigned tracks unless you have approval from the owners. To travel through Aboriginal land, a permit is essential. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heri-tage provides an online mapping tool which allows you to plan your trip and identifies which land requires a permit. Visit dplh.wa.gov.au/entrypermits for more information.

National Parks may also require a pass for entry – visit parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au.


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GatesUnless signed otherwise, the general rule for gates is ‘Leave the gate as you found it’ – if you find the gate closed, it should be left closed; if you find it open, leave it open.

COVID-19Check wa.gov.au for the latest information and travel advice that may be in place for your intended destination.

LitterBin it, you know it’s the right thing to do…

Litter and illegal dumping damages our environment, our beaches and our urban wetlands. It also costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to clean-up.

Main Roads provides bin facilities at some rest areas across the road network and these bins are emptied regularly as part of our regional maintenance programs. In peak holiday periods however, some of the bins might be full. If the bin is full on your travels, please take your rubbish with you and dispose of it at the next stop or town.

Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABC) provides leadership in the field of litter prevention and reduction in WA. Through community awareness and engagement, education, legislation and enforcement strategies, KABC works to change the attitudes and behaviours of the community and strives for a litter-free WA.

Since 2016, Main Roads and KABWA have been working together as part of the WA Naturally Thanks You campaign, to provide free car litter bags from roadhouses across the State.

To read more about what KABWA are doing, visit kabc.wa.gov.au.

Remember, we all have a role to play in keeping WA litter-free.

Useful contactsOrganisation Phone Website Call or visit website forEmergency Services 000 Police, Fire or Ambulance life

threatening situations ONLYPolice 131 444 police.wa.gov.au Non-emergency 24 hour

Police assistanceMain Roads Western Australia

138 138 mainroads.wa.gov.au travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au

General road enquiries, reporting roadside hazards or faults, reporting animals on the road, latest road closure information

138 486 Heavy vehicle enquiries, information on sharing the road with trucks and oversize and overmass loads

Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)

1300 659 210 bom.gov.au Weather, cyclone advice

Caravan Industry Association (CIA)

9358 5622 caravanwa.com.au Travel tips, towing guide, caravan park information

Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

133 337 dfes.wa.gov.au emergency.wa.gov.au

Natural disasters, bush fire, flood and cyclone warnings. Standard emergency warning signal

1800 709 355 Fire ban informationDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) - Parks and Wildlife Services

9219 9000 dbca.wa.gov.au Park brochures and guides

Road Safety Commission 9323 4688 rsc.wa.gov.au Road safety adviceWA Country Health 9222 4222 wacountry.health.wa.gov.au List of WA Country Health

Services and emergency 24 hour contacts for Alcohol and Drug Information, 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

Royal Automobile Club (RAC) WA

131 703 rac.com.au Emergency Roadside Assistance, touring information

Western Australian Visitor Centres

9483 1111 wavisitorcentre.com.au Information and maps on exploring Western Australia

WA Local Government Association (WALGA)

9213 2000 walga.asn.au Local shires and council directory

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iPlanning for your trip is important. Visitor Centres are dotted all around Western Australia and staff can provide you with important information and advice about the local area you’re in, such as where the nearest fuel station is, where to stay, what to see and what to do.

For a full list of Visitor Centres across WA visit wavisitorcentre.com.au

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Known for its mild winters, hot summers and clear blue skies, Perth is a mecca for walking, cycling, swimming, sailing and fishing.

Thrill-seekers will be excited to jump on to Perth’s newest adventure – the Matagarup Zip+Climb. Shoot 400 metres down the zip line, landing in Burswood Park or, opt to climb the 314-steps to the top of the bridge’s main arch, 72 metres above the Swan River.

If nature is more your thing then a visit to Kings Park is a must. One of the world’s largest inner city parks, Kings Park showcases more than 3,000 species of flora and offers spectacular views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, city centre and Darling Ranges.

A short ferry ride from the city, Rottnest Island offers the opportunity to wander along beautiful sandy beaches and spot 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 to see and do!

Separated by the mighty Swan River, the Perth Metropolitan Area is essentially broken up into the Northern and Southern suburbs, and the Perth Hills.

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Meantime, just 30 minutes away, Perth’s Swan Valley and the Perth Hills combine rustic charm with phenomenal food and wine, allowing you to immerse yourself into a gourmet paradise.

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For further information on travelling our Perth Metropolitan Area visit experienceperth.comi

Head Office Don Aitken Centre, Waterloo Crescent,

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The Kimberley Region is bordered by the Pilbara Region to the south, and Northern Territory to the east. The Kimberley has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth.

Approximately half the Kimberley’s 39,000 strong population comprises Aboriginal people, representing more than 30 traditional Aboriginal language groups.

The Kimberley is home to magnificent gorges, some of the world’s most amazing

wildlife, epic freshwater swimming holes and an extensive network of 4WD tracks and outback stations dotted with the tangled beauty of the Boab Tree.

The beach town of Broome is famously known for its Cable Beach and spectacular sunset camel rides, while El Questro Wilderness Park, situated 1.5 hours west of Kununurra, with its bushwalking trails, Aboriginal rock art and breathtaking gorges, has to be seen to be believed.

Western Australia’s Kimberley Region represents one-sixth of Western Australia’s land mass, equivalent to twice the size of the State of Victoria and three times the size of England.

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You’ll also find the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley, home to the 360 million year old Bungle Bungle Range.

In the Kimberley, the outback and the beach combine like never before to offer stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and an idyllic location to start your next adventure.

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For further information on travelling in the Kimberley visit australiasnorthwest.comi

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The Pilbara is home to three of WA’s most famous national parks – Millstream, Chichester, Karlamilyi and Karijini – where rugged gorges and serene waterfalls are a sight to behold.

Millstream-Chichester’s annual wildflower display (June – August) sees some of the most amazing natural plant species come to life. One of the few National Parks with permanent water and associated wetlands, it is also home to over 120 bird species, 30 species of mammal and 150 species of reptile.

At 1.3 million hectares, Karlamilyi is WA’s largest and most remote National Park. Past ice glaciers remain a feature and key highlight of the Park, which is home to the Martu Aboriginal people.

Karijini, the second largest National Park in Australia, is defined by mountains and flat valleys, gorges and tree-lined waterways. The Park can often top 40 degrees Celsius so, visiting in late Autumn, Winter or early Spring is recommended.

The Pilbara Region extends from the Indian Ocean on the west to the Northern Territory border on its east. Across the Great Sandy Desert, it is bordered by the Kimberley Region to the north and the Mid West-Gascoyne and Goldfields Esperance Regions to the south.

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The National Heritage Listed Dampier Archipelago provides some of the most amazing rock art in Australia, and is accessible from the Pilbara as are the Montebello and Mackerel Islands.

Encompassing history, archaeology, spectacular nature and the oldest settlement in the North West (Roebourne) the Pilbara offers an adventure like no other.

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For further information on travelling in the Pilbara visit australiasnorthwest.comi

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Start your trip in the Mid-West by visiting the Abrolhos Islands, where snorkelling and diving amongst the amazing green and blue coral reef lets you soak up the natural beauty of the Coral Coast.

Kalbarri National Park showcases over a million years of natural landscape, while Coalseam Conservation Park comes alive with multi coloured wildflowers after the Winter rainfall.

Did you know that by 2024, the Mid-West will be home to the world’s largest radio telescope? The Square

Kilometre Array Project will collect data over one million square metres, enabling astronomers to monitor the sky in unprecedented detail.

A visit to the World Heritage-Listed Shark Bay will give you the chance to straddle the western most point in Australia. You can also dabble with the dolphins at Monkey Mia or go on a 4WD adventure through one of the five amazing national parks.

In the Gascoyne you’ll find WA’s World Heritage-Listed Ningaloo Reef. With over 300 species of coral and 500 species of fish,

The Mid-West Gascoyne region extends from Green Head to Exmouth and inland to Meekatharra.

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Ningaloo Reef provides a once-in-a-lifetime marine experience.

Cap off an epic adventure on the coast by joining an eco-tour to interact with Humpback Whales, signing up to swim alongside a sea turtle or taking a snorkel with the majestic Whale Shark (between mid-March and August).

With so much to do in this amazing area, you’ll never want to leave!

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For further information on travelling in the Mid-West Gascoyne visit australiascoralcoast.com or australiasgoldenoutback.comi

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The Wheatbelt produces $3.35 billion and 41 per cent of of WA’s total gross value of agricultural commodities including nearly two-thirds of WA’s wheat production, half of the State’s wool production and the majority of WA’s lamb, mutton, oranges and honey.

The turquoise waters of Cervantes and Jurien Bay are a major tourist attraction, particularly during the summer, while wildflower season (July to October) transforms the eastern Wheatbelt into a sea of colours.

If bushwalking is more your thing head for the prehistoric Wave Rock, or take some time to explore the culturally significant Mulkas Cave, adorned with handprint stencils touted to be at least 40,000 years old.

En route, you’ll probably pass a unique stretch of road with an open gallery of tin horses. Aptly named Tin Horse Highway the road celebrates the now infamous Kulin Bush Races.


ALBANY HWY

BROOKTON HWY

GREAT EASTERN HWY

GRE

ATN

ORT

HER

N

BRAND

HWY

INDIAN

OCEAN

DR

PERTH

Wongan Hills

Dalwallinu

Merredin

Southern Cross

Brookton

Narrogin

Kondinin

Lake Grace

WaginDarkan

Williams

York

Bindoon

INDIANOCEAN

N

HWY

Lancelin

Gingin

Jurien

Corrigin

Northam

From Jurien Bay in the North, to Lake King in the South, The Wheatbelt is well known as the agricultural centre of WA.

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ALBANY HWY

BROOKTON HWY

GREAT EASTERN HWY

GRE

ATN

ORT

HER

N

BRAND

HWY

INDIAN

OCEAN

DR

PERTH

Wongan Hills

Dalwallinu

Merredin

Southern Cross

Brookton

Narrogin

Kondinin

Lake Grace

WaginDarkan

Williams

York

Bindoon

INDIANOCEAN

N

HWY

Lancelin

Gingin

Jurien

Corrigin

Northam

For the history buffs out there, you can self-drive your way along Pioneers’ Pathway between Toodyay and Merredin – and make sure you take some time to have a dip in the original Tin Dog Creek watering hole.

Take a little time to head off the beaten track and you’ll be amazed at what you find.

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Narrogin Office Mokine Road,

Narrogin

Northam Office Peel Terrace,

Northam

3,491km

State Roads

157,000km2

Area

76,000

Population


542

Structures

N

GOLDFIELDSHW

Y

Laverton

GREATAUSTRALIAN

BIGHT

Leonora

Cosmo Newberry

Warburton

Wiluna

KalgoorlieCoolgardie

Norseman

Esperance

Albany

Menzies

EYRE HWY

COOLGARDIE-ESPERANCE HWY

COAST

SOUTH

HWY

GREAT EASTERN

GREAT CENTRAL ROAD

HWY

Warakurna

Affectionately known as the Golden Outback, the region is centred around the mining town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder where historic buildings and character pubs are a reminder of the gold rush bygone era. Kalgoorlie is also home to the 3.5 km long Super Pit, which is visible from space.

Just over two hours away, you’ll find the 51 renowned Antony Gormley sculptures at Lake Ballard or, keep heading north to the historic town of Leonora. You can also venture to ghost town Gwalia, home to Hoover House, originally built in 1898 for

mine manager Herbert Hoover, who went on to become the 31st President of the United States.

On the edge of the Little Sandy Desert you’ll find Wiluna, gateway to two epic 4WD adventures – the Canning Stock Route heading north to Halls Creek and Gunbarrel Highway, heading east to Alice Springs.

A stark contrast to the red dirt of the north, the southern end of the region is known for its crystal blue water and wide sandy beaches.

The largest of our regions, Goldfields-Esperance covers almost one million square kilometres, which is three times the size of the state of Victoria!

Goldfields-Esperance

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N

GOLDFIELDSHW

Y

Laverton

GREATAUSTRALIAN

BIGHT

Leonora

Cosmo Newberry

Warburton

Wiluna

KalgoorlieCoolgardie

Norseman

Esperance

Albany

Menzies

EYRE HWY

COOLGARDIE-ESPERANCE HWY

COAST

SOUTH

HWY

GREAT EASTERN

GREAT CENTRAL ROAD

HWY

Warakurna

Esperance is home to Cape Le Grand National Park, the beautiful Recherche Archipelago and endless coastal walks. The spectacular 600 metre Lake Hillier will also leave a lasting impression, with its bright pink hue resting alongside the bluest of blue oceans.

So if you’re looking for gold or happy to bask in red dirt, blue oceans or pink lakes…this is the spot for you.

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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Office 83 Piesse Street,

Boulder

2,202km

State Roads

941,000km2

Area

54,000

Population


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Structures

Nestled along the Geographe Bay, just a few hours south of Perth, the calm beaches of Busselton and Dunsborough provide a perfect spot for swimmers and snorkelers to take in the beauty of the big blue sea.

Head a little further south and you’ll hit WA’s premier wine region, Margaret River, where over 100 wineries mingle with gastronomic cheese and chocolate delights, amazing surf and giant timber forests.

Inland, the ancient limestone Jewel Cave is home to helectites, cave coral, pendulites and the longest straw stalactite on show.

On the tip of Cape Leeuwin, Australia’s south westerly most point, Augusta’s historic lighthouse is the largest of its kind on mainland Australia, constructed from local limestone in 1895.

Across the South West and further into the Great Southern, you’ll find 24 national parks where almost 80 percent of plant species found there, are not found anywhere else on earth.

With one of the longest whale watching seasons in the world, the South West also offers an opportunity to see humpback,

Our most popular tourist destination is also our smallest region but that doesn’t stop the South West from packing a punch.

South West

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INDIAN OCEAN

Manjimup

SOUTH

Bridgetown

Boyup Brook

Collie

DonnybrookCapel

Busselton

BunburyDardanup

Harvey

Waroona

Pinjarra

Margaret River

Nannup

WESTERN

HWY

COALFIELDS HWY

FORREST

HW

Y

BUSS

ELL

HWY

Augusta

southern right, blue and killer whales all along the coast, along with dolphins and stingrays.

If you’ve done all that and still have room for more, maybe you’ll want to try your hand at fishing, four-wheel driving or camping…either way, there’s no shortage of amazing experiences in the South West.

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Bunbury Office Robertson Drive,

Bunbury

1,764km

State Roads

29,000km2

Area

287,000

Population


880

Structures

At the heart of the region is the town centre of Albany, home to the National Anzac Centre which commemorates the war through visual and audible displays, and pays tribute to those who have served. You may like to travel down one of WA’s Commemorative Way routes on your way to Albany, which you’ll find on pages 78 and 80 of this guide.

Albany is home to one of the most amazing rock formations on the south coast – The Gap – offering outstanding views of the Southern Ocean all the way to West Cape Howe.

Just under one hour away, Denmark is scattered with wineries and attractions such as the internationally recognised Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, where you can wander 40 metres above the ground through 600 metres of treetops.

The Great Southern shares in the 24 national parks of the South West region where almost 80 percent of plant species found are not found anywhere else on earth. Bluff Knoll is the perfect place to absorb views across the range or, you might like to take in the ancient granite domes of the Porongurup National

At the bottom end of our great State you’ll find the laid back, picturesque Great Southern Region.

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GREAT AUSTRALIAN BIGHT

JerramungupALBANY

RavensthorpeNyabing

GnowangerupTambellup

Cranbrook

Kojonup Broomehill

KatanningWoodanilling

Mount Barker

Denmark

AlbanyH

WY

SOUTH

COASTHWY

SOUTHWESTERN HWY

Bremmer Bay

Hopetoun

Park from the Granite Skywalk which is suspended on Castle Rock.

For something a little different, explore the Public Silo Trail that links rural and coastal towns with world class mural art…on grain silos.

Festivals or food, nature or art – the Great Southern is the place to explore, escape and relax.

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Albany Office 2-6 Kelly Street,

Albany

2,243km

State Roads

49,000km2

Area

61,000

Population


170

Structures

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Route Maps

Map 1 Perth to Geraldton via Wanneroo Road, Indian Ocean Drive and Brand Highway 36

Map 2 Muchea to Geraldton via Brand Highway 38

Map 3 Geraldton to Carnarvon via North West Coastal Highway 40

Map 4 Carnarvon to Port Hedland via North West Coastal Highway and Great Northern Highway 42

Map 5 Muchea to Mt Magnet via Great Northern Highway 44

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, Derby-Gibb River Road, Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway 54

Map 11 Wyndham to the Northern Territory Border via Great Northern Highway 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

Map 15 Perth to Albany via Albany Highway 64

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

Map 19 Kalgoorlie to Esperance via Goldfields Highway and Coolgardie Esperance Highway 72

Map 20 Norseman to Eucla via Eyre Highway 74

Map 21 Geraldton to Kalgoorlie via Mt Magnet Road and Goldfields Highway 76

Map 22 Commemoration Way - Albany Highway 78

Map 23 Commemoration Way - South Western Highway 80


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Effluent dump site

Facility for people with

disability

ToiletsShelter TablesRest area

24 hour rest area

Parking

R

Truck Parking

Bays

Accessible Tables

Accessible Toilets

Note: The maps in this guide aim to provide a summary of the major rest areas on the Western Australian State road network however, there may be a number of other, 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.

Guide to Safe Stopping PlacesHow to use our maps

The maps on the following pages are designed to provide an overview of some of our key Western Australian travel routes, while also pinpointing some of the safe stopping places along the way.

You can plan your trip, and get a full list of safe stopping places by visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au before you go.

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.

R

Roadhouse

North Town Road Change

(Roadhouses are privately owned

and motorists are encouraged to

check the facilities and availability of fuel with the

roadhouse before embarking)

MAP 1 PERTH TO GERALDTONWanneroo Road, Indian Ocean Drive and Brand Highway

Perth

OCEAN

Nilgen

Cervantes Rd (3km to Cervantes)

Wedge Lookout

Jurien Bay

Ledge Point Rd (5km to Ledge Point)

Breakwater Dr (10km

to Two Rocks)

Yanchep Beach Rd (5km to Yanchep)

WANNEROORD

INDIANM

oore RiverDR

Lancelin Rd (7km to Lancelin)

Ham

ersley Rd (5km to W

alkaway)

Geraldton 4

km12

The Lakes Rd (3km to Greenhead)

BRANDHWY

Dongara S-Bends Caravan Park

62km72km

82km

104km

132km133km

156km 217km

174km 296km

349km

167km

388km

R

R

36


Perth

OCEAN

Nilgen

Cervantes Rd (3km to Cervantes)

Wedge Lookout

Jurien Bay

Ledge Point Rd (5km to Ledge Point)

Breakwater Dr (10km

to Two Rocks)

Yanchep Beach Rd (5km to Yanchep)

WANNEROORD

INDIAN

Moore River

DR

Lancelin Rd (7km to Lancelin)

Ham

ersley Rd (5km to W

alkaway)

Geraldton 4

km12

The Lakes Rd (3km to Greenhead)

BRANDHWY

Dongara S-Bends Caravan Park

62km72km

82km

104km

132km133km

156km 217km

174km 296km

349km

167km

388km

R

R

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MAP 2 MUCHEA TO GERALDTONBrand Highway

Ham

ersley Rd (5km to W

alkaway)

Geraldton 416km

Muchea

48km

BRAND

HWY

74km

Badgingarra151km

172km

198km

Eneabba225km

254km

Dongara

305km

BRAND

HWY

103km

Regans Ford

103kmCaltex Cataby

106kmLiberty Cataby

Coomallo

Arrow

smith

253kmA

rrowsm

ith 337kmS-Bends Caravan Park

27kmG

inginH

oneycomb Rd

(2km to Gingin)

Eneabba-Three Springs Rd (300m

to Eneabba)

R

R

R

R

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Ham

ersley Rd (5km to W

alkaway)

Geraldton 416km

Muchea

48km

BRAND

HWY

74km

Badgingarra151km

172km

198km

Eneabba225km

254km

Dongara

305km

BRAND

HWY

103km

Regans Ford

103kmCaltex Cataby

106kmLiberty Cataby

Coomallo

Arrow

smith

253kmA

rrowsm

ith 337kmS-Bends Caravan Park

27kmG

inginH

oneycomb Rd

(2km to Gingin)

Eneabba-Three Springs Rd (300m

to Eneabba)

R

R

R

R

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Carnarvon 478km

Geraldton

NORTH WEST COASTAL

Northam

pton

474km448km

Edaggee398km

381km

Galena

113km

23km

Nerren N

erren187km

67km71km

126km

Overlander

279km

Wooram

el355km

Shark Bay Rd (128km to D

enham)

Billabong232km

52km

Kalbarri Rd (65km to Kalbarri)

HWY89km

Binnu

R

R

R

MAP 3 GERALDTON TO CARNARVONNorth West Coastal Highway

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Carnarvon 478km

Geraldton

NORTH WEST COASTAL

Northam

pton

474km448km

Edaggee398km

381km

Galena

113km

23km

Nerren N

erren187km

67km71km

126km

Overlander

279km

Wooram

el355km

Shark Bay Rd (128km to D

enham)

Billabong232km

52km

Kalbarri Rd (65km to Kalbarri)

HWY

89kmBinnu

R

R

R

41

42

Nanutarra Rd (268km

to Tom Price)

Carnarvon

Yalabia81km

6km

Minilya-Exm

outh Rd (90km to Coral Bay; 215km

to Exmouth)

(km

to Coral Bay)12

Nanutarra Roadhouse

360km

Minilya

130km

Lyndon River179km

179km

Burkett Information Bay

BurkettInform

ationBay

248km

256kmYannarie River

286km

363km

NORTH

MINILYA-EXMOUTH ROAD

WEST

Break Dow

n Bay

Madigan Rd (6km

to Karratha)

Port Hedland 857km

579km

5km

63

Robe River477km

HWY

426km

520km

Miaree Pool

Mardie Rest Bay

598km

615km

615km

763km 836kmFM

G Rail Lookout

COASTAL

656km

G REAT NO

RTH ERN HW

Y

Onslow

Rd (79km to O

nslow)

Pannawonica Rd (46km

to Pannawonica)

Fortescue Roadhouse

Peawah

Roebourne Rd (18km to Point Sam

son)

Exmouth

Minilya Lyndon River

130km

225km

255km

345km

Minilya-Exm

outh Road and Burkett Road can provide analternate route for visitors to the N

orth West Cape 248km

Great Northern H

ighway

(to New

man)

R

R

R

R

MAP 4 CARNARVON TO PORT HEDLANDNorth West Coastal Highway


43

Nanutarra Rd (268km

to Tom Price)

Carnarvon

Yalabia81km

6km

Minilya-Exm

outh Rd (90km to Coral Bay; 215km

to Exmouth)

(km

to Coral Bay)12

Nanutarra Roadhouse

360km

Minilya

130km

Lyndon River179km

179km

Burkett Information Bay

BurkettInform

ationBay

248km

256kmYannarie River

286km

363km

NORTH

MINILYA-EXMOUTH ROAD

WEST

Break Dow

n Bay

Madigan Rd (6km

to Karratha)

Port Hedland 857km

579km

5km

63

Robe River477km

HWY

426km

520km

Miaree Pool

Mardie Rest Bay

598km

615km

615km

763km 836kmFM

G Rail Lookout

COASTAL

656km

G REAT NO

RTH ERN HW

Y

Onslow

Rd (79km to O

nslow)

Pannawonica Rd (46km

to Pannawonica)

Fortescue Roadhouse

Peawah

Roebourne Rd (18km to Point Sam

son)

Exmouth

Minilya Lyndon River

130km

225km

255km

345km

Minilya-Exm

outh Road and Burkett Road can provide analternate route for visitors to the N

orth West Cape 248km

Great Northern H

ighway

(to New

man)

R

R

R

R

MAP 5 MUCHEA TO MT MAGNETGreat Northern Highway

44

Muchea

84km

Bindoon65km

Hibbertia Reserve

New

Norcia

115km

Wubin

253km

Walebing

148km

171km

69km69km

192km

196km

248km

254km

53kmChittering Roadhouse

Jibberding Nature Reserve

276km

Mt M

agnet 500km

GREAT

Paynes Find402km

295km

333km Kirkalocka Station484km

NORTHERN

HWY

R R


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Muchea

84km

Bindoon65km

Hibbertia Reserve

New

Norcia

115km

Wubin

253km

Walebing

148km

171km

69km69km

192km

196km

248km

254km

53kmChittering Roadhouse

Jibberding Nature Reserve

276km

Mt M

agnet 500km

GREAT

Paynes Find402km

295km

333km Kirkalocka Station484km

NORTHERN

HWY

R R

MAP 6 MT MAGNET TO NEWMANGreat Northern Highway

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Meekatharra Caltex

196km

New

man 616km

Mt M

agnet

Cue79km

49km

Meekatharra

194km

Kumarina Station

376km

Capricorn547km

68km

122km132km

264km

Gascoyne River South Branch

337km

438km442km

578km

Capricorn Roadhouse594km

607km

GREAT

NORTHERN

HWY

Kumarina Roadhouse

R

R

R

Marble Bar Road

(289km to M

arble Bar)


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Meekatharra Caltex

196km

New

man 616km

Mt M

agnet

Cue79km

49km

Meekatharra

194km

Kumarina Station

376km

Capricorn547km

68km

122km132km

264km

Gascoyne River South Branch

337km

438km442km

578km

Capricorn Roadhouse594km

607km

GREAT

NORTHERN

HWY

Kumarina Roadhouse

R

R

R

Marble Bar Road

(289km to M

arble Bar)

MAP 7 NEWMAN TO PORT HEDLAND Great Northern Highway

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New

man

Mount Robinson

114km

Karijini Dr (30km

to Karijini)

103km

Tognolini172km

187km

Gibber Flats

226km

255km

Nanutarra-M

unjina Rd

Port Hedland 443km

GREATNORTHERNHWY

2Cam

el Creek271km

282kmRedm

ont

324km

390km

406km

FMG

Rail Lookout429km

441km

North W

est Coastal Hw

y(to Karratha)

Auski M

unjina Roadhouseand A

ccomm

odationR


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New

man

Mount Robinson

114km

Karijini Dr (30km

to Karijini)

103km

Tognolini172km

187km

Gibber Flats

226km

255km

Nanutarra-M

unjina Rd

Port Hedland 443km

GREATNORTHERNHWY

2Cam

el Creek271km

282kmRedm

ont

324km

390km

406km

FMG

Rail Lookout429km

441km

North W

est Coastal Hw

y(to Karratha)

Auski M

unjina Roadhouseand A

ccomm

odationR

MAP 8 PORT HEDLAND TO FITZROY CROSSINGGreat Northern Highway

50

80 Mile Beach Rd

980 M

ile Beach)(

km to

Port Hedland

330km

Marble Bar Rd

(150km to

Marble Bar)

Stanley380kmPardoo

140km

243km

Bidyadanga

De G

rey River64km

12km

135km

274km

405km

Goldw

ire439km

GREAT

NORTHERNHWY

40km

Sandfire Roadhouse

414km

Broome Rd (30km

to Broome)

Fitzroy Crossing 929km

514km

Nillibubbica

631km

633km

Willare

691km

Derby H

wy (40km

to Derby)

Boab Tree765km 815km

Ellendale834km

906km 922km

748km

Port Smith Rd (23km

to Port Smith)

458km

Barn Hill

0Barn H

illRd (1

km to

Beach)

Pardoo Rd4

Pardoo Station(1

km to

)

48km0

RoebuckRoadhouse

567km

712km

117km

Bell Street RTAA

Pardoo Roadhouse

R

R

R

R

R

Cape Keraudren (8km to Caretakers)


5180 M

ile Beach Rd9

80 Mile Beach)

(km

to

Port Hedland

330km

Marble Bar Rd

(150km to

Marble Bar)

Stanley380kmPardoo

140km

243km

Bidyadanga

De G

rey River64km

12km

135km

274km

405km

Goldw

ire439km

GREAT

NORTHERNHWY

40km

Sandfire Roadhouse

414km

Broome Rd (30km

to Broome)

Fitzroy Crossing 929km

514km

Nillibubbica

631km

633km

Willare

691km

Derby H

wy (40km

to Derby)

Boab Tree765km 815km

Ellendale834km

906km 922km

748km

Port Smith Rd (23km

to Port Smith)

458km

Barn Hill

0Barn H

illRd (1

km to

Beach)

Pardoo Rd4

Pardoo Station(1

km to

)

48km0

RoebuckRoadhouse

567km

712km

117km

Bell Street RTAA

Pardoo Roadhouse

R

R

R

R

R

Cape Keraudren (8km to Caretakers)

MAP 9 FITZROY CROSSING TO KUNUNURRAGreat Northern Highway and Victoria Highway

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Fitzroy Crossing

87km202km

GREAT

NO

RTHERN

HWYTanami Rd (170km

to Wolf Creek

Crater, 1033km to Alice Springs)

(6km to Larraw

a Station) Halls Creek

287km277km

308km

Leychesters Rest397km

Mary Pool

188km

297kmH

alls Creek

Ngum

ban Cliff

Duncan Rd (188km to N

T Border)

Mt Pierre Station Rd

(3.5km to M

imbi Caves)

273km

Bungle BunglePurnululu

Kununurra669km

Spring Creek405km W

armun

457km

472kmTelegraph

Doon D

oonRoadhouse

550km

Dunham

Rest Area

576km

610km

VICTORIA

HWY

Great Northern Hwy (5.5km

to Wyndham

)

Cockburn Rest Area486km

Desm

ondsRest A

rea

420km

Muluks

Rest Area

105km

140km

155km

Larrawa Station turn-off

R

R


53

Fitzroy Crossing

87km202km

GREAT

NO

RTHERN

HWYTanami Rd (170km

to Wolf Creek

Crater, 1033km to Alice Springs)

(6km to Larraw

a Station) Halls Creek

287km277km

308km

Leychesters Rest397km

Mary Pool

188km

297kmH

alls Creek

Ngum

ban Cliff

Duncan Rd (188km to N

T Border)

Mt Pierre Station Rd

(3.5km to M

imbi Caves)

273km

Bungle BunglePurnululu

Kununurra669km

Spring Creek405km W

armun

457km

472kmTelegraph

Doon D

oonRoadhouse

550km

Dunham

Rest Area

576km

610km

VICTORIA

HWY

Great Northern Hwy (5.5km

to Wyndham

)

Cockburn Rest Area486km

Desm

ondsRest A

rea

420km

Muluks

Rest Area

105km

140km

155km

Larrawa Station turn-off

R

R

MAP 10 DERBY TO KUNUNURRA (Gibb River Road)Derby Highway, Gibb River Road, Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway

54

Mt H

art Rd (50km to M

t Hart H

omestead)

Bell Gorge /

Silent Grove Cam

ping

Derby

34km

DERBY HWY

GIBB

RIVERRD

Imintji

22km

7

Galv

ns Gorge

a292km

Phillips Range - The Bench286km

20km

5M

arch Fly Glen

21km

9

19km

6Len

ard Gorge

n

12km

4W

injana G

orged

/TunnelCreek

Kununurra 735km

Mount Barnett

327km

406km

Great Northern Hwy

(km

to Wyndham

)40

Great Northern Hwy

(km

to Halls Creek)313

Emm

a Gorge

636km

626kmEl Q

uestro

Hom

e Valley Station593km

669km

Ellenbrae Station476km

Kalumburu Rest A

rea

Kalumburu Rd (272km

to Kalumburu)

367kmG

ibb River Station

VICTORIA

HWY

R

R

R

R

R


55

Mt H

art Rd (50km to M

t Hart H

omestead)

Bell Gorge /

Silent Grove Cam

ping

Derby

34km

DERBY HWY

GIBB

RIVERRD

Imintji

22km

7

Galv

ns Gorge

a292km

Phillips Range - The Bench286km

20km

5M

arch Fly Glen

21km

9

19km

6Len

ard Gorge

n

12km

4W

injana G

orged

/TunnelCreek

Kununurra 735km

Mount Barnett

327km

406km

Great Northern Hwy

(km

to Wyndham

)40

Great Northern Hwy

(km

to Halls Creek)313

Emm

a Gorge

636km

626kmEl Q

uestro

Hom

e Valley Station593km

669km

Ellenbrae Station476km

Kalumburu Rest A

rea

Kalumburu Rd (272km

to Kalumburu)

367kmG

ibb River Station

VICTORIA

HWY

R

R

R

R

R

MAP 11 WYNDHAM TO NORTHERN TERRITORY BORDERGreat Northern Highway and Victoria Highway

Wyndham

GREAT

Cockburn

HWY

42km

Maggie

1km

4

NORTHERN

Great Northern Hwy

(313km to Halls Creek)

Derby-Gibb River Rd(Refer M

ap 10 for detailedinform

ation)

3km

4

Messm

ate Way

Northern Territory Border 12

km8

Lake Argyle Rd(35km

to Lake Argyle)

126km

VICTORIA

HWY

8km

7Kununurra Border Checkpoint

80km 90km(credit card only)

122km

R

R

56


Wyndham

GREAT

Cockburn

HWY

42km

Maggie

1km

4

NORTHERN

Great Northern Hwy

(313km to Halls Creek)

Derby-Gibb River Rd(Refer M

ap 10 for detailedinform

ation)

3km

4

Messm

ate Way

Northern Territory Border 12

km8

Lake Argyle Rd(35km

to Lake Argyle)

126km

VICTORIA

HWY

8km

7Kununurra Border Checkpoint

80km 90km(credit card only)

122km

R

R

57

MAP 12 PERTH TO AUGUSTAKwinana Freeway, Forrest Highway and Bussell Highway

58

Augusta 318km

Margaret River Koom

bana Dr (4km

to Bunbury)

265km

Cowaram

up253km

Capel192km

Busselton217km

Paris Rd (2km to Australind)

145km

159km

170km172km

178km188km

206km

226km

Carbanup Roadhouse234km

BUSSELLHWY

Eelup Roundabout

Perth

Forrest Hw

y Service Centre85km

Forestry Rd (17km to H

arvey)

Preston Beach Rd (to Preston Beach)

Pinjarra Rd (9km to Pinjarra)

Pinjarra Rd (8km to M

andurah)101km

Settlers Roadhouse126km

Myalup Roadhouse

137km

FORREST

HWY

FWY

KWINANA

Baldivis Service Centre40km72km

R

RR

RR

R

R


59

Augusta 318km

Margaret River Koom

bana Dr (4km

to Bunbury)

265km

Cowaram

up253km

Capel192km

Busselton217km

Paris Rd (2km to Australind)

145km

159km

170km172km

178km188km

206km

226km

Carbanup Roadhouse234km

BUSSELLHWY

Eelup Roundabout

Perth

Forrest Hw

y Service Centre85km

Forestry Rd (17km to H

arvey)

Preston Beach Rd (to Preston Beach)

Pinjarra Rd (9km to Pinjarra)

Pinjarra Rd (8km to M

andurah)101km

Settlers Roadhouse126km

Myalup Roadhouse

137km

FORREST

HWY

FWY

KWINANA

Baldivis Service Centre40km72km

R

RR

RR

R

R

MAP 13 BUNBURY TO COLLIESouth Western Highway and Coalfields Highway

60

Bunbury

Collie 56km

Waterloo Service Station

15km

23km

SOUTH

24km

34km

Alister Rd (1km to Allanson)

HWY

WESTERN

FORREST HWY

COALFIELDSBoyup Picton Rd (10km

to Dardanup)

HWY

7km

20km

TO

PERTH

50km4km

Eelup Roundabout

R


61

Bunbury

Collie 56km

Waterloo Service Station

15km

23km

SOUTH

24km

34km

Alister Rd (1km to Allanson)

HWY

WESTERN

FORREST HWY

COALFIELDS

Boyup Picton Rd (10km to D

ardanup)

HWY

7km

20km

TO

PERTH

50km4km

Eelup Roundabout

R

MAP 14 BUNBURY TO ALBANYSouth Western Highway

62

Bunbury

Vasse Hw

y(15km

to Pem

berton)

Albany 338km

Boyanup21km

Donnybrook

36km

Kirup54km

Mullalyup

61km

Ballingup66km

Manjim

up130km

Bridgetown

93km

Walpole

248km

19km

71km

95km

114km145km

171km

194km

258kmN

ornalup

289kmBoat H

arbour

298kmH

appy Valley

SOUTH

WESTERNHWY

262kmValley of the G

iants

301kmW

illiam Bay

Denm

ark314km

Eelup Roundabout

FORREST HW

Y

SOUTH W

ESTERN HW

Y


63

Bunbury

Vasse Hw

y(15km

to Pem

berton)

Albany 338km

Boyanup21km

Donnybrook

36km

Kirup54km

Mullalyup

61km

Ballingup66km

Manjim

up130km

Bridgetown

93km

Walpole

248km

19km

71km

95km

114km145km

171km

194km

258kmN

ornalup

289kmBoat H

arbour

298kmH

appy Valley

SOUTH

WESTERNHWY

262kmValley of the G

iants

301kmW

illiam Bay

Denm

ark314km

Eelup Roundabout

FORREST HW

Y

SOUTH W

ESTERN HW

Y

MAP 15 PERTH TO ALBANYAlbany Highway

64

Albany 413km

Great Southern Hw

yto Cranbrook

Kojonup25

km4

Goldsw

orthy GC Rest A

rea291km

316kmG

osse GC Rest A

rea

Mt Barker

356km

343kmStarcevich VC Rest A

rea

Albany Rest A

rea402km

HWY

25km

3Kodja Place

339kmM

artagallup Rest Area

Mt Barker

Pull-In BayCorporal Ben Roberts-Sm

ith Rest Area

PerthArm

adale

34km35km

BedfordaleRoad Train

Assem

bly Area

51km

92kmThreew

ays Roadhouse

105kmRiverside Roadhouse

113km

55km

Glen Eagles Rest A

rea

62km

79km

88km

118km133km

144km

William

s158km

25km

159km

185km

191kmA

rthur River198km

ALBANY

Yule Du

Roadhouse

R

R

R

R


65

Albany 413km

Great Southern Hw

yto Cranbrook

Kojonup25

km4

Goldsw

orthy GC Rest A

rea291km

316kmG

osse GC Rest A

rea

Mt Barker

356km

343kmStarcevich VC Rest A

rea

Albany Rest A

rea402km

HWY

25km

3Kodja Place

339kmM

artagallup Rest Area

Mt Barker

Pull-In BayCorporal Ben Roberts-Sm

ith Rest Area

PerthArm

adale

34km35km

BedfordaleRoad Train

Assem

bly Area

51km

92kmThreew

ays Roadhouse

105kmRiverside Roadhouse

113km

55km

Glen Eagles Rest A

rea

62km

79km

88km

118km133km

144km

William

s158km

25km

159km

185km

191kmA

rthur River198km

ALBANY

Yule Du

Roadhouse

R

R

R

R

MAP 16 ALBANY TO ESPERANCESouth Coast Highway

66

Albany

176km

SOUTH

Many Peaks

37km

10km

Bakers JunctionRoadhouse

Wellstead

96km111km

Pallinup River Rest Area

117kmBoxw

ood Hill Roadhouse

Jerramungup

175km

176kmJerram

ungup Rest Area

229km

276kmKukenarup M

emorial A

rea

Esperance 483km

HWY

COAST

Ravensthorpe290km

286kmM

eridian Rest Area

305km

348kmJerdacuttup Road Rest A

rea

371kmM

unglinup Rest Area

454km

475km

Munglinup

370km

297kmCalingup Road

R

R

R

RR


67

Albany

176km

SOUTH

Many Peaks

37km

10km

Bakers JunctionRoadhouse

Wellstead

96km111km

Pallinup River Rest Area

117kmBoxw

ood Hill Roadhouse

Jerramungup

175km

176kmJerram

ungup Rest Area

229km

276kmKukenarup M

emorial A

rea

Esperance 483km

HWY

COAST

Ravensthorpe290km

286kmM

eridian Rest Area

305km

348kmJerdacuttup Road Rest A

rea

371kmM

unglinup Rest Area

454km

475km

Munglinup

370km

297kmCalingup Road

R

R

R

RR

MAP 17 PERTH TO ESPERANCEAlbany Highway, Brookton Highway and South Coast Highway

68

Perth 62km

Brookton

80km89km

108km

134km

146km

162km

225kmCorrigin

229km

LKondinin

276km

273km

286km

Hyden

334km333km

BROOKTON

ALBANY HW

Y

708km

Esperance 713km

366km

Lake King459km

Ravensthorpe521km

504km

Calingup Road Rest Area

530km

538km

Munglinup

603km

Munglinup Rest A

rea604km

687km

SOUTHCOAST HWY

HWYR

R

R

R

R


69

Perth 62km

Brookton

80km89km

108km

134km

146km

162km

225kmCorrigin

229km

LKondinin

276km

273km

286km

Hyden

334km333km

BROOKTON

ALBANY HW

Y

708km

Esperance 713km

366km

Lake King459km

Ravensthorpe521km

504km

Calingup Road Rest Area

530km

538km

Munglinup

603km

Munglinup Rest A

rea604km

687km

SOUTHCOAST HWY

HWY

R

R

R

R

R

MAP 18 PERTH TO KALGOORLIEGreat Eastern Highway

70

Perth

Mundaring

Northam

30km24km

25km

46kmH

arry Weeks M

emorial Truck Bay

69km

77km

Meckering

129km121km

92km

Cunderdin152km

144km

170km193km

Kellerberrin200km

226km

Merredin

256km

278km

243km

Kalgoorlie 593km

GREAT

Bodallin Town

318km

357km

Southern Cross365km

Yellowdine

399km

Coolgardie550km

Boorabbin434km

Boorabbin Mem

orial463km

574km

EASTERNHWY

R

R

R


71

Perth

Mundaring

Northam

30km24km

25km

46kmH

arry Weeks M

emorial Truck Bay

69km

77km

Meckering

129km121km

92km

Cunderdin152km

144km

170km193km

Kellerberrin200km

226km

Merredin

256km

278km

243km

Kalgoorlie 593km

GREAT

Bodallin Town

318km

357km

Southern Cross365km

Yellowdine

399km

Coolgardie550km

Boorabbin434km

Boorabbin Mem

orial463km

574km

EASTERNHWY

R

R

R

MAP 19 KALGOORLIE TO ESPERANCEGoldfields Highway and Coolgardie-Esperance Highway

72

Kambalda W

est53km

Kalgoorlie

Esperance 392km

ESPERANCE

Kambalda East

81km

Widgem

ooltha

Eyre Hw

y turn-off

56km

Salmon G

ums

283km GOLDFIELDS

HWY

78km

98km

COOLGARDIE

Bramous D

am221km

HWY

Arthur G

uest Mem

orial Park285km

314kmG

rass Patch

339kmPioneer Park

365kmG

ibson

Norsem

an187km

R


73

Kambalda W

est53km

Kalgoorlie

Esperance 392km

ESPERANCE

Kambalda East

81km

Widgem

ooltha

Eyre Hw

y turn-off

56km

Salmon G

ums

283km GOLDFIELDS

HWY

78km

98km

COOLGARDIE

Bramous D

am221km

HWY

Arthur G

uest Mem

orial Park285km

314kmG

rass Patch

339kmPioneer Park

365kmG

ibson

Norsem

an187km

R

74

MAP 20 NORSEMAN TO EUCLAEyre Highway

Eucla 709km

Norsem

an

304km

EYRE

Jimberlina H

ill5km

Balladonia216km78km

Southern Hill

82km

Balladonia190km

239km

332km

CaigunaCaiguna

371km Cocklebiddy436km

Cocklebiddy

503km

Madura

Madura

527km

Moondini Bluff

553km

634km

Mundrabilla

643km

Eucla709km

HWY

EYRE HWY

R

RR

R

R

R


75

Eucla 709km

Norsem

an

304km

EYRE

Jimberlina H

ill5km

Balladonia216km78km

Southern Hill

82km

Balladonia190km

239km

332km

CaigunaCaiguna

371km Cocklebiddy436km

Cocklebiddy

503km

Madura

Madura

527km

Moondini Bluff

553km

634km

Mundrabilla

643km

Eucla709km

HWY

EYRE HWYR

RR

R

R

R

76

MAP 21 GERALDTON TO KALGOORLIEMt Magnet Road and Goldfields Highway

Geraldton

6km

Mullew

a9km7

4km2

5km3

7km9

10km7

1km

31

17km2

Yalgoo21

km7

335kmGreat N

orthern Hw

y(3km

to Mount M

agnet)

GERALDTON

MO

UNT M

AGNET RD

Goldfields Hw

y(1

km to W

iluna)66

Kalgoorlie10

km17

419m k

Sandstone497km

495km

563km

Leinster643km

642km

Leonora773km

103m

0k

941km

877kmM

enzies

830km

785km

775km

GOLDFIELDS

SANDSTONE

HWY

RDMOUNT MAGNET

R

R

R


77

Geraldton

6km

Mullew

a9km7

4km2

5km3

7km9

10km7

1km

31

17km2

Yalgoo21

km7

335kmGreat N

orthern Hw

y(3km

to Mount M

agnet)

GERALDTON

MO

UNT M

AGNET RD

Goldfields Hw

y(1

km to W

iluna)66

Kalgoorlie10

km17

419m k

Sandstone497km

495km

563km

Leinster643km

642km

Leonora773km

103m

0k

941km

877kmM

enzies

830km

785km

775km

GOLDFIELDS

SANDSTONE

HWY

RDMOUNT MAGNET

R

R

R

MAP 22 COMMEMORATION WAYAlbany Highway

Alb

an

y

23

3km

ALBANY

Bo

scab

el

Priva

teA

rthu

r Gu

rney

VC

25

3km

Ko

jon

up

Priva

teP

erciva

l Gra

twickV

C

29

1km

Tu

nn

ey

Lieu

ten

an

t Co

mm

an

der

Leo

n G

old

swo

rthy

GC

Lieu

ten

an

t Co

mm

an

der

Geo

rge G

osseG

C

34

3km

Ken

den

up

Priva

teLe

slie S

tarce

vichV

C

35

6km

Mt B

arker

Co

rpo

ral

Ben

Ro

berts-S

mithV

C

HW

Y

So

uth

Weste

rnH

wy

Perth

25

km

ALBANY

HWY

51k

m

158

km

22

0km

Arm

ad

ale

Gle

neag

leP

rivate

Jam

es W

oo

ds

VC

Willia

ms L

ion

Park

Air V

ice M

arsh

all

Sir H

ug

h E

dw

ard

sV

C

Martu

p P

oo

lW

arra

nt O

ffice

r Cla

ss Two

Jam

es G

ord

on

VC

78


Alb

an

y

23

3km

ALBANY

Bo

scab

el

Priva

teA

rthu

r Gu

rney

VC

25

3km

Ko

jon

up

Priva

teP

erciva

l Gra

twickV

C

29

1km

Tu

nn

ey

Lieu

ten

an

t Co

mm

an

der

Leo

n G

old

swo

rthy

GC

Lieu

ten

an

t Co

mm

an

der

Geo

rge G

osseG

C

34

3km

Ken

den

up

Priva

teLe

slie S

tarce

vichV

C

35

6km

Mt B

arker

Co

rpo

ral

Ben

Ro

berts-S

mithV

C

HW

Y

So

uth

Weste

rnH

wy

Perth

25

km

ALBANY

HWY

51k

m

158

km

22

0km

Arm

ad

ale

Gle

neag

leP

rivate

Jam

es W

oo

ds

VC

Willia

ms L

ion

Park

Air V

ice M

arsh

all

Sir H

ug

h E

dw

ard

sV

C

Martu

p P

oo

lW

arra

nt O

ffice

r Cla

ss Two

Jam

es G

ord

on

VC

79

MAP 23 COMMEMORATION WAYSouth Western Highway

Perth (Arm

adale)

SOUTH

58kmPinjarra

Lieutenant ColonelFrederic Bell VC

84kmW

aroonaCaptainH

ugo Throssell VC

96kmYarloop

SargeantM

artin O’M

eara VC

110kmH

arveyLieutenant ColonelH

enry Murray

VC

132kmBrunsw

ickLieutenantCharles Pope VC

170kmBoyanup

PrivateJohn Carroll VC

203kmKirup

SergeantThom

as Axford VC

186kmD

onnybrookLieutenant

Clifford Sadlier VC

216kmBalingup

LieutenantAlfred Gaby

VC

244kmBridgetow

nLieutenant

Lawrence M

cCarthy VC

HWY

WESTERN

Armadale Rd

Albany Hwy

Albany Hw

y

80


Perth (Arm

adale)

SOUTH

58kmPinjarra

Lieutenant ColonelFrederic Bell VC

84kmW

aroonaCaptainH

ugo Throssell VC

96kmYarloop

SargeantM

artin O’M

eara VC

110kmH

arveyLieutenant ColonelH

enry Murray

VC

132kmBrunsw

ickLieutenantCharles Pope VC

170kmBoyanup

PrivateJohn Carroll VC

203kmKirup

SergeantThom

as Axford VC

186kmD

onnybrookLieutenant

Clifford Sadlier VC

216kmBalingup

LieutenantAlfred Gaby

VC

244kmBridgetow

nLieutenant

Lawrence M

cCarthy VC

HWY

WESTERN

Armadale Rd

Albany Hwy

Albany Hw

y

81

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