What to do and see in Western Australia, Australia: The Best Scenic Drives

January 11, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
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1. Perth Sunset Coast Drive

West Coast Highway Cottesloe to Mindarie, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Australia http://www.experienceperth.com/things-to-see-and-do/itineraries/sunset-coast-self-drive
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Perth Sunset Coast Drive

2. Great Ocean Drive

Twilight Beach Road 38 Kilometre Circular Loop Drive, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia +61 8 9083 1555 [email protected] http://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/Listing/The_Great_Ocean_Drive
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5.0 based on 319 reviews

Great Ocean Drive

Reviewed By 226bryceb - Perth, Australia

Spectacular coastline and plenty of beaches to swim or just sit and contemplate life. Best to do (anticlockwise direction) from Pink Lake, Eleven Mile Beach then towards Esperance ...

3. Corrigin Wildflower Drive

5km West On Brookton Highway, Corrigin, Western Australia Australia https://www.corrigin.wa.gov.au/visit-corrigin/what-to-do/attractions.aspx
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Corrigin Wildflower Drive

4. Australind Bunbury Tourist Drive

Forrest Highway, Bunbury, Western Australia Australia
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Australind Bunbury Tourist Drive

Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia

We have enjoyed this drive on many occasions over the years; it has also been a stopping place to enjoy a BBQ, crabbing and prawning trips, a Sunday picnic with family and friends. The road has been upgraded, traffic calming facilities installed, a separate cycleway, the estuary on one side and various properties on the other. It has always been a go to place to see wildlife, especially visitors wishing to see kangaroos grazing. Heading Northwards from Bunbury, you will see the turnoff at Australind and on reaching Buffalo Road, its worth while to see more of nature by heading left to Buffalo Beach and onwards through the peninsula to the old Belvidere site, camping grounds and beach area.

5. Cape Range National Park

Yardie Creek Road, Exmouth Exmouth Region, Western Australia 6707 Australia +61 8 9949 2808 http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/cape-range
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4.5 based on 140 reviews

Cape Range National Park

Reviewed By GrannyAC

From all the beaches to visit, the excellent sandy beaches with some with rocks, the snorkeling is amazing. We really enjoyed Oyster Stacks, Turquoise Bay and Lakeside as our favorites. Lakeside and Turquoise Bay provided us with the opportunity to drift. We were able to see emus, kangaroos, all different kinds of birds, etc. and to hike. There is camping however, we had our base in Exmouth as we stayed in town. This Park is amazing and so beautiful.

6. Gibb River Road

Between Derby and Kununurra, Western Australia Australia +61 8 9191 7007 http://www.adventurewild.com.au
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Gibb River Road

Reviewed By 210leonp - Mount Barker, Australia

Well worth taking your time on this trip. Heaps to see and endless photos to take. Breath in the moments and enjoy the drive.

7. Tin Horse Highway

Lake Grace Road, Kulin, Western Australia Australia http://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/tourism_and_local_events/Tin%20Horse%20Highway
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Tin Horse Highway

Reviewed By kbower2016 - Greater Perth, Australia

The entire highway from the Lake Grace turn off to Kulin is interspersed with many humourous works of art highlighting the racing event. You will have a laugh at many of the stops along the way, making for a longer than anticipated travel time on this journey. It is a fantastic laugh a minute experience.

8. Yanchep Beach Road

Yanchep, Wanneroo, Western Australia Australia
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Yanchep Beach Road

9. Caves Road

Margaret River, Western Australia 6285 Australia http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=169680&cmd=sp
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4.5 based on 630 reviews

Caves Road

Reviewed By gtg291b - Sydney, Australia

Caves Road is an extremely scenic drive with several attractions along the way – like beaches, forests, wineries, and a venison farm. The road is also fun to drive with many twists and turns. We took it from Augusta up to Dunsborough and experienced minimal traffic.

10. Golden Quest Discovery Trail

Coolgardie, Western Australia Australia http://goldenquesttrail.com/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Golden Quest Discovery Trail

Reviewed By Heykat1 - Mandurah, Australia

We followed parts of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. We discovered hidden stories of the Goldfields. Can thoroughly recommend using this to plan your journey.

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