Are you planning a road trip and aren’t sure where to make your stops? Let us help you! We have the ultimate fourteen-day road trip from Melbourne to Perth, allowing you to soak up the best views, see unmissable sights, and get the most out of your trip. Let’s see what journey awaits you.
Day 1 – Melbourne to Lorne
Start your trip with a 141 km drive to Lorne, where you will drive along the Great Ocean Road, taking in the sights. Along the road to Lorne, there are several places you can stop to make the most out of your road trip; we recommend the following:
- Torquay – to enjoy the Surfworld museum or surf at Bell’s Beach
- Otway Harvest Trail – driving through the Otway Ranges, where you can enjoy a walk, restaurants, or Birregurra markets
Day 2 – Lorne to Port Fairy
A 191km drive takes you to Port Fairy, where you can see some of Australia’s most beautiful scenery. Enjoy sandy beaches, wildlife, and many places to stop and enjoy local produce. Our favourite spots on this drive include:
- Erskine Falls – to enjoy the stunning 30-foot waterfall hidden in a secluded rainforest
- Colac Botanic Gardens – where you can walk tree-lined paths and burn off your child’s energy at their large playground
Day 3 – Port Fairy to Mount Gambier
A 156km drive brings you to Mount Gambier. Along the way, you will enjoy stunning views, with the roads lined with pine trees as you leave the ocean behind. We recommend enjoying the following stops along the way:
- The Giant Yambuk Slide – enjoy the view from the steps before enjoying the 33-meter-long slide
- The Blue Lake – where you can enjoy stunning views and several loop walking trails
Day 4 – Mount Gambier to Kangaroo Island
Today’s 615 km drive takes you to Kangaroo Island, where you can stop along the way and enjoy some beautiful sights, including:
- Echo Farm – to interact with animals, take guided tours, and enjoy the 1940s buildings
- Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park – for guided tours of the caves, beautiful picnic areas, and stunning views
Day 5 – Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
A shorter 180km drive today takes you into Adelaide, where you can enjoy some Australian wine, shopping, and local produce. It’s worth visiting the following:
- Barossa Valley – where you can enjoy 150 wineries and a foodie trail
- Adelaide Central Market – with over 70 stalls to explore and sample local produce
Day 6 – Adelaide to Port Lincoln
A whopping 750km drive will bring you to Port Lincoln, where you can learn more about local and Australian history, enjoying interesting museums along the way. Our favourites include:
- Koppio Smithy Museum – to learn about ancient Aboriginal artefacts and original 1910 buildings
- South Australian Aviation Museum – enjoy the largest displays of civil and military aviation artefacts in South Australia
Day 7 – Rest Day
We recommend stopping at Port Lincoln and enjoying a rest day, where you don’t need to worry about driving and can enjoy the stunning sights and activities on offer. During your rest day, check out the following:
- Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard – where you can see wombats, koalas, water buffalo, and other animals
- Whalers Way – to enjoy some fresh air and overnight camping
Day 8 – Port Lincoln to Ceduna
A 404km drive from Port Lincoln takes you to Ceduna, but there are plenty of stops to enjoy along the way, with stunning views. Our favourites include:
- Coffin Bay – where you can enjoy clear waters and sandy dunes
- Streaky Bay – to enjoy walking trails, cafes, and restaurants with stunning ocean views
Day 9 – Ceduna to Mundrabilla
Enjoy a scenic 598km drive, where you can see sights carved by nature and man-made, with some interesting stops to make along the way, including:
- Penong Windmills – where you can see a collection of windmills and Australia’s largest windmill
- Blow Holes & Caves – including Murrawijinie and Cocklebiddy caves, where you can enjoy nature wonders
Day 10 – Mundrabilla to Salmon Gums
Today is a long 740km drive, but it’s worth going the distance to enjoy unique attractions and learn new things. During your drive, we recommend stopping at:
- Norseman – to see the longest golf, tin camel statues that pay tribute to the camel trains used in the areas early days
- Salmon Gums War Memorial – to pay your respects to those lost in wars and learn about Australia’s history
Day 11 – Salmon Gums to Esperance
Enjoy a shorter 111km drive today where you can enjoy a stunning area of natural beauty at Esperance. During your time here, check out:
- Lake Hillier – to see the best spots, including the pink waters surrounded by a strip of sand
- Cape Le Grand National Park – where you can enjoy beaches, bays, and bush walks
Day 12 – Esperance to Albany
A long 481km drive takes you to Albany, but there are still plenty of fantastic spots to see and enjoy on your longer drive. We recommend seeing:
- Lucky Bay – one of the most beautiful places in Western Australia where you can see kangaroos and enjoy walking tracks
- The Gap and Natural Bridge – enjoy the stunning ocean scenery and take a break from driving at one of the many picnic areas
Day 13 – Albany to Busselton
As your trip nears its end, drive 330km to Busselton, where there are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. Why not try:
- Chainsaw Sculpture Drive – where you can enjoy stunning chainsaw art from all over South and Western Australia
- Sunflowers Animal Farm – where you can pet and feed friendly animals including kangaroos, ducks, goats, lamas, sheep, chickens, and more
Day 14 – Busselton to Perth
Complete your road trip with a final 222km drive that takes you towards the bustling centre of Perth. There are plenty of opportunities to stop along the way and explore national parks and see the stunning city skyline from a far. We recommend stopping at:
- Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park – to enjoy fantastic views of the ocean, several trails, and clifftop views
- Lotterywest Federation Walkway – where you can walk the arched bridge surrounded by eucalyptus and enjoy stunning views of the Canning and Swan Rivers
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