Ultimate Guide to RV Friendly Touring Western Australia

Western Australia is made for RV travel: endless sealed highways, welcoming country towns, and jaw-dropping coastlines. This map-ready RV itinerary follows a logical loop around WA, linking together RV-friendly towns, reliable fuel stops, and caravan-friendly overnight locations.

Route Overview

WA RV Loop:
Perth → South West → South Coast → Goldfields → Mid-West → Coral Coast → Pilbara → (Optional Kimberley) → Perth

Best seasons

• South & West Coast: September–April

• Pilbara & Kimberley: May–September (dry season)

LEG 1: Perth  to South West

Easy distances, top-tier facilities

Perth → Mandurah → Busselton → Margaret River → Pemberton

RV notes

• Excellent caravan parks and dump points

• Short, relaxed driving days

• Ideal start to a long trip

LEG 2: South West → South Coast

Forests, cliffs, and cool coastal air:

Pemberton → Walpole → Denmark → Albany → Esperance

Why RV travellers love this section

• Spacious, big-rig friendly parks

• Stunning coastal rest areas

• Cooler summer temperatures

LEG 3: South Coast → Goldfields

Transition from coast to outback

Route:
Esperance → Ravensthorpe → Norseman → Kalgoorlie-Boulder → Merredin

RV essentials

• Fuel available at every stop

• Fully sealed highways

• Classic WA outback scenery

LEG 4: Goldfields → Mid-West

Quiet roads, friendly RV towns

Merredin → Mukinbudin → Perenjori → Morawa → Geraldton

Why this section shines

• Low-cost or donation-based stays

• Frequent dump points

• Minimal crowds

LEG 5: Coral Coast

One of Australia’s best RV drives

Geraldton → Kalbarri → Denham → Coral Bay → Exmouth

Important tips

• Book parks early in peak season

• Watch wind exposure near the coast

• World-class snorkelling straight from shore

LEG 6: Pilbara

Remote, dramatic, unforgettable

Exmouth → Karratha → Port Hedland

RV planning notes

• Long distances between stops

• Fuel and water planning essential

• Best travelled in winter months

Optional Extension: The Kimberley (Dry Season Only)

Port Hedland → Broome → Fitzroy Crossing → Kununurra

Returning to Perth

• Fast option: Great Northern Highway

• Scenic option: Inland Mid-West & Wheatbelt loop