Ultimate Guide to RV 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