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Popular one-way routes from Perth

• Perth → Broome 2,048 km · 4–6 days
  Take the inland Great Northern Highway, the shortest sealed route north, with a possible detour to the gorges of Karijini National Park before continuing to Cable Beach in the Kimberley. A popular one-way run that saves the long return drive south. Northern branches are seasonal, so confirm wet-season availability.
• Perth → Alice Springs 2,484 km · 8–11 days · 4WD Campers Only
  Leaving Perth, trade the sealed coastal highways for a genuine red dirt expedition along the Outback Way. Drive inland to Laverton, where the bitumen ends and the unsealed Great Central Road begins. You’ll cut directly across the Great Victoria Desert straight to Uluru, before heading north into Alice Springs at the doorstep of the West MacDonnell Ranges. This remote desert crossing strictly requires a 4WD rental, pre-approved Aboriginal transit permits, and total self-reliance with extra fuel and water between isolated roadhouses.
• Perth → Adelaide 2,693 km · 5–8 days
  Cross the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway, pausing at Esperance for the white sand of Lucky Bay, then the sea-cliff lookouts of the Great Australian Bight and the 146 km dead-straight run of the 90 Mile Straight. Refuel at Ceduna and Port Augusta before the run down to the city. Long fuel gaps and roaming livestock mean this leg is best driven in daylight.
• Perth → Melbourne 3,404 km · 7–10 days
  Follow the Adelaide route across the Nullarbor, then swing south through the Coorong wetlands and wine country before joining the Great Ocean Road for the Twelve Apostles on the final approach. The Grampians make a worthwhile inland detour. Break the Nullarbor stretch over two or three days rather than pushing through.
• Perth → Devonport 3,404 km + ferry · 7–11 days
  Drive the Melbourne route to the coast, then cross Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, which docks right at Devonport. Book the ferry well ahead in summer, especially with a vehicle. This is the natural gateway leg for a wider Tasmanian loop.
• Perth → Darwin 3,848 km · 10–14 days
  The ultimate outback endurance run straight up the Great Northern Highway. This route strictly follows the inland corridor, completely bypassing the scenic Coral Coast detours, Ningaloo Reef, and the deep Kimberley gorges. Instead, it offers a true, remote outback experience through vast red-dirt landscapes, isolated mining hubs, and iconic roadhouses before crossing into the tropical Top End. Strictly a sealed-highway expedition perfectly suited for a fully equipped motorhome. Strongly a dry-season route, as northern sections can still flood in the wet.
• Perth → Sydney 3,932 km · 9–12 days
  Cross to Adelaide, then strike inland through the outback mining town of Broken Hill and the wide plains of western NSW before climbing the Blue Mountains on the final descent to the coast. A classic coast-to-coast crossing. The middle section is remote, so plan fuel and overnight stops carefully.
• Perth → Launceston 3,936 km + ferry · 10–12 days
  An epic cross-country expedition from the west coast to the Tasmanian wilderness. This route takes you inland through the Goldfields, across the vast Nullarbor Plain, and winds down the spectacular Great Ocean Road into Melbourne. From there, cross the Bass Strait to Devonport by ferry, then take a scenic run southeast to Launceston through the Tamar Valley vineyards, with Cataract Gorge on the city’s edge. Be sure to add a day for the winding drive up to Cradle Mountain along the way. A perfect outback-to-island run for a fully equipped motorhome, but remember: ferry vehicle space fills incredibly fast over holidays, so book your crossing well in advance.
• Perth → Hobart 4,116 km + ferry · 9–13 days
  An epic trans-Australia expedition ending in the Apple Isle. The journey starts with a massive, scenic drive across the mainland via the Nullarbor Plain, Adelaide, and Melbourne. From Melbourne, you will board the overnight ferry across the Bass Strait to Devonport. Once in Tasmania, head south down the east coast with a detour to Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay before finishing up in Hobart, anchored by MONA and the historic Salamanca waterfront. Because Tasmanian roads are slower and winding, allow plenty of time per kilometre.
• Perth → Brisbane 4,312 km · 10–14 days
  Take the Nullarbor and inland NSW route, then cross the ranges into southern Queensland, with the Granite Belt wineries around Stanthorpe near the border. A big one-way haul that ends in the subtropics. Split the outback middle into unhurried days rather than marathon drives.
• Perth → Gold Coast 4,367 km · 10–14 days
  Follow the Brisbane route and continue just south to the coast, finishing on the surf beaches of Surfers Paradise with the rainforest hinterland of Lamington close behind. Essentially the Brisbane run plus a short coastal leg. Same advice applies: pace the remote inland section.
• Perth → Cairns 4,428 km · 14–21 days
  The ultimate cross-continental outback-to-tropical expedition. This route cuts across the heart of Australia, heading east through the Goldfields and across the Nullarbor, tracking northeast through outback New South Wales and inland Queensland before transitioning into the lush tropics of Far North Queensland. Ending at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, this massive trans-continental journey demands a fully equipped motorhome and a solid respect for remote outback driving conditions. Strictly a dry-season route, as northern wet-season monsoons can cut off roads across the top.
• Perth → Townsville 4,222 km · 21-28 days
  A massive, cross-continental outback expedition linking the Indian Ocean to the tropical Coral Sea. This route heads east from Perth through the southern outback and across the Nullarbor Plain, cutting north through outback South Australia, New South Wales, and inland Queensland before crossing the Great Dividing Range to Townsville. A true endurance drive requiring a fully equipped motorhome and careful outback preparation. Strictly a dry-season route to avoid wet-season road closures in the north.