Road Trip – Top Spots Less Than 5 Hours From Perth

Who's keen for a road trip? You'll be surprised the places you can go in WA which are less than 5 hours from Perth.

Pemberton

Pemberton road trip
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Get back to nature in Pemberton.

Considered the green jewel in Western Australia’s South West, with towering Karri forests, rich agricultural lands and stunning Southern Ocean provide rich experiences and adventure options for everyone.

What to do in Pemberton

Gloucster Tree and Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree

Want to scale 61m or 75m high trees?

No longer used as a look out for bush fires, you can now scale these giant Karri trees up to a platform in their upper branches for spectacular views of the surrounding Karri forest.

For more information visit pembertonvisitor.com.au

Canoeing

Why discover Pemberton by foot when you can do it by water?

Pemberton has a variety of canoe journeys allowing visitors to cruise the pristine river systems of the Old Growth Forests.

Website: hikingandcanoeing.com.au

Travel and Accommodation

Time from Perth: 3 hours 40mins (view map)
Where to stay: Drafty’s Campsite

Yallingup

Yallingup road trip from Perth
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Surf, swim, eat/drink, Instagram and relax – Yallingup has fast become a go-to holiday destination within Western Australia not only for its amazing surf breaks but because of its Instagram-worthy landscapes.

What to do in Yallingup

Injidup Natural Spa

Who’s up for a natural spa?

At end of Wyadup Road, Yallingup there is a place that one of Australia’s must-see Instagram hotspots.

Relax in the waters as the waves from behind the rock pool create jet like water pressure, as the water flows down the rock face and capture the perfect Instagram moment at the same time.

Read more: WA’s Top Swimming Holes

Barnyard 1978

Wine, pasta & honey.

Explore and indulge in this casually classy style restaurant, cellar door & honey store in Yallingup – with a viewing window allowing visitors to watch signature pasta in the making, with estate wine & Barnyard Bees Honey tasting to please your palate.

Website: barnyard1978.com.au

Travel and Accommodation

Time from Perth: 2 hours 50mins (view map)
Where to stay: Yallingup Beach Holiday Park

WA’s Top Pitstops

Perth is a driving capital. We love the freedom to be at the wheel when it comes to getting to our next destination, but sometimes it can become a chore, a bit of a yawn fest when driving for long stretches.

To make sure you are kept fully aware from point A to B, we list the top pitstops just outside of Perth to recharge your mental batteries and sometimes stomach too.

Sometimes the best and safest way to travel is to travel to point C and D before getting to B.

Read more: The Top WA Pitstops On Your Next Road Trip From Perth

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