Western Australians have named Perth to Margaret River via Pemberton as their top road trip in the state, a new RAC public survey reveals.
The survey saw almost 4,000 West Australians cast a vote for their favourite road trip, with focus given to the experience of the journey, as well as the destination.
From a shortlist of 16 trips, WA voted the top 5 road trips as:
- Perth to Margaret River via Pemberton (830km)
- Perth to Exmouth along the Coral Coast (2960km)
- Perth to Albany and the Porongurups (1250km)
- Kununurra to Broome via Gibb River Road (1200km)
- Perth to Esperance via Albany (993km)
RAC Brand and Tourism executive general manager Tony Pickworth said the survey results showed RAC members and the WA community were becoming increasingly inspired to see and enjoy the state.
“There’s so much beauty in our wonderful state, ranging from popular and iconic drives to lesser-known hidden gems, and we’re delighted to see so many Western Australians exploring their own backyard,” he said.
“Western Australia is home to some of the most breathtaking road trips in the world, so we encourage everyone to put WA top of the list when planning their next getaway.”
"Wind your way through an awe-inspiring corner of WA. Be dwarfed by giant Karri Trees, surrounded by sun-drenched vineyards and captivated by coastal vistas.. This road trip is great anytime of the year."
- RAC on Perth to Margaret River via Pemberton
With the busy festive season approaching, Mr Pickworth advised motorists to plan ahead and stay safe.
“If you’re planning a road trip this summer, driving conditions can be different outside the city limits, so we remind all travellers to make safety the number one priority – stay vigilant, prepare yourself and your vehicle before heading off, plan your route, look up and look out for other motorists on the road,” he said.
For more information on winning road trips, visit rac.com.au/bestroadtrips.
