Extraordinary Fact: Ningaloo Reef is the world's largest fringing reef, reached by the shortest swim. Read more

How far and how long? Know
the distance before you go.

Help make your travels
safer and more enjoyable.

Find the transport you
are looking for.

Need a map of the area?

Browse Map Directory

Travel Around WA

Western Australia may be big - but it's very easy to travel within the State.

Travel by Tour

Join a tour and let someone else do the driving for you! A range of tours are available throughout WA so you don't miss a thing. For more information on tours in Western Australia do a tour search.

Travelling by Coach and Rail

Major coach and rail services offer hop-on hop-off packages, allowing visitors to coordinate their flexible itineraries.

Another option is to purchase a range of 'travel passes', which provide flexible travel on coach and rail services within the state, subject to certain conditions. Most passes are based on distance travelled over a designated period of one, two or three months and are popular with international travellers.

Some coach tours will also drop off at designated points along the route, providing the benefits of a guided tour with the option to get off and travel independently.

Transwa is a good source of information for regular bus services around the State.

Or alternatively, use Transport Search.

Fly High in the Sky

Air travel is often the fastest way to go and also offers the chance for an aerial view. Commercial jet services operate between major centres like Albany, Esperance, Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Karratha, Broome, and Kununurra.

While most offer regular advertised passenger services, others provide regular charter flights to Bunbury, Margaret River and the northern coastal resorts of Monkey Mia and Kalbarri.

Some operators will fly at lower altitudes for 'flight-seeing', so check with the airline and local visitor centres to determine the best value and experience.

Drving Holidays

Driving holidays are one of the best ways to experience the wide open spaces and unique landscapes of Western Australia. Rental cars and motorhomes are readily available and require a valid driver's license. While international licenses are not required, they are recommended.

Visitors will find a huge range of national and international rental brands and special offers, so shop around for the best deal. Ensure quoted costs include insurance, taxes and other charges before taking delivery.

For more information on hiring a vehicle, do a hire search. See suggested itineraries for driving holiday ideas.

There is also the option of hiring a vehicle and travelling in the safety of a small convoy led by an expert guide. There are several reputable operators conducting tag-a-long tours in remote areas of Western Australia. Search for tag-a-long tour operators.