Tips for your Western Australia road trip

The Australian government warns that you should be extra vigilant when preparing to travel in Western Australia. This part of Australia is very isolated. Although that’s part of the charm and beauty of visiting, it also means help will take longer to reach you if problems occur.

Here are some basic tips to keep you safe:

• Before the start of each long driving day, check your tyres, wiper fluid level, oil level, fuel level, etc.
• Make sure you have enough supplies: water, food, blankets, etc.
• Equip yourself with basic tools (if you are knowledgeable enough about cars to be able to fix minor problems).
• Tell a loved one your planned route and arrange to make regular check-ins when you have signal or Wi-Fi.
• At dusk, dawn and throughout the night, be aware of animals that might cross the road (especially large animals like emus and kangaroos, as they can cause serious accidents and damage to the car). Try to plan your drives during daylight.
• Follow information and warning signs, especially if you’re heading north, where you’re more likely to encounter areas with crocodiles or tides and flooding. Never try to drive into flood water.
• Watch out for deadly snakes and spiders. Try and check common areas of the car for unwanted hitchhikers (spiders often like to hide in air vents, under the sun visor, etc.).