Kojonup to Perth road trip: Best stops, distance and time

The best stops on a Kojonup to Perth road trip include Woodanilling Pool and the Williams Nature Reserve. By car, the distance from Kojonup to Perth is 264km, with a driving time of 3h.

A road trip from Kojonup to Perth connects the Great Southern region to Western Australia’s state capital. For many travellers, this will be the last leg on the drive from Albany to Perth.

Perth offers gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint, Rottnest Island day trips, and scenic Swan River cruises. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.

5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special

Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.

This guide is designed to help travellers plan their perfect Kojonup to Perth road trip itinerary.

Click through on the links for more detailed links about individual towns and attractions – and remember to stock up on your road trip essentials before setting off.

Kojonup to Perth distance and driving time

By car along sealed roads, the distance from Kojonup to Perth is 264km. That makes for a driving time of around three hours.

Kojonup is arguably the best stop on the Albany to Perth drive. Here, Kodja Place covers regional culture and history far better than most local history museums. Deliberate attempts are made to incorporate several perspectives, including those of the Indigenous Noongar people.

Kodja Place also has a rose garden.

You can also stop at the Farrar Nature Reserve, which is carpeted by wildflowers in spring. The Myrtle Benn Flora and Fauna Sanctuary is similar, but smaller and closer to the Albany Highway.

Road trip essentials that many travellers forget

Search on the web, and you’ll find ludicrously long lists of equipment to take on a road trip. Australia Travel Questions isn’t going to do that to you. But it is worth buying the following road trip items before setting off. Click through for a good range of options.

Charging cables – yes, you’ll probably need a spare at some point.
Car charger adaptor – in case your rental car has the old-fashioned cigarette lighter rather than a USB.
Multi USB charger – for those hotel rooms that don’t have enough power sockets.
Fold-up chairs – to make anywhere a picnic spot.
A really good water bottle – go for a bigger one than usual to last the longer drives.
Packing cubes – save space but, more importantly, avoid unpacking everything every night.

Kojonup to Perth road trip: Kojonup to Williams

A little further north, Woodanilling Pool is an in-the-know camping spot, but a good place to spot ducks and kangaroos for non-campers. But otherwise the stretch from Kojonup to Williams is pretty dull.

Williams has a swimming pool and a couple of cafés. There’s also a half-decent lookout and picnic area in the Williams Nature Reserve.

Further north, between the Youraling State Forest and Dwellingup State Forest, the drive meets the Bibbulmun Track – Western Australia’s premier long-distance walking route. You can tackle the section around the Gringer Creek Campground if you wish to stretch the legs.

Kojonup to Perth drive: A detour to Jarrahdale?

The Albany Highway continues through plenty of forest, and runs just west of Jarrahdale. Here, you can tackle the Kitty’s Gorge Walk Trail to Serpentine Falls in Serpentine National Park or visit the Millbrook Winery.

The quickest route into Perth, however, continues along the Albany Highway, past Wungong Dam and Bungendore Park. Armadale – home of the Armadale Pools – marks the start of the slog through suburbia into the city centre.

DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅

✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.

Great things to do in Perth include cooing at the gold pour at the Perth Mint, enjoying the majestic city views from Kings Park and hitting the surf at Scarborough Beach.

Activities worth pre-booking include the hop-on, hop-off bus, art and history-packed walking tours and the adventurous Vertigo experience above the Optus Stadium. The small bar and street art tours are also superb.