Mount Magnet to Perth road trip: Distance, drive time & stops
The Mount Magnet to Perth drive covers a distance of 562km in a driving time or around 5h57m. The best road trip stops to add to your itinerary are the Paynes Find Gold Battery, monastic town New Norcia and the Swan Valley wineries.
The drive from Mount Magnet to Perth takes you from a surprisingly handsome old gold mining town in the Mid West to the Western Australian capital. Not many people come through this part of WA for fun, but the Mount Magnet to Perth drive does form part of the quickest route from Broome to Perth or Darwin to Perth.
Once in Perth, highlights include Rottnest Island day trips, Swan Valley food and wine tours and dinner cruises on the Swan River. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.
Mount Magnet to Perth distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Mount Magnet to Perth is 562km. You can expect a driving time of around five hours and 57 minutes.
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.
For most part, this is a lonely drive down the Great Northern Highway – aka National Route 95.
The first realistic stop is 146km into the drive at Paynes Find. Here, you can refuel with petrol, food and drink at the Paynes Find Tavern and Roadhouse.
The Paynes Find Gold Battery and Museum houses a working gold battery, and gives an insight into the gold mining past.
Further along, it’s possible to camp at two nature sanctuaries – the Charles Darwin Reserve and the Mount Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary. You’ll need a 4WD vehicle, however, and they’re only open to limited numbers of visitors for part of the year.
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