Narrogin to Perth drive: Distance, time & best road trip stops

The best stops on a Narrogin to Perth road trip include the Dryandra Woodland, Wandering and Jarrahdale. By car along sealed roads, the distance from Narrogin to Perth is 197km, with a driving time of around 2h20m.

The drive from Narrogin to Perth connects the southern part of Western Australia’s Wheatbelt to the state capital.

To book an overnight stay in Narrogin, head here.

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.

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

Narrogin to Perth distance and driving time

By car along sealed roads, the distance from Narrogin to Perth is 197km. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 20 minutes.

Narrogin is home to heritage buildings, plenty of art deco and the wildflower-sprinkled Foxes Lair Nature Reserve. While there, you can also learn about local history at the Old Courthouse Museum and go wine-tasting at Downderry Wines.

Narrogin’s primary attraction, however, is on the route towards Perth. Leave town on the Wandering-Narrogin Road and you’ll pass through the Dryandra Woodland.

This woodland is one of Western Australia’s prime wildlife-viewing spots, with 24 mammal species and more than 100 bird species. Kangaroos, woylies, possums and echidnas are regularly spotted here. The tricky part is that most of them come out at night – which is where the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary comes in handy.

The sanctuary runs an after-dark wildlife-viewing tour in the Dryandra Woodland. Obviously, this is better done while staying in Narrogin rather than as part of the Narrogin to Perth road trip.

Kangaroo in the Dryandra Woodland near Narrogin, Western Australia. Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

Narrogin to Perth drive: Wandering and the Albany Highway

Further along, by the pleasant riverside parks at Pumphrey’s Old Bridge, the road becomes Pumphreys Road, then joins the Wandering-Pingelly Road and passes Codjatotine Mountain. It’s a hill rather than a mountain, but can be quite photogenic in the right light.

Just before entering Wandering, you’ll pass the Hotham Ridge Estate Winery, which offers self-contained accommodation surrounded by the vineyards.

For a feed in Wandering, aim for either the Wandering Tavern or Tanglefoot Winery and Café. Otherwise, continue north along the North Bannister-Wandering Road, which cuts through the Youraling State Forest before joining the Albany Highway at North Bannister.

The Bibbulmun Track – Western Australia’s premier long-distance walking route – passes by here. You can tackle the section around the Gringer Creek Campground if you wish to stretch the legs.

Narrogin to Perth road trip: A detour to Jarrahdale?

The Albany Highway passes 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.

Perth accommodation options include the Doubletree By Hilton Perth Waterfront and the Ritz Carlton Perth.

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.