Newman to Perth road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
The Newman to Perth drive covers a 1,177km distance in a driving time of around 12 hours and 30 minutes. The best road trip stops along the way include Meekatharra, Cue, Mount Magnet and New Norcia.
A Newman to Perth road trip passes through some of the most remote stretches of Australia. It links together outback mining towns and the lonely Mid West region of Western Australia.
Newman is primarily a mining town, although some tourists use it as a base for visiting the likes of Mount Bruce and Fortescue Falls in Karijini National Park.
WA capital Perth offers much more, though – including day trips to Rottnest Island, swimming with dolphins and Swan Valley food and wine tours. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.
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Newman to Perth distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Newman to Perth is 1,177km. That makes for a driving time of around 12 hours and 30 minutes. Most of this drive is down the Great Northern Highway.
On the way out of Newman, you can go for a swim in the Gingianna Pools, then cross the Tropic of Capricorn just south of Newman Airport. There’s a sign by the roadside should you wish to get a souvenir photo.
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Newman to Meekatharra
The first leg of the drive from Newman to Perth is from Newman to Meekatharra. The Newman to Meekatharra drive covers a distance of 422km, and should take around four hours and 22 minutes.
There are very few worthwhile stops along the way.
The route passes through Collier Range National Park, which is not set up for visitors. To even attempt to explore it you’ll need a 4WD vehicle and permission from neighbouring station owners to use their tracks.
To the south of Collier Range National Park, you can refuel at the Kumarina Roadhouse. This is the last place to fill up before Meekatharra, and is priced accordingly.
Otherwise, there are basic campgrounds by the Gascoyne River crossings.
Click through for the next section: Meekatharra to Cue.