Newman to Perth road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
Attractions between Newman and Perth: Bullsbrook and the Swan Valley
Not long after joining the Tonkin Highway, you’re in Perth’s outer suburbs. In Bullsbrook, you can get merrily wet at the Outback Splash water park – book tickets online – or visit the Berry Sweet Strawberry Farm.
The Newman to Perth route then skims the edge of the Swan Valley wine region, cutting through Whiteman Park before heading into central Perth.
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.
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.
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.
The best places to stay in Perth
You can check out deals on a wide range of Perth accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.
- The swankiest address in town: COMO The Treasury.
- The cool, fun one in the centre of the action: The Alex.
- For quality apartments next to Kings Park: Quest Kings Park.
- For quality apartments by the beach: Seashells Scarborough.
- On a backpacker budget: Spinners Hostel.
More Western Australia travel
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Admire the roses and camelias at Araluen Botanic Park in the Perth Hills.
See the sealife at the Aquarium of Western Australia.
Cruise down Geikie Gorge near Fitzroy Crossing.