Perth to Jurien Bay road trip: Driving distance, time & best stops

The Perth to Jurien Bay drive is 220km long, with a driving time of around two hours and 23 minutes. Potential road trip stops include the Yanchep Crystal Cave, Nambung National Park and Molah Hill Lookout.

A Perth to Jurien Bay road trip takes you past some of the more underrated spots on the Western Australian coast. Most tackling the journey will either be going for a short beach break or stopping off on a longer west coast road trip. But if you’ve got the time, it’s worth tackling the Perth to Jurien Bay drive slowly and enjoying a few attractions along the way.

Before leaving, 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.

Perth to Jurien Bay distance and driving time

The distance from Perth to Jurien Bay by car is 220km, which makes for a driving time of around two hours and 23 minutes. Almost all of this drive is along Highway 1, which is also known as the Indian Ocean Drive in these parts.

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.

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.

From Perth, the drive heads through northern suburbia towards the Yanchep National Park. Here, you’ll find the Yanchep Crystal Cave and Treetops Adventure Yanchep. The beach town of Yanchep, by the Yanchep Lagoon, is a short detour off the highway.

Perth to Jurien Bay drive: Lancelin attractions

There are a few more beach communities, such as Seabird and Ledge Point, on the way up to Lancelin – one of the best stops on the Perth to Jurien Bay road trip.

The best things to do in Lancelin include 4WD tours of the Lancelin Dunes and surfing at Back Beach. Four star Lancelin Lodge is the best place to stay in Lancelin.

Four Lancelin experiences to book in advance

Full day Pinnacles and Lancelin dunes tour from Perth.
All terrain vehicle and sandboarding tour – conquer the massive dunes the fun way.
Single-seater or two-seater quad bike hire.
Lancelin dunes sandboard hire – see how fast you can whizz down the dunes.

Perth to Jurien Bay drive: Cervantes and the Pinnacles

After the Perth to Lancelin leg, comes Cervantes. On the way, the Nilgen Lookout and Wedge Lookout are worth pulling over for as photo stops.

The most important stop on the Perth to Cervantes leg of the journey, however, is Nambung National Park. This park is home to the Pinnacles Desert, a moonscape-esque collection of weird, jutting rock formations.

The best things to do in Cervantes include seeing the stromatolites at Lake Thetis and snorkelling at Hangover Bay.

Perth to Jurien Bay road trip attractions: Molah Hill Lookout

From Cervantes to Jurien Bay, it’s only 17 minutes. If you’re going to stop anywhere on this short section of the journey, make it the Molah Hill Lookout on the edge of the Southern Beekeepers Nature Reserve.

Things to do in Jurien Bay include snorkelling with sea lions and marvelling at wildflowers in Lesueur National Park.

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.