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Broome to Perth One Way Campervan Rental

Planning a road trip from Broome to Perth? Explore Australia’s wild west with a one-way campervan rental. Compare options from popular rental companies using our tool.

Broome to Perth One Way Campervan Itinerary

Day 1: Broome to Port Hedland, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 610 km (379 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 6.5 hours

Highlights:

  • Cable Beach (Broome, start with a sunrise/sunset walk)
  • Eighty Mile Beach (halfway stop for fishing and beachcombing)
  • Port Hedland Salt Piles (iconic industrial landscapes)

Day 2: Port Hedland to Karijini National Park, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 420 km (261 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 5 hours

Things to See:

  • Fortescue Falls (one of the many waterfalls in Karijini)
  • Dales Gorge (stunning red-rock gorges)
  • Fern Pool (swimming spot in Karijini National Park)

Day 3: Exploring Karijini National Park

Distance: Local exploring

Attractions:

  • Weano Gorge and Handrail Pool
  • Knox Gorge
  • Joffre Gorge

Day 4: Karijini National Park to Tom Price, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 100 km (62 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours

Things to See:

  • Mount Nameless Lookout (panoramic views of the Pilbara)
  • Tom Price Visitor Centre
  • Rio Tinto Mine Tour (if available)

Day 5: Tom Price to Exmouth, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 570 km (354 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 6.5 hours

Highlights:

  • Exmouth Visitor Centre (information on Ningaloo Reef)
  • Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
  • Exmouth’s Ningaloo Reef (snorkeling, diving)

Day 6: Exmouth to Coral Bay, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 150 km (93 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours

Attractions Along the Way:

  • Ningaloo Marine Park (snorkeling and marine life)
  • Coral Bay Beach
  • Quad Biking and Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Day 7: Coral Bay to Carnarvon, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 240 km (149 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 hours

Things to See:

  • Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum
  • The Fascine (waterfront area)
  • One Mile Jetty (historic jetty with sunset views)

Day 8: Carnarvon to Shark Bay (Denham), Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 330 km (205 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 3.5 hours

Must-See Stops:

  • Hamelin Pool Stromatolites (ancient rock-like formations)
  • Shell Beach
  • Monkey Mia (dolphin encounters)

Day 9: Shark Bay to Kalbarri, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 380 km (236 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 4 hours

Highlights:

  • Kalbarri National Park (scenic gorges and cliffs)
  • Nature’s Window (natural rock formation with scenic views)
  • Kalbarri Skywalk

Day 10: Kalbarri to Geraldton, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 155 km (96 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 1.5 hours

Things to See:

  • HMAS Sydney II Memorial
  • St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
  • Geraldton Foreshore (waterfront park and beach)

Day 11: Geraldton to Cervantes, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 210 km (130 miles) Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 hours

Attractions:

  • The Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park
  • Lake Thetis (stromatolites similar to Shark Bay)
  • Thirsty Point Lookout (coastal views)

Day 12: Cervantes to Perth, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 200 km (124 miles)

Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 hours

Things to Experience in Perth:

  • Kings Park and Botanic Garden
  • Elizabeth Quay
  • Perth Cultural Centre (museums, galleries)

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of licence do you need to hire a campervan in Broome?

You’ll need a full, non-restricted Class C (car) license to rent a campervan or motorhome in Broome. That means learners and provisional license holders need not apply. Most Broome rental companies won’t do business with drivers under 21. Drivers under 25 can hire a camper but must pay an additional young driver surcharge. Overseas hirers will need an English translation of their home-country license or an International Driver’s Permit (IDP).

Is after-hours campervan hire available?

Not many companies in Australia allow customers to pick up and/or drop off a rental after hours.

Spaceships have an easy after-hours pickup and dropoff service.

The following companies also allow after-hours pickup or drop-off, but fees and additional terms may apply: Camperman, Mighty Campers, Awesome, Driveabout and Bargain Campers.

Note that this service may not be available in all cities.

Can I take my campervan off-road?

No, most companies will only allow their vehicles to be driven on sealed bitumen roads.

An exception is Bargain Campers, which allows their vehicles to be driven on unsealed (gravel) roads in Tasmania, as long as these roads are properly formed.

Rental companies may make an exception for well-maintained access roads to a recognized campsite. However, the distance allowed on these roads may vary (between 500 and 12 km). Check the rental agreement for details regarding the exact allowed distance.

Different rules may apply to 4WD campers.

Do campervans have automatic or manual transmission?

Most rental companies have both automatic and manual vehicles available.

Our comparison tool allows you to filter by transmission type to help you find your preferred option.

Note that not all makes and models will be available in both automatic and manual transmission types.

Can additional drivers be added to the campervan rental agreement?

Yes, it’s standard for most companies to allow an additional driver. This driver and any others must be named on the rental agreement, and there may be a nominal fee.

Additional drivers must also hold an appropriate driver’s licence and must meet driver age requirements.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.