We intend to do the same trip as Mike and Sue soon but have decided to move to the southwest of WA on a permanent basis.
All of your info is "fantastic" but may i ask if there is any steep gradients that we should know about , The reason for asking is that we have the Tourmaster ( that I will be driving) and Kaz will be driving our Volvo Pantech truck.
She will be going for her Truck licence next week and doesnt really want to tackle the hills into Perth, so a leisurely week or two travelling through Esperance and Albany could fit the bill.
Any info would be appreciated
Cheers
John and Kaz
Wycheproof Vic
-- Edited by johmandkaz on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 08:55:05 PM
-- Edited by johmandkaz on Tuesday 5th of November 2013 08:56:58 PM
All pretty flat all the way to Esperance. Little bit hilly heading west to Albany but not too bad, probably the worst is in Ravensthorpe but handled by Road Trains so not an issue. If you are going into Perth via the Great Eastern be aware that there is a really steep descent which is 40kms for trucks and police do watch it. Lose the brakes down here, trouble. Spend time in Esperance, it is really beautiful. Cape Le Grand National Park is a must see as is Stonehenge. On the way to Albany take the detour to Wave Rock. Magnificent and do not let anyone deter you. Highlight of the area IMHO. Watch the fuel price over the Nullarbor. Eucla and Mundrabilla are significantly cheaper than Caiguna and ****lebiddy. Plan the usage and fill with enough + a little bit to get you to Norseman. Norseman to Esperance is 200kms and there is both a Woolies and a Coles Express for the dockets but Esperance does not have a Coles Supermarket.
Take your time, those who say it was a boring drive need to examine themselves rather than the scenery.
We have pretty much covered most of the coastline over the past 6 months between Esperance and Perth. I don't think you will have any issues. i.e. Esperance, Albany, Denmark, Margaret River, Busselton, Bunbury, Mandurah, Perth. Bit windy between Denmark and Walpole, but is OK. Importantly, approach Perth from the south not the east.
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