port hedland to perth drive Page 534

Port Hedland to Perth is a long, hypnotic haul of roughly 1,650 km via the Great Northern Highway, or longer if you loop coastal, so budget 17–20 hours of wheel time. Sensible plan: split it over 2–3 days with stops around Newman, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet or Wubin, and top up at roadhouses whenever the gauge dips below half. Watch for road trains, wildlife, and heat, avoid dusk/night driving, and carry plenty of water plus a spare tyre that isn’t just for show. Coverage is patchy, fuel can be far apart, and weather can turn theatrical—check conditions before you roll. If you’re in an EV, map fast chargers carefully and expect longer legs between plugs compared with the south‑west. It’s big, beautiful, and occasionally boring—like a nature documentary narrated by a kettle—but entirely doable if you prepare.