Gilllian Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm thinking of driving from Brisbane to Perth (for a permanent move), loading my car up with stuff. I know, it's a long drive :biggrin: I'm not in any great hurry to do it, can spread it over a week. Can anyone recommend places to stay on-route, cheaper places to fuel up, etc? Or any tips would be appreciated! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here you go, Gillian. http://www.racq.com.au/travel/drive_travel/trip_planner#directions:route/Brisbane%2C_Queensland/Perth%2C_Western_Australia Easy to check on bigger maps and accom using www.racq.com Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You'd better get a good vehicle check before departure and make sure you carry spare engine belts, a top radiator hose, and plenty of water ( for you and the radiator). Many of these long trips go pear shaped for silly reasons. Upside is you'll really get a handle on Australia, something very few poms do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 A week is a bit of a hurry in my book. Double the time and you'll get more from the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You'd better get a good vehicle check before departure and make sure you carry spare engine belts, a top radiator hose, and plenty of water ( for you and the radiator). Many of these long trips go pear shaped for silly reasons. Upside is you'll really get a handle on Australia, something very few poms do. The road during season is full of Poms, even though many are back packers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reapa108 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sorry Brisbane to Perth in 1 week? By car? Am I missing something? I think you'll find it will take you longer than that. It ttook me a week to get to Adelaide from Melbourne, Melbourne to perth? 3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 You'll want a few weeks at least to do that trip, even then you'd probably not have enough time to stop and sight see much...i'd take a month or 2 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sorry Brisbane to Perth in 1 week? By car? Am I missing something? I think you'll find it will take you longer than that. It ttook me a week to get to Adelaide from Melbourne, Melbourne to perth? 3 weeks Can be done in 4 days, but easier to take at least a week, maybe 10 days. I have done Northern NSW to Perth in 4 days and that was when the Nullabor was only bitumised for half its length. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Can be done in 4 days, but easier to take at least a week, maybe 10 days. I have done Northern NSW to Perth in 4 days and that was when the Nullabor was only bitumised for half its length. Cheers, Bobj. Just remembered...As you will be driving west, the sun will be in your eyes in the late afternoon and the roads are long and straight.:arghh: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Get up early each morning and get the ks under your belt for the day then look around in the afternoons. what kind of car you going to do it in? 1 week you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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