Driving to & around the North West | Australia's North West

Still remarkably undiscovered, the Kimberley & Pilbara regions make for the dream all Aussie outback road trip.

From the Northern Territory

Kununurra is the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and is accessed via the Victoria Highway which links with the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory.

The unsealed Tanami and Duncan Roads link Alice Springs, in central Australia, with Halls Creek in the Kimberley.

Tip: Before heading to the NT/WA border use all fresh fruit and vegetables as they are required to be declared at the Quarantine checkpoints. There are supplies in Kununurra including Coles where you can restock at. Quarantine details are below.

If you are heading to the North West from Cairns, the Savannah Way is one of Australia's ultimate adventure drives, linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with Broome in the Kimberley, via the natural wonders of the Northern Territory.

From Perth

If you are visiting the Pilbara region access from Perth is via two major sealed roads - the North West Coastal Highway and the inland Great Northern Highway.

Travel further north along the Great Northern Highway to Broome, the southern gateway to the Kimberley region.

You can also follow the Warlu Way from Exmouth to Broome in the Kimberley.

From Broome, take the Great Northern Highway or the unsealed Gibb River Road to head east to Kununurra.

Quarantine

Quarantine stations are located at interstate borders when driving into Western Australia. Quarantine inspectors will check for items considered a threat to WA including fresh fruit, vegetables, some nuts, seed and other plant material. See further items here.

Road checkpoints on the WA/Northern Territory border (Kununurra, Victoria Hwy) operate 24 hours.

Desert roads are subject to random mobile inspections. Quarantine bins are located on the Tanami Road and Duncan Highway near Halls Creek.

Drive the North West

Self-driving holidays in the Pilbara, Kimberley and Broome regions offer epic adventures for all.

Gibb River Road

A true outback odyssey on one of Australia’s most unique 4WD tracks – go ‘over the range’ and into the Kimberley’s vast untouched wilderness, ancient gorge country and epic cattle stations.

Mitchell Plateau - Kalumburu Track

From its junction with the Gibb River Road, the Kalumburu Road and Mitchell Plateau Track is a challenging drive that rewards you with jaw-dropping views of the wild escarpments, tropical rainforests and tiered falls of spectacular Mitchell River National Park, and culminates with world-class fishing on the remote north coast at Kalumburu Mission.

Dampier Peninsula

From Broome, drive up to the Dampier Peninsula taking you back to simple pleasures and ancient culture – go fishing, mud crabbing, bush food foraging, swimming or snorkelling and stroll the wide-open stretches of pristine beaches.

Duncan Road

Stock up on your supplies, turn off the Great Northern Highway (Savannah Way) and enter the secret scenic route between Halls Creek and Kununurra.

Tanami Road

Linking Central Australia, to Halls Creek in the Kimberley.

Canning Stock Route

One of the world’s most challenging and remote four wheel drive adventures. Start or end your journey at Halls Creek in the Kimberley. You can also join the Canning Stock Route from Newman in the Pilbara.

Pilbara Rail Access Roads

Leisure travellers in the Pilbara can get a permit to travel on the rail access roads running alongside over 1400km connecting mine sites with the ports.

Warlu Way

A network of sealed and unsealed routes invite you to follow the trail of the Warlu or sea serpent on a self-drive journey through Western Australia’s spectacular Pilbara and neighbouring regions.

Savannah Way

The 3700-kilometre route crosses Australia's top end from Cairns in Tropical North Queensland to the Kimberley in Australias North West.

Coastal Route South of Broome

Blissfully secluded coastal camping is more accessible than you think – drive south of Broome for a glamping experience at Eco Beach, or set up camp on the vast white sands of Eighty Mile Beach.

Parry Creek Road

An alternative route from Kununurra is along the 4WD Parry Creek Road, and offers fantastic birdwatching and fishing opportunities.

Car & Equipment Hire

Need to hire a car or campervan to explore Broome, the Kimberley and the Pilbara?

Broome Broome Car Rentals

Broome Broome Car Rentals has been supplying quality vehicle rental to the Kimberley for over 20 years. With a large fleet of modern, air-conditioned and reliable vehicles, Broome Broome can help you

Broome & Beyond Camper Hire

First time off road or in The Kimberley? We are your one-stop shop for the adventure of a lifetime. A Broome based business, we take pride in the quality of our service to ensure a safe journey and

Thrifty Car and Truck Rental - Broome

Thrifty Broome is part of a franchise that covers the Kimberley region of Western Australia and all of the Northern Territory; it is owned and operated by people who live in this region. The Kimberley

Thrifty Car and Truck Rental - Kununurra

Thrifty Kununurra is part of a franchise that covers the Kimberley region of Western Australia and all of the Northern Territory; it is owned and operated by people who live in this region. The

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