Many would agree that you haven’t truly experienced Australia until you head away from the city and onto its wide open roads that lead to incredible scenery, fascinating history and epic adventures. Are you feeling inspired to get to know this beautiful country a bit better? Start off close to home by exploring the many beautiful areas your state has on offer. Below are our 5 best road trips to take in Western Australia.
Cape to Cape
Explore the southern coast line of WA by taking the road from Cape Naturaliste to the southern Cape at Cape Leeuwen, or beyond. The Cape to Cape drive covers about 143kms and is the ideal trip if you only have a couple of days off. This is an easy and relaxed coastal route, and some of the highlights driving down include the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Meelup Beach, Ngilgi Cave, Boranup Karri Forest and Cape Leeuwen – the most south westerly point in Australia. Along the way you’ll come across the many beautiful Margaret River wineries where you can stop to experience some of the best wine, beer, food and chocolate in WA and Australia.
The Nullarbor Plain
This is a road trip not to be missed. Even though the road across the Nullabor Plain will take you across the border and into South Australia, a large chunk of it shows off some of the most incredible scenery to be found in WA. Take a few days off, start in Perth and drive through vast, treeless landscapes that lead to many animal sightings, rugged coastlines, historic areas and small towns with friendly locals.
Perth to Exmouth
Explore the Coral Coast by making your way north from Perth to Exmouth. This 1,253 km journey offers an incredible experience for any type of traveller. It includes sleepy and beautiful coastal towns, the rugged gorges at Kalbarri National Park, and well-known Ningaloo Reef with its pristine marine life, unspoiled beaches and the chance to swim with whale sharks – a highlight for any snorkelers and divers.
Perth to Broome
If you are looking for more adventures and sights once you reach Exmouth, head further north along the coast until you get to Broome. Lying ahead is a more remote stretch of road that serves as the gateway to northern WA and the Kimberley where you can experience great distances, remote scenery and true indigenous culture. Compared to the south, the coastline up to Broome is wild and unspoiled. One of your stops should include a night at the Eighty Mile Beach with its stretch of pure white sand beach.
Gibb River Road
Known as one of Australia’s top Outback experiences, the Gibb River Road is a short cut from Broome that takes you off the Great Northern Highway, through the Kimberley and up to Kununurra in the East Kimberley. This alternative to the main road will lead you through seas of red dirt, dramatic scenery and vast open skies. Along the way you can take small side roads to a choice of remote gorges, creeks and waterfalls.
Before you hit the road you should make sure that your vehicle is in the best condition to safely get you to your destination and back again. One issue that should never be overlooked is a fault in the windscreen. Whether it’s a chip or a tiny crack, these seemingly small issues can easily lead to larger cracks which can be costly to repair and dangerous to drive. Windscreen Replacement Perth specialises in doing professional windscreen repairs in Perth that are convenient, quick and reliable. This family owned and operated company provides windscreen repair and replacement services to companies and individuals in all areas in and around the city. Their mobile service is available seven days a week and after hours for emergencies. For more information speak to Jason at 0400 200 086
Jason Squire started Autoscreens in 2010. With over 35 years of experience gained in both the UK and Australia, the company is well established as a leading provider of windscreen replacement and autoglass repairs in Perth.
His journey to becoming a certified repairer license holder status with DMIRS (and business repair license MRB3703) began many years ago. He was born and brought up in the UK – the country where his long career in the automotive industry began. In common with many of the world’s best tradespeople it all started with an apprenticeship. For Jason, this was in vehicle bodybuilding and a specialisation in vehicle conversions.
He followed that up with several additional professional qualifications, including a Grade A Vehicle Body Building Certificate from the Road Transport Industry, a GQA level 2 in NVQ Automotive Glazing and a Level 2 qualification in Joining Materials by Welding from the UK Engineer Training Authority.
During his studies, Jason was also a part-time volunteer in the Royals signals with the Reserve Territorial Army. Between 1991 and 1995, Jason completed his Phase One Signallers Course with the Royal Armoured Corps and was awarded a Certificate of Trade Proficiency as a Territorial Army Driver Electrician Class 3. Training exercises took him all over Europe. He also represented the Signals in Rugby.
From there, he joined the armed forces on a full-time basis with the Queens Royal Lancers and continued to impress with his leadership skills and willingness to broaden his skillset, during which he lived in Germany. In 1996, he graduated from the Queens Royal Lancer Leadership Academy where he was named best recruit. His time with the Queens Royal Lancers he qualified as Tank Driver, Crew Medic and Gunner.
In 1999, Jason left the armed forces to join RAC Auto Windscreens. His skillset enabled him to fast-track his career to base supervisor and lead technician working with premiere dealerships in Crewe, Cheshire.
He also continued to volunteer in a number of different areas, including as a first responder with the West Midlands Ambulance Service and a scout leader with the Scout Association.
He relocated to Australia in 2008 with his young family and spent his first two years down under as a head technician for a national windscreen company.
However, with all his experience, extensive qualifications and his abiding passion for the automotive industry, it was inevitable that he would start his own company and make his mark as an industry leader.
He started Autoscreens in 2010 and has grown the business into the leading windscreen repair and replacement company in Perth, servicing both domestic and commercial customers. Autoscreens has a certified Motor Vehicle Repairers Licence MRB3703 issued by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
