Maps and Mapping Applications

• Quick Links to maps and mapping applications on this and other websites: -

  Main Roads Distance Book, State Road Network Mapping System and Restricted Access Vehicles Mapping System (for heavy vehicle operators).

  WA Royal Automotive Club (RAC) Driving Maps and Journey Planner.

  Landgate maps directories and travellers atlas.

  Department of Environment and Conservation maps of parks and reserves.

  Department of Local Government and Regional Development maps of key regional features. Note: the regional boundaries on these maps may differ from Main Roads regional boundaries.

Stay informed...

If you're touring Western Australia, or just interested in learning more, this section provides links to the most useful information published by Main Roads and other Government agencies.

In Western Australia, even when driving in built-up areas you need to be aware of potential hazards. For example, you may encounter fires, floods and extreme weather conditions, or animals like kangaroos, cattle and wedge-tailed eagles. You may also have to share the road with trucks that can be longer than 50 metres (164 feet) and convoys of "grey nomads". In winter, large numbers of retirees drive north to the coastal towns located beyond the Tropic of Capricorn. They can travel in groups made up of motor homes and four-wheel-drive vehicles towing caravans and boats.

The road rules for Western Australia are in the Drive Safe Handbook which can be viewed or downloaded from the Publications page on the website of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. This page also links to a brochure for overseas drivers.

Before driving any distance we recommend checking:

• Road condition reports, the roadworks & road closures page and links to useful information on other agencies websites, including:

  Bureau of Meteorology weather warnings for Western Australia and current cyclone warnings.

  FESA News from the Fire and Emergency Services Authority.

  Fire (prescribed burns) information from the Department of Environment and Conservation.

  Animal Alert!

  Sharing the Road with Trucks (2 pages PDF DL-brochure 315 KB)

  Mixing with Oversize Vehicles (2 pages PDF 4 MB)

  The Pilbara Road Safety Guide and related publications on the Roadwise website (this brochure is worth reading if you are planning to do any driving in the northern regions of Western Australia).

• The Office of Road Safety's website for visitors to WA provides the most comprehensive source of information on:

  preparations

  safe driving tips for WA road conditions

  travel itineraries

  driver's licence requirements

  driving on the left hand side of the road

  seat belts

  speed limits

  driver fatigue

  the world's longest trucks

  towing

  outback road hazards.

• Tourism Western Australia also provides a wealth of road travel information on their website, including:

  visitor centres

  important travel and safety tips for WA

  maps, travel times and distances.

• The Government of Western Australia's website has Getting Around > Motoring and All About WA sections which are also worth exploring for related information like WA school and public holidays, buying or selling a car and legal aid links for motorists.

• The Department of Environment and Conservation provides an extensive online visitor's guide to Western Australia's parks, reserves and other recreation areas. This includes information on driving trails, four-wheel driving, access policy, park and road closures.
• The Keep Australia Beautiful Council also provides information on how you can do your bit to keep our road environment litter free and outlines your obligations in ensuring your rubbish goes in the right place. 

• The Department of Local Government and Regional Development provides links to Western Australian local government and regional council websites. Most local government and regional council websites publish detailed information on events and attractions for visitors.

• If you are planning to drive interstate, make sure to check the Northern Territory Road Report or Driving in South Australia websites. If you are boating out of Western Australia, visit the iMarine website of the Department for Planning and Infrastructure.