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Perth to Alice Springs Drive: 1,950 km, 15+ Hours Through the Outback

The drive from Perth (WA) to Alice Springs (NT) is one of Australia's great transcontinental road trips – 1,950 km via National Highway 94 / Great Northern Highway / Stuart Highway.

Route & Distance

Segment	Distance	Time	Highlights
Perth → Southern Cross	370 km	4 hr	Wheatbelt, goldfields history
Southern Cross → Kalgoorlie	230 km	2.5 hr	Super Pit, mining capital
Kalgoorlie → Norseman	200 km	2.5 hr	Nullarbor start; 90-mile straight
Norseman → Eucla (WA/SA border)	490 km	5.5 hr	Eyre Highway; Nullarbor Plain; cliffs
Eucla → Ceduna (SA)	490 km	5.5 hr	Head of Bight (whales Jun–Oct)
Ceduna → Port Augusta	470 km	5 hr	Gawler Ranges, Iron Knob
Port Augusta → Alice Springs	~300 km	3.5 hr	Stuart Highway; Flinders Ranges detour

Total: ~2,550 km (via Eyre Hwy) or ~1,950 km (inland route: Perth → Newman → Alice – unsealed, 4WD only). The sealed route is longer.

Critical Preparation

Vehicle: 4WD recommended; spare tires (2), jack, compressor, snatch strap.
Fuel: Carry 20–40L extra; distances 200–500 km between stations.
Water: 10L/person/day + emergency.
Comms: Satellite messenger (Zoleo, Garmin inReach) – no mobile coverage for 1,000+ km.
Season: Apr–Oct (cool). Nov–Mar: extreme heat (45°C+), floods, flies.
Permits: Aboriginal lands (e.g., Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara – APY) require permits.

Alternatives

Fly: 3.5 hrs (Perth → Alice Springs) – Qantas, Virgin.
Train: Indian Pacific (Perth–Adelaide–Sydney) stops at Alice? No – stops at Manguri (420 km south); bus connection.
Tour: Guided 4WD tours (7–10 days).

This is remote area driving – not a casual road trip. Respect the land, the Traditional Owners, and your limits.

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