The journey from Karridale to Kalgoorlie is a significant 850-kilometer drive, typically taking 9 to 10 hours. You will travel north through Perth, then take the Great Eastern Highway to reach Kalgoorlie. This route crosses the Darling Scarp and enters the arid Goldfields region. It is a major undertaking that requires careful planning and rest stops. Kalgoorlie is a historic gold mining city known for its massive open-cut mine.
Total Distance: 850 km driving distance; 720 km straight-line air distance.
Plan for an overnight stop in Perth or Northam.
Autumn or Spring to avoid the extreme summer heat of the Goldfields.