🌊 Van Life in Western Australia
Everything you need to know about van life in Western Australia — free camping, registration, solar tips, and the best routes.
⛺ Free camping
Excellent free and low-cost camping. Many WA national parks are inexpensive. The Great Northern Highway has regular rest areas. Kimberley offers spectacular free camping but requires a capable vehicle.
📋 Registration
DOT WA registration for campervans. Conversion inspections required. DPAW (Parks and Wildlife) self-containment standards recommended for remote travel.
🌙 Sleeping in your van
Perth is reasonably van-friendly compared to eastern capitals. Regional WA is very welcoming. Always have self-containment for Kimberley and remote travel.
☀️ Solar performance
Perth is one of the sunniest cities in the world — 6.0+ peak sun hours. Kimberley in the Dry season is even better. A 200W system is adequate; 400W+ for heavy remote travel.
📍 Must-visit spots in Western Australia
🚐 Overview
WA is legendary for van life — the most remote and spectacular touring in Australia. The Margaret River region, Kimberley, and Pilbara are bucket-list destinations. Distances are vast.
🛣️ Roads
Most tourist routes are sealed and well-maintained. The Gibb River Road (Kimberley) is gravel and requires a capable 4WD. Great Ocean Drive near Esperance is stunning.