Pet-friendly road trip

Adelaide to Perth with your dog

Distance

1680 mi

Driving

30 hrs

Dog breaks

About 24

The Eyre Highway run from Adelaide to Perth is 1680 miles. With a dog in the back, plan a 15-minute walk every two to three hours and book a room that takes pets before you leave, so you are not searching at 10 pm.

Dog-friendly places to sleep

Turn on the pet-friendly filter on the booking page and check the pet fee before you book.

• Stays in Ceduna
• Stays in Eucla
• Stays in Perth

Pet rules at Perth

Check local leash rules at the trailhead.

Packing list for the dog

• Water bowl and a gallon of water, plus their usual food
• Crate or seat-belt harness for the whole drive
• Vaccination records, especially for border crossings
• Leash, waste bags and a towel for muddy paws
• Never leave a dog in a parked car, even with windows cracked

Along the way

• Nullarbor Plain lights
• Head of Bight whale watching
• 90 Mile Straight, Australia's longest straight road

Full drive guide for this route