Anti-clockwise · Starts January · Perth, WA

The Big Lap, Run Against the Clock

A 12-month lap of Australia that chases the seasons instead of fighting them — WA's south coast in summer, Tasmania in autumn, the Top End at the tail of the dry, and the Kimberley before the wet locks the roads. Explore the route, check seasonal risk windows, and jump to booking portals for the busiest parks.

20,161 kmTotal loop distance
12Monthly legs
80+Must-see stops
16Seasonal risk zones

Before You Book: 4 Things to Check

Research turned up four points where this itinerary bumps against real-world closures and transitions. Verify current status before locking in bookings.

Route Map

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Monthly Itinerary

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Month Region Distance Must-see sites Booking links

Data & Sources

Distances were computed from real driving routes; must-see sites, seasonal risks, and booking links are drawn from official and tourism sources cited inline on the map and table above.

Routing & distances

Waypoints geocoded via OpenStreetMap Nominatim; driving distances computed via the OSRM routing engine. The Kangaroo Island leg (March) includes a sea ferry crossing, noted separately from drivable kilometres.

Booking portals

Methodology notes

This itinerary is a planning aid, not a guarantee — road conditions, park closures, and ferry schedules change. Always confirm current status on the official portal before booking, especially for the flagged legs above.