Indian Ocean Drive, Coastal highway in Western Australia
Indian Ocean Drive is a coastal highway that runs for about 269 kilometers along Western Australia's coast, connecting Perth's northern suburbs to Dongara. The route follows the shoreline and links various fishing communities and smaller towns together.
This transportation route developed in stages over time, with the final section between Lancelin and Cervantes completed in 2010. The completion of this link connected previously separate coastal sections into one continuous road.
The road passes through fishing villages where people continue to work with local seafood traditions, particularly harvesting western rock lobster. These communities shape the character of the coastal towns along the route.
The road offers good conditions for driving along the coast, with several small towns providing access to fuel, shops, and rest stops. Travelers should allow time for the journey and consider breaking it into sections to explore the smaller communities.
Along the route visitors can reach the Pinnacles Desert, a natural feature with thousands of limestone formations rising from yellow sand dunes in Nambung National Park. This unusual landscape is accessible only from a few points along the coast.
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