Vasse Highway Stage
79 km
distance
55 min
Contour time
7.2
avg score
Sealed
surface
Scenery
Western Australia
The Vasse Highway (State Route 104/10) is 151 kilometres long, connecting Busselton to the South Western Highway south...
Road quality
7.2 RQS
Strong. Above average on most quality signals.
Accessibility
Fully sealed
Best in Sports car. Peak season: Year-round.
7-day forecast
Accessible for all vehicle types. The fastest stage in the WA collection - EV and touring cars are at home on the well-maintained highway surface. Minimal traffic throughout.
Scored 7.2/10 by Contour's road quality algorithm across curviness, surface, elevation and traffic. Best suited for sports car drivers.
The road
The Vasse Highway between Pemberton and Nannup is the longest stage in the South West WA collection - 79 kilometres of sealed highway through jarrah and karri hardwood forest. The road is one of the main arterial connections in the South West, built originally for timber haulage, and it carries remarkably little traffic for a highway of this quality. The landscape transitions as you head north and west from Pemberton. The tall karri forest gives way to jarrah and marri woodland - lower, drier, more open. The highway passes Donnelly River Village and the turnoff to Karri Valley Resort before crossing into the jarrah country that characterises the inner South West. Nannup at the end of the stage is a historic timber town on the Blackwood River. The town has reinvented itself around wine, food and bush walking. The Nannup Flower and Garden Festival in October makes it one of the more seasonal South West destinations. Good coffee is easy to find.
The Vasse Highway between Pemberton and Nannup is the longest stage in the South West WA collection - 79 kilometres of sealed highway through jarrah and karri hardwood forest.
Why this road
The region
The Vasse Highway (State Route 104/10) is 151 kilometres long, connecting Busselton to the South Western Highway south of Manjimup. The Pemberton-Nannup section is the most forested and least trafficked portion. Nannup sits on the Blackwood River and serves as the main service town between Pemberton and the Margaret River wine region.
Before you go
Fuel in Pemberton and Nannup. The road is open year-round and generally in excellent condition. Watch for logging trucks on weekdays. Good coffee in Nannup. The Margaret River wine region is 40 minutes north of Nannup.
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Donnelly River Village
Historic timber mill village with cottage accommodation in the forest, accessible from the highway.
Margaret River Wine Region
40 minutes north of Nannup. One of Australia's premier wine regions with excellent food and accommodation.
Route
Start
Pemberton
End
Nannup
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