Road access continues to be the key infrastructure issue for tourist destinations throughout WA.
Road infrastructure is vitally important for the dispersal of tourists beyond major gateways. Tourism Research Australia estimates that driving holidays make up approximately 77 percent of all overnight domestic trips taken in Western Australia. In certain WA regions, that figure is far higher; 88 percent of domestic overnight trips to the Coral Coast have a self drive element and in the South West self drive transportation makes up for 93 percent of all domestic overnight trips.
The facilitation of self drive tourism requires an investment in road construction and improvements, along with the development of effective signage, roadside rest areas, maps and co-operative marketing between local businesses and government.
Main Roads WA is the key government agency responsible for building and maintaining the state road network, while local government authorities are responsible for the local road network. Tourism WA liaises with these agencies to facilitate the prioritisation of major tourism road projects.
For more information or to provide feedback, contact the Development Manager on:
Tel: +618 9262 1700
Email: info@westernaustralia.com.