Sean Scott Travel Series
Written by Sean Scott
Sean Scott is one of the world’s most talented photographers, having earned the prestigious title of Canon Master. He is also a Lotus Caravans ambassador and has owned several Lotus Caravans, with which he has travelled around Australia many times over.
If you’ve got a few days and an off-road caravan, the Wheatbelt Way is a ready-made adventure. It’s a route built for caravanners, with sealed roads, classic country towns, and endless gold-and-red WA horizons.
Here’s how I travelled it, where I stayed, and what I wouldn’t miss.
My 5-day Wheatbelt Way Journey
I started the journey in Northam, which is only about an hour and a half from Perth, and looped east through the Northern Wheatbelt before finishing back near Dowerin. It’s an easy circuit that passes through nine classic country towns, places like Wyalkatchem, Koorda, Bencubbin, Beacon, Mukinbudin, and Westonia.
Each section has its own personality. One day you’re surrounded by golden wheat fields, the next you’re camped among granite outcrops or watching the stars from an old bush camp. It’s a trip that mixes history, local characters, and some really underrated WA landscapes.
My favourite towns and stops along the route
Westonia really surprised me. It’s a small mining town but full of pride and charm. The museum and main street have been beautifully restored, and the locals couldn’t be more welcoming.
Mukinbudin was another favourite. It’s a true country town with a great caravan park, friendly atmosphere, and perfect access to nearby granite rocks like Beringbooding Rock. The sunsets there are magic.
And then Bencubbin, that’s the heart of the Wheatbelt Way for me. It’s got that quiet outback feel, and it’s surrounded by incredible open country that just glows at sunrise and sunset.
Where to stay along the Wheatbelt Way
The Wheatbelt Way is built for caravans because everything is accessible and well set up. I mixed it up between caravan parks and bush-style campgrounds.
- Dowerin or Wyalkatchem Caravan Parks were great to start and finish, with easy access and friendly hosts.
- Mukinbudin Caravan Park stood out because it was clean and quiet, and within walking distance to town.
- Beringbooding Rock was my favourite off-grid stop; camping beside massive granite boulders under the stars was incredible.
- Elachbutting Rock near Westonia is another must because it’s like a mini Wave Rock but without the crowds, and you can camp right at the base.
Having my Lotus Caravans rig made it easy to be self-sufficient. I didn’t have to worry about power or water, so I could pick the most scenic camp instead of the most convenient one.
What makes the Wheatbelt Way different to other WA road trips?
It’s the people and the peace. You’re never far from a friendly town, but you still get that sense of space and isolation that WA is famous for.
The towns are small, welcoming, and full of character. You can have a coffee with a local farmer in the morning, then be camped at a granite rock with no one else in sight by the afternoon. It’s that balance of comfort and adventure that makes it so special.
And the landscapes change constantly. Golden fields, red dirt, wildflowers in season, and massive, gorgeous sunset skies. It’s a road trip that reminds you how much beauty is tucked away just inland from the coast.
Unexpected highlights along the Wheatbelt Way
The granite outcrops were definitely the biggest surprise. I knew they’d be interesting, but the scale and shapes were incredible. Places like Beringbooding Rock and Elachbutting Rock are photographers’ dreams; reflections, textures, and that deep red glow at sunset.
I was also blown away by how well the small towns look after their travellers. You can tell they’re proud of what they have; everything’s clean, easy, and welcoming. It’s one of those trips that restores your faith in small-town Australia.
If I had to sum up the trip in 3 must-see stops
- Elachbutting Rock: The ultimate bush camp and an incredible natural wonder.
- Mukinbudin & Beringbooding Rock: Classic outback charm with unreal sunsets and friendly locals.
- Westonia: History, hospitality, and the perfect end to a Wheatbelt adventure.
The Wheatbelt Way is one of those hidden-gem road trips that’s easy to do but leaves a big impression. It’s proof that you don’t have to go remote to feel like you’re in the middle of the outback
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