Driving to Toodyay
The journey to Toodyay is every bit as rewarding as the destination itself. The drive takes visitors through rolling countryside, historic townships, seasonal wildflower displays and some of the most picturesque scenery in the Avon Valley.
Whether you're planning a day trip or a longer stay, there are plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the road to Toodyay.
Whether you're planning a day trip or a longer stay, there are plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the road to Toodyay.
Driving from Perth to Toodyay
Toodyay is about 87 km north-east of Perth, and the drive takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes depending on where you start and the traffic.
Head down Reid Highway and turn onto Toodyay Road, keep following this down and you'll enter our historic little town.
Head down Reid Highway and turn onto Toodyay Road, keep following this down and you'll enter our historic little town.
Highlights on the Way to Toodyay
There’s no need to rush the drive. Between Perth and Toodyay you’ll pass a lookout, a country town, a waterfall and some of the Avon Valley’s best-loved scenery. Here are a few places worth pulling over for.
Lookout on Toodyay Road
As you climb the Darling Scarp, watch for the lookout on the right-hand side. Pull over where it’s safe and take in the view back across the coastal plain to the Perth skyline. It’s a great photo stop by day, and the city lights up beautifully at night.
Gidgegannup
Known as the gateway to the Avon Valley, Gidgegannup offers visitors a glimpse of country life just beyond Perth's urban fringe. Surrounded by rolling hills, native bushland and farmland, it marks the beginning of one of Western Australia's most scenic drives and sets the tone for the journey to Toodyay.
Noble Falls
Nestled among native bushland near Gidgegannup, Noble Falls is one of the region's most popular natural attractions. During the cooler months, water cascades over the granite rocks, creating a peaceful setting perfect for a short stroll, picnic or photo opportunity before continuing your journey to Toodyay.
Lovers Lane
A hidden gem along the route, Lovers Lane is famous for its picturesque tree-lined road. The natural canopy creates a beautiful tunnel of greenery that changes with the seasons, making it a favourite stop for photographers and visitors seeking a taste of the countryside charm that awaits in Toodyay.
Canola Fields
During spring, bright yellow canola fields transform the landscape into a sea of colour. These striking displays have become one of the Avon Valley's most photographed sights and provide countless opportunities to capture the beauty of rural Western Australia along the drive to Toodyay.
Ready to explore?
Once you arrive, there’s plenty more to discover. Start with the Toodyay Attractions, find somewhere to eat on the Where to Eat and Drink page, or book a stay through Toodyay Accommodation. However you get here, we hope you enjoy the drive and the town at the end of it.