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Bunbury #247 Free
The shortest Bunbury route at 8.17 km, taking about 19 minutes in a single stage. Despite its short distance, this route packs 9 roundabouts into just 8 km, averaging one every 910 metres. This makes it the most roundabout-dense route from this office. The compact central loop covers Symmons Street, Stockley Road, Stirling Street, and surrounding streets. Maximum speed is 60 km/h, with a mix of 50 and 60 km/h zones.
Watch Out For
- 9 roundabouts in 8 km. Far more than Route #245 (6 roundabouts) or #246 (7 roundabouts). WA rules: signal left for left exit, right for right exit, no signal for straight. Always signal left when leaving. The rapid succession leaves little recovery time between roundabouts.
- Picton Crescent area. Residential streets with multiple roundabouts in close proximity. Maintain focus as you navigate roundabout after roundabout.
- Carey Street to Clifton Street. Northern section near the town centre with higher traffic volumes. Be ready for vehicles approaching roundabouts from multiple directions.
Route Features
- 10 left turns, 4 right turns, 9 roundabouts, 5 sets of traffic lights.
- 9 roundabouts, 5 traffic signals, 14 turns (10 left, 4 right)
- Speed zones: 50 and 60 km/h, roughly even split
- Key roads: Ocean Drive, Wittenoom Street, Acacia Street, Molloy Street
Test Manoeuvres
- Pullover in the northern section near Wellington Street.
Key Tips
- Roundabout technique is everything on this route. Practise the WA entry and exit signalling until it becomes automatic. With 9 roundabouts, even one mistake adds up.
- Only 4 right turns out of 14 total, so most navigation is left turns and roundabouts. Do not become complacent on the simpler left turns. Mirror checks and signalling are still assessed.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east on Wellington Street. | 60 m | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wittenoom Street. | 118 m | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Symmons Street. | 29 m | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 46 m | |
| 5 | Exit the roundabout onto Ocean Drive/260. | 94 m | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 39 m | |
| 7 | Exit the roundabout onto Carey Street. | 121 m | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Wittenoom Street. | 109 m | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 7 m | |
| 10 | Exit the roundabout onto Clifton Street/260. | 189 m | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Ocean Drive/260. | 251 m | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ocean Drive/260. | 1.3 km | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Stockley Road. | 149 m | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Upper Esplanade. | 75 m | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Acacia Street. | 45 m | |
| 16 | Turn left to stay on Acacia Street. | 393 m | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Scott Street. | 33 m | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Picton Crescent. | 346 m | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Stockley Road. | 200 m | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Spencer Street. | 824 m | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Stirling Street. | 61 m | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 14 m | |
| 23 | Exit the roundabout onto Stirling Street. | 41 m | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Blair Street. | 196 m | |
| 25 | Turn left onto Symmons Street. | 145 m | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Symmons Street. | 139 m | |
| 27 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 8 m | |
| 28 | Exit the roundabout onto Symmons Street. | 75 m | |
| 29 | Turn left onto Molloy Street. | 122 m | |
| 30 | Turn left onto Wellington Street. | 6 m |
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