Perth to Esperence in December

Thanks for taking the time to reply, looking forward to Esperance and the 2 1/2 weeks after to make our way to Albany before heading home.
Just trying to make the outbound journey as pleasant as possible.
Cheers,

I would do the long route via Albany on the way to Esperance and go through Hyden on the way home.
Much better when everyone is enthusiastic.
After 2 1/2 weeks away from home you'll probably want to go home via the shortest route

after living near Hyden for my yooung life, i made the trip the perth many times. very boring in days before air con, radio, dvds etcs,
Hyden, is good for overnight stop, in regards to haveing a pool and rock to climb in early morning.
the tin horse highway is great near Kulin.
From Hyden you can go to lake King but gravel roads i think, will have to check.
if need bitumen, then turn just past Arthur river , Wagin, Lake Grace, which has a shire pool, newdegate, etc but long roads .
Or if want to go sightly south, Kattaning, Gnowangerup, and jerrumunup, where you cvan see the Stirlings from the road, rather than all the way to Albany. there is some stops for Mallee Fowl in Ongerup. Gnowangerup has a pool, and drive slightly less boring. Good luck