Hersh,
The trip across to Perth is not one that I have done via road.  It is similiar to the 80 from Phoenix north. Dry and not a lot to see.  Mmmm sand and more sand..
 
However if the trip is broken up it would be a different drive.  You just need to watch the kangaroos, emus and Australia aboriginals on the road..
 
Don't get me wrong I'm not organising a trip in the Gt40. We will do the trip north to Queensland first..
Bernie