For Comments - Perth Itinerary

[fooblack]

Dear All

I am making a 1st time self-drive family trip to Perth in December. We have 2 kids with us.

Appreciate your kind comments and suggestions:-

Day 1 to Day 2 - Farmstay at Swan Valley
- Swan Valley area
- Caversham Wildlife Park / Whiteman Park
- Margaret River Chocolate Factory (@ Swan Valley)
- Optional - Perth City - King's Park, Hay Street (shopping)

Day 3 to Day 4 - Margaret River Region
- On route to MR, stopover at Busselton Jetty. Spend rest of day at MR area for winery + food
- 2nd day - Head south to Augusta and cover Cape Leeuwin and Jewel Cave. Then head north towards Yalingup Maze.

Day 5 to Day 7 (Fri to Sun) - Fremantle
- On route to Fremantle, to stopover at Mandurah for Dolphin Cruise + lunch.
- North Cogee beach
- Fremantle Prison Tour
- Swan River Cruise
- Swan Bells
- Maritime Musuem
- Fremantle Fishing boat harbour

Day 8 - Reserve day - Flight home in the evening. To do last min shopping in the city etc.

 

[klavier]

Dear All

I am making a 1st time self-drive family trip to Perth in December. We have 2 kids with us.

Appreciate your kind comments and suggestions:-

Day 1 to Day 2 - Farmstay at Swan Valley
- Swan Valley area
- Caversham Wildlife Park / Whiteman Park
- Margaret River Chocolate Factory (@ Swan Valley)
- Optional - Perth City - King's Park, Hay Street (shopping)

Day 3 to Day 4 - Margaret River Region
- On route to MR, stopover at Busselton Jetty. Spend rest of day at MR area for winery + food
- 2nd day - Head south to Augusta and cover Cape Leeuwin and Jewel Cave. Then head north towards Yalingup Maze.

Day 5 to Day 7 (Fri to Sun) - Fremantle
- On route to Fremantle, to stopover at Mandurah for Dolphin Cruise + lunch.
- North Cogee beach
- Fremantle Prison Tour
- Swan River Cruise
- Swan Bells
- Maritime Musuem
- Fremantle Fishing boat harbour

Day 8 - Reserve day - Flight home in the evening. To do last min shopping in the city etc.

Actually nothing wrong with your plan. However personally I would choose to spend an extra day in MR region rather than staying at Swan River. MR area also farm activities so I would either do Perth/Fremantle first or last, i.e. After MR area. Just a personal preference as I find MR side to be more relaxed.

Note, entrance fees for attractions are quite costly so perhaps you could be more selective. Shopping (except for dairy products and nuts) are also more costly. Not exactly a shopping destination.

 

[fooblack]

Actually nothing wrong with your plan. However personally I would choose to spend an extra day in MR region rather than staying at Swan River. MR area also farm activities so I would either do Perth/Fremantle first or last, i.e. After MR area. Just a personal preference as I find MR side to be more relaxed.

Note, entrance fees for attractions are quite costly so perhaps you could be more selective. Shopping (except for dairy products and nuts) are also more costly. Not exactly a shopping destination.

thanks for your comments. gd thing is that the AUD is pretty weak at the moment haha.

 

[swatchie]

I wouldn't do so many days in Freo. Max 2 days. If you stop by Busselton, do try Simmos ice cream.

 

[fooblack]

I wouldn't do so many days in Freo. Max 2 days. If you stop by Busselton, do try Simmos ice cream.

agreed. fair comment. I have tried to book for 1 more nite at MR but hard to get a decent place and move the hotel bookings at freo.. sigh.

yes, i plan to stop at Busselton Jetty to do the underwater observatory. Is the ice-cream place ard there?

 

[klavier]

agreed. fair comment. I have tried to book for 1 more nite at MR but hard to get a decent place and move the hotel bookings at freo.. sigh.

yes, i plan to stop at Busselton Jetty to do the underwater observatory. Is the ice-cream place ard there?

u can also try to stay around Busselton area. Lots of choices there. From here its about 40min drive to MR area so not that far away.

 

[swatchie]

agreed. fair comment. I have tried to book for 1 more nite at MR but hard to get a decent place and move the hotel bookings at freo.. sigh.

yes, i plan to stop at Busselton Jetty to do the underwater observatory. Is the ice-cream place ard there?

Yes the area is very small so you shouldn't have any problems spotting it. Be careful of the seagulls though.

 

[fooblack]

u can also try to stay around Busselton area. Lots of choices there. From here its about 40min drive to MR area so not that far away.

i will drop by for a short visit a the jetty and underwater observatory.. but it is kind of middle of nowhere haha.. the troublesome thing is that need to book at exact timing too.. . sigh.

 

[fooblack]

Yes the area is very small so you shouldn't have any problems spotting it. Be careful of the seagulls though.

thanks for your advice

there are quite a few caves to visit. I am thinking of trying the jewel cave since it is near to Cape Leeuwin and along the way...

just apprehensive how child friendly these caves are..

 

[swatchie]

thanks for your advice

there are quite a few caves to visit. I am thinking of trying the jewel cave since it is near to Cape Leeuwin and along the way...

just apprehensive how child friendly these caves are..

You are most welcome. Have fun!

 

[blackjazzboy]

how old is your kids?
u might want to consider farm stay at MR, like Sunflowers Animal Farm

 

[fooblack]

how old is your kids?
u might want to consider farm stay at MR, like Sunflowers Animal Farm

hi, thanks for your comment. We are already doing a farmstay at swan valley so we will skip the farmstay at MR.

 

[savetotravel]

hi
may i know where is the best rate for parking in frementle market?

 

[fooblack]

Hi, we are going to Perth again for the 2nd year running and this time, we will focusing on the suburbs... here are the itinerary for our family's 10D9N vacation in Nov...

1. Day 1 & 2
- Fremantle
- King's Park
- Perth City - Swan Bells, Hay Street etc

2. Day 3 -4
- Long journey to down to Albany
- Explore Albany & Denmark - Albany Windfarm, Discovery Bay, Denmark area (Inlet Cruise), scenic trails...

3. Day 5 - 7
- Head towards Farmstay at Pemberton
- Visit Green Pools and Valleys of the Giant along the way
- Explore towns of Pemberton and Mamjimup - Wine & Truffles, Pemberton Railway, Giant Trees etc

4. Days 8 - 10
- Margaret River Region, focusing on the northern side - Busselton, Dunsbourogh and Yallingup
- Wineriers, Yallingup Maze, Geographe Bay, Cape Naturaliste, etc...
- On the way back to Airport, to drop by Bunbury Doplhin center and Gnomesville...

Happy to receive comments or suggestions on the places of interest in the above itinerary. Thanks.

 

[beano]

hi
may i know where is the best rate for parking in frementle market?

There's a multistorey beside the market, 1st hr free. But if you park further away along the road, should be free.

 

[beano]

Hi, we are going to Perth again for the 2nd year running and this time, we will focusing on the suburbs... here are the itinerary for our family's 10D9N vacation in Nov...

1. Day 1 & 2
- Fremantle
- King's Park
- Perth City - Swan Bells, Hay Street etc

2. Day 3 -4
- Long journey to down to Albany
- Explore Albany & Denmark - Albany Windfarm, Discovery Bay, Denmark area (Inlet Cruise), scenic trails...

3. Day 5 - 7
- Head towards Farmstay at Pemberton
- Visit Green Pools and Valleys of the Giant along the way
- Explore towns of Pemberton and Mamjimup - Wine & Truffles, Pemberton Railway, Giant Trees etc

4. Days 8 - 10
- Margaret River Region, focusing on the northern side - Busselton, Dunsbourogh and Yallingup
- Wineriers, Yallingup Maze, Geographe Bay, Cape Naturaliste, etc...
- On the way back to Airport, to drop by Bunbury Doplhin center and Gnomesville...

Happy to receive comments or suggestions on the places of interest in the above itinerary. Thanks.

All good, i posted some other comments here

 

[swatchie]

There's a multistorey beside the market, 1st hr free. But if you park further away along the road, should be free.

No free parking at Fremantle. The parking next to the market is by Wilson parking. No 1st hour free also on weekends.

 

[Merkava]

Most likely will be planning for an early May'16 road trip from Perth to MR.

Just to check, do people usually drive from MR straight back to Perth at 1 go for Airport departure? Or are there any attractions/places to stop between MR -> Perth?

It is a 5D4N self-drive trip, I have not purchase any air tickets yet but I am fixed on the month of May (1st week).

Hope you understand what I'm trying to convey, thanks.

 

[derwang]

Most likely will be planning for an early May'16 road trip from Perth to MR.

Just to check, do people usually drive from MR straight back to Perth at 1 go for Airport departure? Or are there any attractions/places to stop between MR -> Perth?

It is a 5D4N self-drive trip, I have not purchase any air tickets yet but I am fixed on the month of May (1st week).

Hope you understand what I'm trying to convey, thanks.

I'm sure you can if you are used to long distance driving. If not, it is not recommended.

Wouldn't you want to stop for breaks some refreshments before continuing on the journey. Set off early and don't rush. Remember, speed limits are to be adhere to strictly. If not be prepared to receive fines

 

[kevin301]

Most likely will be planning for an early May'16 road trip from Perth to MR.

Just to check, do people usually drive from MR straight back to Perth at 1 go for Airport departure? Or are there any attractions/places to stop between MR -> Perth?

It is a 5D4N self-drive trip, I have not purchase any air tickets yet but I am fixed on the month of May (1st week).

Hope you understand what I'm trying to convey, thanks.

It's certainly do-able, though I would suggest to allow maybe about 4 - 4.5 hours to be comfortable.
The actual distance is about 280km according to Google Maps.

I presume with your suggested plan, that you'll be staying in Perth first, then proceed south, and head straight back to airport on the final day?