Should a family stay in Perth or Fremantle before a busy south-west itinerary?
We arrive with toddlers, want Fremantle Market and another coastal outing, then plan to drive south.
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Is driving straight from Perth Airport to Albany a good first day?
I land in the morning and am considering a long self-drive before visiting Margaret River and returning to Perth.
Is there a regular ferry from central Perth to Fremantle?
We want a river journey but are looking for an option beyond a packaged day cruise.
How should five adults tour Perth for a week without driving?
This is our first independent family trip and we will rely on buses, trains or occasional direct rides.
Should we collect a rental car after a late Perth Airport arrival?
Our flight lands near midnight and we plan a week of driving but may sleep near the airport first.
How should we explore Perth and Fremantle food while partly self-catering?
We want cafés, bakeries, markets and groceries as well as some restaurant meals in both areas.
Where can visitors look for reasonably priced fresh seafood around Perth?
We will be in the CBD, Fremantle, Rottnest and Margaret River and would like market-style options.
How can we pace a ten-day Perth and Margaret River honeymoon?
It is our first Australian trip and we want a scenic self-drive without changing rooms or rushing every attraction.
Is Rottnest practical on a driving day from Fremantle to Bunbury?
We have a short self-drive itinerary and planned the island between a Fremantle night and a Bunbury night.
Perth or Fremantle for a short stop before Margaret River?
We have three or four nights near Perth, then four or five around Margaret River, and want a convenient base before driving south.
How can I get from Perth Airport to Rockingham after a long flight?
I land on a weekday morning and would rather not ask family to collect me or drive while tired.
Which two Perth day trips suit a June visit?
We already plan Fremantle and are choosing among Rottnest, Swan Valley and the Pinnacles, with some concern about a rough ferry.