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How can I enjoy Rottnest with limited walking and no cycling?
I want an island day but have painful feet and do not plan to swim.
Can I comfortably explore Perth during a July visit?
I have one week and am worried cooler, wetter weather might rule out sightseeing.
Should four adults bundle a Rottnest ferry and bike hire?
We are travelling tomorrow and want to compare ferry tickets, bicycles and Fremantle parking.
Is Perth city or Fremantle the better base without a car?
We have several days, want a Rottnest ferry and regional tours, and prefer accommodation near transit.
Should we stay by the beach or in the CBD for one car-free night in Perth?
We arrive Friday morning and fly out the next evening, want to spend modestly and still see part of the city.
How should four adults pace nine Perth nights with Fremantle, Rottnest and a northern road trip?
This is our first WA road trip; we plan initial car-free city days, then a rental car for Yanchep, Lancelin and the Pinnacles.
Can a family enjoy Rottnest when one child cannot ride a bike?
We have three children aged eight to twelve and want a relaxed island day from Fremantle.
How can a family with a toddler and six-year-old enjoy five hours on Rottnest?
We will have a pram, are curious about gentle cycling, and want to see quokkas without attempting difficult hills.
How should a family with teenagers pace a week around Perth?
Two adults and children aged twelve and fourteen want Rottnest, Fremantle, beaches and city time without an overpacked itinerary.
Should we head straight from an international arrival to the Rottnest ferry?
Our family lands in Perth at 12:50 pm with two children and hoped to catch a mid-afternoon Fremantle ferry the same day.
Where should we stay in Perth for trains, sightseeing and a later south-west drive?
We want an apartment near transit for the airport, Fremantle and central sights, then plan to collect a car for Margaret River.