How should we arrange a nine-day Perth family stay with young children?
We have a seven-year-old and a toddler, hope to see wildlife, Fremantle and Rottnest, and are new to driving in Australia.
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What can I do during a car-free week in Perth?
I will stay in the city and have Kings Park, Fremantle, Cottesloe and a few museums on my list.
Do we need a four-wheel drive for a Perth-to-Esperance camping trip?
We want beaches along the way but hope to save money by hiring a normal car.
Can a family get from Perth Airport to the city after midnight?
We arrive around midnight with two children and want a reliable ride to our hotel.
Which Perth area has hotels near cafes and dinner?
We want to walk to restaurants, bars and coffee shops during a few days before travelling onward.
How should a family spend New Year's Eve and Day in Perth?
We have two teenagers, are staying near Murray Street and want fireworks, a beach and open places to eat.
How can we plan eight Perth days with a toddler and a baby?
We will have a car but prefer drives of about an hour or less from accommodation.
How can we reach Margaret River after landing too late for the airport coach?
We do not drive and our Perth flight arrives after the last useful coach departure.
Can we rent a car one way from Perth to Esperance with a baby?
We would like to drive east, then fly back rather than make the long return drive.
Should we book Rottnest ferry and island bus tickets before checking the weather?
We hope for a midweek October day trip but would prefer to decide after reaching Perth.
Should a family choose Cottesloe or Scarborough Beach on New Year's Day?
We have teenagers and want a comfortable swim, food nearby and a manageable trip from the CBD.
What should first-time Perth visitors do around an Ashes cricket trip?
One of us is going to the Test, while the other wants food, beaches and easy outings from a city hotel.