Guides & tips

Plan your trip like a local

Honest answers to the questions travellers ask us most.

Dolphins and sea lions: Mandurah, Rockingham or Penguin Island?

Choose the right wildlife outing south of Perth by separating dolphin cruises, Rockingham kayak trips and a Penguin Island visit.

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Fremantle on your own: prison, markets and harbour

Plan an independent Fremantle day from Perth, with realistic choices between the prison, weekend markets, West End and working harbour.

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Kings Park and Perth on your own: a practical first day

Plan a first day in central Perth and Kings Park on foot and by free city bus, and decide whether the sightseeing bus adds enough value.

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Margaret River from Perth: day trip or overnight stay?

Decide whether a long Margaret River day trip from Perth is worthwhile, or whether driving and staying overnight gives the region enough time.

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Pinnacles from Perth: sunset, stargazing or a daytime tour?

Compare daylight, sunset and stargazing trips to the Pinnacles, including the long drive and who should avoid an evening return.

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Rottnest Island from Perth: bike or bus, and where are the quokkas?

Choose between a bike day and a bus tour on Rottnest Island, compare departure points, and see quokkas without feeding or touching them.

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Swan River cruises: Fremantle ferry or dinner cruise?

Decide whether a Swan River sightseeing cruise to Fremantle or an evening dinner cruise better fits your Perth itinerary.

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Swan Valley wineries from Perth: tour, cruise or drive?

Plan a Swan Valley wine day from Perth by comparing a guided tour, river cruise and independent driving.

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Wave Rock from Perth: is the long day trip worth it?

Work out whether the long Wave Rock, York and cultural day trip from Perth is worth your limited holiday time.

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Whale watching from Perth: Hillarys or Fremantle?

Choose a whale-watching departure from Hillarys or Fremantle by season, transport and sea conditions, without treating wildlife sightings as guaranteed.

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