In our latest episode, we�re taking a look back at the classic road trip in WA (Western Australia). For the next episodes, we will bring you off the beaten track to explore our most adventurous road trip in WA covering Perth, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Lancelin, Bunbury, Margaret River, Augusta, Denmark, Albany and York.
Western Australia is a road trip hot spot. There is something for everybody, especially if you opt to take a self-drive through the regions spanning the biggest state down under. One thing for sure, the roads and highways are really great as we drove by ourselves with a valid driving license. Except for one thing, the �Roo� that jumped in front of our car along the way.
Check out our scenic-drive through WA (from Perth to Albany) 13days 12nights travel itinerary here and of course, you may adjust them accordingly to suit your own schedule.
Day 1: 8 November 2011
Penang International Airport (PEN) ? Kuala Lumpur (LCCT)
Day 2: 9 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (PERTH)
Morning: Arrived Perth International Airport and make our way to Perth 178 in Northbridge - Swan Bell Tower � Wheel of Perth - Kings Park & Botanic Garden - The Perth Mint � Her Majesty Theater - King Street
Afternoon: - London Court at Hay Street � Trinity United Church at St. George Terrace � Perth Town Hall - Lake Monger
Evening: Stroll around Northbridge & Voodoo Lounge
Day 3: 10 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (ROTTNEST ISLAND)
Morning: Walk to Perth Train Station ? Fremantle Train Station (Upon arrival at Fremantle Station, walk for 4 minute to Victoria Quay. Once on Victoria Quay, walk in a North-westerly direction to B-Shed office <on the water across from the E-shed Markets>) and depart via ferry ride to Rottnest Island at 9.35am.
Afternoon: Circle the island by bike and stop at these areas: (i) circumnavigates the whole island and stop at the bays: Little Armstrong Bay, Salmon Bay, The Basin, Parakeet Bay, (ii) visit Vlamingh Lighthouse, (iii) explore the pretty beaches (Pink beach & Eagle beach), (iv) Meet Rottnest Island native animal, Quokkas and (v) chill out and enjoy the ocean view at Rottnest Island Visitor Centre - Depart from Rottnest Island at 4.30pm.
Evening: Explore Burswood neighborhood via public bus before heading for dinner
Day 4: 11 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (PERTH)
Morning: Perth Wellington Street � Take train from Perth Station to Fremantle Station - Fremantle Market - Cappuccino Strip - Fremantle Prison
Afternoon: Fremantle Maritime Museum - Western Australia Submarine Museum � E Shed Market (for souvenirs) - Fishing Harbour for Cicerello Fish and Chips
Day 5: 12 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (PERTH)
Morning: Pick-up rental car at Perth Downtown, Milligan Street - Yanchep National Park
Afternoon: Lancelin � The Pinnacles (Nambung National Park)
Duration from Perth City ? The Pinnacles: 55.2km
Day 6: 13 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (BUNBURY)
Morning: Caversham Wildlife Park
Afternoon: Swan Valley � Clifton Lake (Yalgroup National Park, Mandurah) - Bunbury Lighthouse � Move to Bunbury
**Duration from Perth City ? Bunbury (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes� drive / 175km)
Day 7: 14 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (MARGARET RIVER)
Morning: Wyalup Rocky Point - Busselton Jetty � Margaret River Chocolate Factory
Afternoon: Canals on the Coast (Rocky Coastline) � Move to Margaret River
Day 8: 15 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (AUGUSTA)
Morning: Sunflowers Animal Farm
Afternoon: Explore Jewel, Lake and Mammoth Caves � Cape Leeuwin Light Tower - Move to Augusta
Day 9: 16 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (DENMARK)
Morning: Warren National Park in Pemberton - Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree National Park Afternoon: Valley of the Giants (Tree Top Walk and Ancient Empire & Discovery Centre) - Move to Denmark
Day 10: 17 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (ALBANY)
Morning: Torndirrup National Park � Woolworths Shopping Centre
Afternoon: Albany Wind Farm � The Gap & Natural Bridge - Move to Albany
Day 11: 18 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (YORK)
Morning: Wave Rock & Hypo Yawn in Hyden - York
Afternoon: York Town Hall - York Post Office - York Courthouse & Gaol - Central Building � Move to Perth
Day 12: 19 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (PERTH)
Morning: King Street� Hay Street - Her Majesty�s Theater - St. Georges Terrace - Barrack Street
Afternoon: Murray Street Mall - Crown Perth Hotel Casino
Day 13: 20 November 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA (PERTH)
Morning: Depart for Kuala Lumpur from Perth International Airport
Margaret River to Augusta
(approx. 43.0 km / 30 minutes� drive from Margaret River towards South)
We visited the Sunflowers Animal Farm located in Margaret River as a day visitor on day 8 of our trip. There were a wide variety of farm animals, with more than 350 animals to feed and also the opportunity to cuddle the guinea pigs, rabbits, ostrich, turkeys and sheep.We spent approximately 3 hours there which is how long it took to empty our buckets of animal feed. Overall, it was a hands-on wonderful farm experience.
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
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| Feed and interact with the animals |
Then later in the afternoon, we continued our journey by exploring Jewel, Lake and Mammoth Caves in that area before we head on to Augusta.
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| Cave Exploration |
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| Cave Exploration |
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| Cave Exploration |
Augusta to Denmark
(approx. 311.0 km 4 hours� drive from Augusta towards South East)
After checking out from YHA in Augusta, we continued our journey to south east, towards Denmark. The journey took us approximately 4 hours� drive. Along the way, we stopped by Pemberton for a spectacular view of the Karri forest. Warren National Park was our first stop.The park is home to some of the State�s most majestic karri trees (the tallest trees in Western Australia) with over 3,131-hectare. Hehe. We had a great time exploring this Australian bush and its surrounding with stunning wildflowers. I think it�s a great place for camping, walking and birdswatching.
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| Majestic trees within majestic forest |
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| Majestic trees within majestic forest |
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| Majestic trees within majestic forest |
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| Majestic trees within majestic forest |
Our journey then continued to the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, a fire lookout tree located near the Warren National Park via the unsealed Old Vasse Road. The tree remains climbable at a height of 75 metres (246 feet) by climbing 165 metal rungs hammered into the tree trunk and a wire netting around.
We continued the journey by visiting the 40m-high valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk (Valley of the Giants). It was an incredible experience as we walk through a grove of ancient trees around the park and in the tree tops! The Giants Tree Top Walk, a well-constructed walkway with a gradual ascent also gave us the opportunity to experience the tops of the giant tingle trees. We had a bird's eye view of these sky-scraping trees and the walk itself is about 600 metres long and takes you up to 40 metres above ground. It was a once-in-a-lifetime climb and it's satisfying reaching the top.
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| The walk through the treetops |
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| The walk through the treetops |
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| The walk through the treetops |
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| The walk through the treetops |
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| The walk through the treetops |
The journey from Pemberton to Denmark took us approximately 2 hours 15 minutes before we reached Denmark Hotel (the most expensive hotel we stayed for this trip). Sometimes you just deserve a good sleep!
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| "City of Trees" |
**Final tips: For those traveling by road like us, please drive carefully. Watch out for kangaroo and emu road hazards at dusk and dawn. There are many kangaroos which have jumped in front of our car along the highways. If this happens, control your braking. The open road speed limit is 110 km per hour. Slow down to the usual 50 km per hour limit in most of the country towns you pass through. No matter how big or cute the �Roo�, do not swerve at speed. Drive safe!
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