Tale of Three Cities & Surrounds

Day One

Spend the day in the coastal town of Fremantle, about 20 minutes south of Perth. The area is buzzing with cafés and restaurants.  Take a tour of the Old Fremantle Gaol while you’re there.

Take a day trip to Rottnest Island, a short ferry ride from either Fremantle or Perth.  Spend the day cycling around the island which is a car free zone, snorkelling in turquoise waters or relaxing on secluded white sandy beaches.

Pick up a hire car and drive down to the beautiful Margaret River region stopping off en route to swim with the Rockingham dolphins, and walk the Busselton Jetty. On arrival, check in to one of the many gorgeous boutique hotels.

Leave the car keys in the room and explore the area in style from the back of a vintage car. Let someone else do the driving as you try some of Australia’s best wines and gorge on delicious local produce.

Get involved in the local lifestyle with a learn to surf lesson, a yoga class, or a morning kayak along the river to learn about the region’s indigenous heritage. Dine at one of the winery restaurants after a day enjoying the great outdoors.

Drive back to Perth (about three and a half hours), drop the car at the airport and fly on to Sydney for a night out in style. You can book online to attend a performance at the Opera House, and making a reservation in advance will give you a great chance of experiencing something very memorable.

Get out on the water on a harbour cruise to take in the city sights for a spectacular start to your Sydney stay.

Feel on top of the world with a BridgeClimb walk to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge . Relax over a long lunch at one of the waterside restaurants before hitting the shops.

Take a flight up to Brisbane for laid back living at its best. Relax by the lagoon at South Bank Parklands, enjoy one of the museums or galleries or visit the local koala sanctuary for a great start to your Queensland experience.

Whatever you didn’t get round to doing yesterday, try today!

Calm things down for the last day and do as much as little as you like. Life is easy on the Gold Coast.