Highlights:

• Hippo’s Yawn.
• Mulka’s Cave.
• Wave Rock Wildlife Park.

Next up, we hit the historic town of York which is known to be the Oldest inland town in Australia famous for its well preserved architecture and history of colonial times. A guided tour of this place gives you deeper insights into its role during the colonial time. Explore its natural vistas and try some of the best dishes served locally. 

Highlights:

• York Town Hall.
• York Courthouse Complex.
• The Residency Museum.
• York Bushland Garden.

Getting There:

• A bus ride from Perth to Wave Rock essentially takes about 5 hours or more costing $30 – $50.
• Alternatively Wave Rock can also be reached by driving over 335 km in 3 hours which costs $30 – $40. 
• Take a bus from Transwa East Perth to Joaquina St Transwa York that departs once daily taking approximately 2 hours and costing $13 – $18.

Key Attractions:

• Pinnacles Desert Discovery Center.
• Pinnacles Desert Lookout.
• Desert View trail.
• Pinnacle Drive. 

Transportation:

• Take a bus via Transwa Bay East Perth that takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes costing $40 – $50.
• Alternatively a drive for about 2 hours takes you to Pinnacles Desert at a cost of $20 – $30.

Rockingham:

Considered one of the most renowned dolphin swimming experiences in Perth, this place allows you to ride to dolphin hotspots by a boat where you take a dive and swim alongside dolphins in the ocean. 

Mandurah: 

This is yet another excellent location for dolphin encounters with swimming opportunities in Mandurah’s inland waterways whose coastal areas are frequented by dolphins. This place also boasts marine creatures such as pelicans and ospreys as well. 

Additional Information:

• These specially curated tours often include provisions of wetsuits , masks and snorkels.
• The experience is guided by professionals to ensure safety and respectful interactions.
• The tour typically lasts between 3 to 6 hours.

Renowned Tour Operators:

• Rockingham Wild Encounters.
• Mandurah Cruises.
• Perth Wildlife Encounters.

Yanchep National Park:

This establishment features a healthy population of Koalas offering a chance to see these iconic animals in a close up interaction in their natural habitat. It also supports various other native wildlife species such as kangaroos and wombats and some exotic bird species. 

Highlights:

• Bushland .
• Picnic areas.
• Crystal Cave.
• Koala Conservation Center. 

Pinnacles Desert Snowboarding:

Enjoy the thrilling experience of sandboarding on the high dunes of pinnacles desert which lets you slide down the dunes on a board in a fashionable sandboarding tour which provides necessary equipment and rentals. 

Renowned Tour Operators:

• Australian Pinnacles Tours.
• Adventure Tours Australia.
• Pinnacles Desert and Sandboarding Tours. 

Transportation:

• Take a bus from Perth which takes about 3 hours and 21 minutes costing $65 – $90.
• The fastest way to get to Pinnacles Desert is to drive which takes around 2 hours costing almost $30 – $40. 

Nearby Attractions:

• Hangover Bay.
• Lake Thetis.
• Jurien Bay.

Highlights:

• Cape to cape walking track.
• Surfers point.
• Prevelly Beach.
• Leeuwin Estate winery.
• Voyager Estate.
• Vasse Felix.

Activities:

• Vineyard tours.
• Wine tastings.
• Bushtucker tours.
• Swimming and surfing.
• Hiking and leisurely walks.

While around Margret regions make sure to check out the most popular and accessible landmark of Australia, the Mammoth Cave offering you a spectacular glimpse into the region’s geology and paleontological history. A guided tour to this site lets you have an immersive experience within the fascinating structures inside.  

Highlights:

• Stalactites and Stalagmites.
• Large Caverns.
• Megafauna Fossils.
• Forest Grove. 

Located at the southwest tip of Australia, this historic landmark stands at the meeting point of Indian and southern Oceans, offering a stunning view of the surroundings from a height and enriching historical perspective combined with natural beauty. 

Highlights:

• Lighthouse tour
• Interpretive Center
• Cape Leeuwin Water Wheel

Your To Dos:

• Coastal walks.
• Whale Watching.
• Photography.

Highlights:

• Lighthouse tour:Take a tour exploring every nook and cranny of this 39- meter high structure with 176 steps and enjoy the scenic views it provides along with the fascinating facts about maritime history of the place.
• Interpretive Center: These are the old lighthouse keepers’ cottages that have been developed into museums exhibiting instruments like shipwrecks and other items to interpret the history and environment of the place.
• Cape Leeuwin Water Wheel: This old water wheel was used to supply water to the lighthouse premises which is now encrusted with calcified lime creating a unique and photogenic structure.

Your To Dos:

• Coastal walks.
• Whale Watching.
• Photography.

Transportation:

• Take a bus from Perth which takes 5 hours to get you to Lighthouse costing $29 – $40.

Highlights:

• York.
• Toodyay.
• Northam.
• Connor’s Mill.
• Newcastle Gaol Museum.
• Avon River.

Activities:

• Pickning.
• Hot Air Ballooning.
• Hiking and Walking.
• Kayaking and paddleboarding.
• Swimming and canoeing. 

Culinary Delights: 

• Steak and Guinness Pie.
• Chicken Parmigiana.
• Grilled Lamb.
• Gingerbread.

Getting there:

• Take a bus from Transwa East Perth station to get to Avon valley in 1 hour and 40 minutes costing around $70-$90.
• The cheapest way to get to the destination is to drive a rented car from Perth costing $7-$10 in a span of about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• The fastest way to travel to Avon valley from Perth is to hail a taxi which costs $80-$100.

Highlights:

• Heritage building.
• Treasury room.
• Gift shop.
• Gold Pour Demonstrations.
• One-tonne Australian Kangaroo Coin.