โจ Western Australia - Perth Southern Route: The Ultimate Road Trip Gui
If the Northern Route is a wild symphony, then the Southern Route is a poetic whisperโwhere beauty lingers in ๐ท wine glasses, ๐ฒ misty forests, and ๐ jetty reflections. Welcome to the most comprehensive Southern WA road trip guide! ๐บ๏ธ Itinerary Highlights (Full list of attractions for you to customize!) ๐Day 1: Perth โ Mandurah โ Busselton Mandurah: Dolphin spotting & lobster catching ๐ฌ๐ฆ Busselton Jetty: Overnight stay + iconic train ride ๐๐ ๐Day 2: Busselton โ Margaret River Lavender Farm ๐ธ Canal Rocks ๐ Natural Spa Pool ๐ฆ Vasse Felix Winery ๐ท Stay in Margaret River ๐Day 3: Margaret River Exploration Wineries, caves, mazes & boat tours! ๐ค๐ณ๏ธ ๐Day 4: Margaret River โ Denmark Hamelin Bay (stingrays!) Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk ๐ณ Greens Pool ๐๏ธ Elephant Rocks ๐ Overnight in Denmark ๐Day 5: Denmark โ Albany The Gap & Natural Bridge โฐ๏ธ Whale watching (seasonal) ๐ Little Beach (powder sand!) Stay in Albany ๐Day 6: Albany โ Esperance Lucky Bay (kangaroos on the beach!) ๐ฆ๐๏ธ ๐Day 7: Esperance โ Wave Rock โ Perth Wave Rock ๐ (iconic photo op!) โ ๏ธ Last 2 days are LONG drivesโrotate drivers! ๐ Car Rental Tips Book via SIXT (Perth Airport pickup/drop-off) Bring a phone mount (or your phone will bow on the dashboard ๐) Full insurance is a MUST ๐น (Film a 360ยฐ video at pickup!) Refuel before return โฝ (or face fines!) ๐ก Pro Tips ๐งฅ Layer up! Southern WA is cooler. ๐บ๏ธ Download offline maps (no signal in remote areas). ๐ถ๏ธ Sunscreen & sunglasses are non-negotiable. ๐ Full insurance x3 (yes, really!). ๐ Pack snacks & waterโfew stops en route. ๐ Keep bags in the trunk (smash-and-grab risk). #AustraliaTravel #WesternAustralia #Perth #RoadTripWA #TravelGuide #WineCountry #HiddenGems