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Perth to Albany: the South West: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 8-day version for November: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · 7-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.
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8
days
640 km
distance
21.9 h
driving
43
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Wildflower spring into early summer — the region's headline act — and calm winery weather.
- Light day: day 6 has one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill it — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Perth
- Transit
- 3h00
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 16.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Explore this historic prison, built by convicts in 1851, now preserved as a museum.
50 min · Perth · $18.50 (basic), $59 (tunnel tour), less for students and children
open: Open every day of the year except Good Friday and Christmas day
10:15
12:30
View rotating exhibitions of contemporary Australian, international, and Indigenous art.
50 min · Perth · Free (except special exhibits)
open: W-M 10AM-5PM, closed Tu
13:30
Explore the nation's oldest operating mint, still producing coins and gold bullion today.
50 min · Perth · $19
15:20
17:00
Overnight here
e.g. Fremantle Prison YHA · Pier 21 Apartment Hotel
Day 2 Around Perth
- Transit
- 2h42
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 16.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Encounter diverse wildlife and enjoy free guided tours at this beloved local zoo.
50 min · Perth · Children (4-15 yr) $12.50, adults $24.50
10:05
11:05
Explore diverse exhibits of social, natural, and marine history from Western Australia.
50 min · Perth · Free
open: Daily 9AM-5PM
12:05
Experience experimental contemporary art in rotating exhibitions by local and international artists.
50 min · Perth · Free
open: 11AM-6PM (closed Mondays)
13:55
16:00
Picnic beside this scenic reservoir, surrounded by hills and forests, with nearby hiking trails.
50 min · Perth
16:50
Little Creatures littlecreatures.com.au map ↗
Taste famous Pale Ale in a buzzing restaurant housed in a former crocodile farm by the water.
60 min · Perth
open: open all day, and for breakfast on weekends
Overnight here
e.g. Fremantle Prison YHA · Pier 21 Apartment Hotel
Day 3 Around Perth
- Transit
- 2h19
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 16.2°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~4
- Daylight
- 13.7h
09:00
Pet kangaroos and explore wildlife, railways, and craft shops in this expansive conservation park.
50 min · Perth · Free
open: 8:30AM-6PM
10:50
11:50
Hear the resonant chime of bells from a historic tower at the foot of Barrack Street.
50 min · Perth · $11, child $7
12:50
13:50
Wander past vibrant modern architecture with sweeping city and river views.
50 min · Perth
15:40
Engage with contemporary art in a courtyard that hosts free Sunday music sessions in summer.
90 min · Perth · Free entry
Overnight here
e.g. Fremantle Prison YHA · Pier 21 Apartment Hotel
Day 4 Busselton
- Transit
- 3h45
- Finish
- ~17:10
- Temperature
- 12.2°C–23.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~5
- Daylight
- 13.8h
12:00
Busselton Jetty read more
Stroll along the long, restored jetty extending into the bay.
50 min · Busselton
13:05
Wonnerup House read more
Visit this 1859 heritage house and its surviving outbuildings.
50 min · Busselton · Adult $10, student $7, child $5
open: F Sa 10AM–4PM, by appointment only: Su 10AM–11AM
14:10
Old Butter Factory/Busselton Museum busseltonmuseum.org.au
Explore WA's first butter factory turned museum and ice works.
50 min · Busselton
open: 10am–4pm, Wednesday–Monday (closed Tuesdays)
15:15
St Mary's (Church of England) search
See Western Australia's oldest stone church in Busselton.
50 min · Busselton
16:20
Day 5 Pemberton
- Transit
- 3h33
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 10.5°C–21.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~6
- Daylight
- 13.8h
10:55
12:55
14:35
17:10
Overnight here
e.g. Pump Hill Farm Cottages · Gloucester Motel
Day 6 Denmark
- Transit
- 2h45
- Finish
- ~12:35
- Temperature
- 12.5°C–20.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 13.9h
11:45
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Overnight here
Day 7 Albany
- Transit
- 1h55
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 13.7°C–19.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 13.9h
09:50
10:50
11:50
12:50
Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre albanyleisurecentre.com.au map ↗
Swim, workout, or play indoor sports in this modern facility.
90 min · Albany
15:00
Feel the breeze and see turbines turning above the scenic views.
50 min · Albany · Free
16:05
Albany's Historic Whaling Station whaleworld.org
Walk through the old whaling station and see preserved equipment.
50 min · Albany
16:55
Bay Merchants Gourmet Deli baymerchants.com.au map ↗
Savor local milk coffee and homemade gourmet treats.
60 min · Albany
open: Daily 6:30AM-6PM
Overnight here
Day 8 Around Albany
- Transit
- 1h58
- Finish
- ~16:55
- Temperature
- 13.7°C–19.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~7
- Daylight
- 13.9h
09:00
Albany Convict Gaol search
Explore restored convict cells and historic exhibits in this old gaol.
50 min · Albany
10:05
Residency Museum search
Discover shark jaws and a giant lighthouse lens in this historic building.
50 min · Albany
open: M-Sa 10AM-5PM and Su 2-5PM
11:10
Albany Public Library and Information Service search
Browse books and access internet in a welcoming community space.
50 min · Albany
12:15
Brig Amity Replica search
Step aboard this replica ship that brought Albany's first settlers.
50 min · Albany
13:20
The Princess Royal Fortress and National ANZAC Centre nationalanzaccentre.com.au
Learn about troops' experiences and the site's wartime history.
50 min · Albany
14:25
Bibbulmun Track albanyregion.com.au
Hike this long-distance trail through forests and coastline.
90 min · Albany
15:55
Three Plenties Palace Restaurant threeplentiespalace.com.au map ↗
Try quasi-Chinese food in a cozy restaurant setting.
60 min · Albany
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.