Your stays
Choose a property, room type and dates for each night of your trip.
Stop 1
Explore Fremantle
Stay
Quest Fremantle
1 Night
Stop 1
Explore Fremantle
Stop 2
Explore Rockingham
Stay
Quest Rockingham
1 Night
Stop 2
Explore Rockingham
Stop 3
Explore Bunbury
Stay
Quest Bunbury
1 Night
Stop 3
Explore Bunbury
Removed stays
Your Route
What to bring
For this coastal WA road trip starting from Perth's spirited port of Fremantle south through Rockingham to Bunbury, pack for sea breezes, beach days and the laid-back warmth of the south west.
Pack lightweight clothing and swimwear for Rottnest Island, Bunbury's Koombana Bay and Rockingham's beaches. A light jacket is useful for Fremantle's sea breeze, and smart-casual options are needed for Madalena's and the Margaret River cellar doors around Bunbury. A tote bag is essential for the Bunbury Markets, and comfortable walking shoes handle the Leschenault Inlet Walk and waterfront promenades at every stop.
Explore Fremantle
There's no end to things to do in Fremantle, so after checking into the accessible-accredited and pet-friendly Quest Fremantle, head out into the city's UNESCO-listed streets and start exploring. You're only a short walk from the water's edge, with its ferry access to the powdery beaches of Rottnest Island, and the port city's lively restaurants and distilleries are also a short distance away. Republic of Fremantle distillery is right across the road, and Madalena's – named best restaurant in the 2024 WA Good Food Guide – is nearby.
Republic of Fremantle distillery, Madalena's Bar & Restaurant, Rottnest Island day trip, Good Things cafe, WA Maritime Museum
Explore Rockingham
Sleek, modern and near the town's famous beaches, the accessible-accredited Quest Rockingham is ideally positioned for sightseeing in this friendly seaside community. Start your day with a dip in the pool before making your way to the waterfront cafe strip to grab brunch and scan the horizon for pods of playful dolphins. The 6000-hectare Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is close for snorkelling, sea lion spotting and island-hopping, and the three-kilometre walk around Lake Richmond will introduce you to ancient thrombolites and abundant birdlife.
Chandlers Kitchen oceanfront cafe, Rockingham Museum, Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Lake Richmond thrombolites walk, Boya Kaarla Walking Tour with In Culture Tours
Explore Bunbury
Situated between the Leschenault Inlet and Koombana Bay Beach, the accessible-accredited Quest Bunbury is ideally positioned to take advantage of the best the city has to offer. Shops and amenities are close by, and the gateway to the Margaret River wine region is right on the doorstep. The waters around Koombana Bay are home to a pod of around 100 wild bottlenose dolphins, with the Dolphin Discovery Centre just moments away, and the vibrant Bunbury Regional Art Gallery adds a striking cultural anchor to this thriving south-west city.
Dolphin Discovery Centre, Market Eating House, Bunbury Regional Art Gallery (BRAG), Leschenault Inlet Walk, Capel Vale Wines
Journey Home
The drive back from Bunbury to Perth is a comfortable two hours north via the Forrest Highway dn Kwinana Freeway, and there is plenty to enjoy along the way. Stop at the Bunbury Markets if timing works out, pick up a bottle from Capel Vale to take home, and take a last sunrise walk along Leschenault Inlet before you go. The south west has a certain unhurried charm that you will find yourself missing before you have even reached Perth.
Bunbury Markets final stop, Capel Vale wine pickup, Leschenault Inlet sunrise walk, South Western Highway drive north to Perth
