7 days trip for our vacation in Perth

Actually, we were in Perth for 9 days in total. However due to the arriving time (11.55pm) and departure time (6.00am), we were not able to do any activities on these both days. Basically, this was our itinerary throughout the vacation (25th Aug - 2nd Sept):

Day 1:
Arrived in Perth airport (11.55pm) and collecting the car and heading towards hotel. By the time we reach hotel, it was 3 in the morning.

Day 2:
Perth City --> Mandurah City --> Back Beach --> Busselton Jetty --> Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.
In fact, we skip the Ferguson Valley in between as we were tired due to the late arrival the previous day. Also, we didn't visit Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunburry as well. Overnight at Dunsborough.

Day 3:
Sugarloaf Rock --> Canal Rocks --> The Natural Olive Oil Soap Factory --> Bootleg Brewery --> Laurance Cellar --> Margaret River Chocolate Company --> Providore Margaret River --> Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse --> Cape Leeuwin Waterwheel
We overnight in Pemberton. Nothing much here, but wonderful view of forrest and of course the fresh air. It's always good back to nature once in a while.

Day 4:
Beedelup Falls --> Coalmine Beach --> Tree Top Walk at Valley of Giant --> Peaceful Bay --> Greens Pool & Elephant Rocks
Along the way, there are many nice beaches around. Need to do more research to enjoy the beach view over here. One of it is Mandalay Beach, but we skip it due to the limited time we have. It was fun to drive long the road here, as one will see wonderful beaches. Overnight in Albany.

Day 5:
Middleton Beach --> Albany Wind Farm --> The Gap & Natural Bridge --> Whale World
Today we just moving around Albany area. In fact, we also skip few places such as ANZAC Memorial. But again, we visited the wind farm which actually not in our plan, but well worth to visit it, no regret for us. Not much places we visit today, as we drove long way heading towards Hyden and stay there.

Day 6:
Wave Rock --> Hippos Yawn --> The Humps & Mulka's Cave --> Perth City
Main itineray for today was Wave Rock. Driving all the way from Albany (few hours) just to see the rock. Again, it's amazing to see the rock here and understanding the process. Once done, we were heading back to Perth City. Another long journey to go, and staying in Perth City.

Day 7:
Swan Valley area (famous for winery) --> Sandalford Wines --> Caversham Wildlife Park --> Pinnacles Desert --> Sand Dunes --> Lancelin Jetty
Today's journey depends on one's own preference. We went to Swan Valley area quite early, and most of the vineyard yet to start operate. So we just take photograph on some of it. Wildlife park is worth to visit, where could see white kangaroo there. We heading north of Perth town to experience the 'desert environment'. Overnight at Lancelin. Good place to stay, not noisy at night and out of city life. Most important, by the beach side.

Day 8:
Scarborough Beach --> Kings Park --> Souvenir Shopping --> Fremantle Town --> Perth City
Visited Kings Park, as coincide with their wild flower festival. If one has more time, maybe can plan to visit Rottnest Island. Recommend Fremantle Town to appreciate the history of the town. For me, the town is worth to visit. Overnight in Perth City and packing our luggages.

Day 9:
Heading towards airport catching the 6.00am flight.

Recommended to book the car online before arriving in Perth. Also check on the operating hour of the car rental agency, as when reaching late at night, the service might not be available until the next morning. There was a tourist trying to book the car on the spot, but no car left as it was peak time, due to one of the university having convocation during that time. Always book in advance. Also, we bring along our own GPS device. It is also advisable to book the accommodation in advance. Inform them if arriving late for check-in.

It's a pleasant to drive by ourselves to visit the areas we've been. There is only 1 thing to remember, always follows the speed limit while driving. When travel by car, we could travel to places where would like, whenever we like. No pressure on it.

It was end of winter when we were there. Many nice scenary to be seen. From all the places we've been, it give us different view depending on which area we were during that time. When we travel south, it's cold and the view was more towards coastal road, beaches etc. But when we heading towards north, temperature rises and it's more towards desert environment like Pinnacle and Sand Dune. Also, different season might provide you with different experience in Perth.

We could see wild animals such as kangaroo, parrots etc roaming freely with the large natural national park gazetted by the government. A colorful life indeed.

Perth is a good place for vacation. Before we came here, we never thought so much places for us to visit. Once we were here, we found that we need more time than we think to travel to cover the whole Western Australia. Besides travel by car here, one could also opt for caravan. There are many caravan park available. Another experience that could be explored over here.