Make your way to your accommodation. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities arranged for the day.

Check in & arrival information.
A taxi or Uber from Perth airport to your accommodation costs approximately $55 to $60 per car. Hotel check in is at 2pm. Should you arrive earlier than this, hotel staff will do all possible to check you in as soon as possible. If your room is not available before check-in time, you are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area.

From 2nd May 2021 to 03rd October 2021 & From 03rd April to 2nd September 2022

Today you will visit one of Western Australia's true highlights, Rottnest Island. Make your own way to Fremantle ferry terminal in time to catch your ferry across to Rottnest Island. Upon arrival, board a bus – one of the few vehicles permitted on Rottnest – and experience the beauty of this super-scenic isle. The 90-minute tour visits the island’s most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary shining a light on Rotto’s unique flora, fauna, history and culture. You will stop at two key vantage points: Wadjemup lighthouse and the rugged West End – where you can hop off, take a short walk and soak up the views. You might even meet a quokka or two along the way. You then have free time at the island until your designated time to catch the ferry back to Fremantle. 

From 10 October 2021 to 27 March 2022 and from 09 October 2022 to December 2022

Today you will visit one of Western Australia's true highlights, Rottnest Island. Make your own way to Fremantle ferry terminal in time to catch your ferry across to Rottnest Island. Upon arrival, board a premium vessel for 3.5hr cruise on the crystal-clear waters that Rottnest Island is famous for. Along the way, indulge in a chef-prepared 5-course banquet lunch, complimentary beverages, boat cruise, commentary and activities. After the seafood experience you can have up to 6 hours of leisure time on the island to find a Quokka!

Itinerary note. Lunch is included on itineraries departing from 10 October 2021 to 27 March 2022 and from 09 October 2022 to December 2022

This morning, please make your way to Hertz city depot to collect your vehicle. Today will see you driving east towards Wave Rock. Your accommodation for tonight is at Hyden, only a short drive from Wave Rock.

Approximate driving distance: 350km - 4hrs

Today you are heading south towards Esperance. You may want to make a rest-stop at Lake King. Take a little detour and drive the extraordinary Lake King Causeway, spanning 10 kilometres of salt lakes studded with natural scrub and wildflowers. 

Approximate driving distance: 420 km - 4.5 hrs

Make your way to Taylor St Jetty by 9am to join your Esperance wildlife cruise. You will make your way around Lovers Cove, West Beach & Blue Haven before heading out to various islands in the Recherche Archipelago. Enjoy a full commentary throughout the cruise whilst viewing wildlife in their natural environment. Regular sightings include New Zealand Fur Seals, Australian Sea Lions, Cape Barren Geese, Common and Bottlenose Dolphins, White-bellied Sea Eagles and whales (season dependent). Enjoy morning tea in the protected bay of Thomas or Cull Island . Snorkeling equipment is provided for those wanting to enjoy the water. The vessel will also spend time in the incredible turquoise bay of Blue Haven for those wanting to experience swimming in some of the world's clearest water. You will  then cruise through remaining islands to view wildlife before returning to Esperance by 12.30pm.

Itinerary note. As this activity is subject to weather conditions and meeting minimum numbers, you may be re-scheuduled to tomorrow. In the unlikely event that this activity doesn't operate at all, you will be refunded the value of this activity accordingly. Please contact this tour operator (details will be provided with your final documentation) 24 hours prior to comencing this activity. 

Today is free for you to explore Esperance. We recommend you pay a visit to Cape Le Grand National Park. Whether you choose to hike the 3km to the top of Frenchman Peak for stunning views over the region or to relax at Lucky Bay - arguably Australia’s whitest beach - Cape Le Grand National Park won’t disappoint you.

Alternatively, you may want to complete another epic drive and head towards The Great Ocean Drive which begins only a few kilometres from the Esperance town centre. The full drive is 38km and showcases some of the region’s stunning coastal scenery.

Gear up for the longest driving day of your trip. Today you will be heading west towards one of the region’s gems: Albany. 

Approximate driving distance: 480 km - 5.5 hrs

Today is at leisure for you to explore Torndirrup National Park - some 10km south of Albany. Follow state-of-the-art viewing structures and walkways to discover  some of Albany’s most famous attractions. “Natural Bridge” is a rock formation sculptured into a bridge, shaped by the powerful swells of the Southern Ocean. Nearby you’ll find “The Gap”, a 24 metre drop where the ocean rushes into a large cavern in the rocks. Take your time to admire wildflowers form a colourful blanket along the cliffs and keep your eyes in the ocean as seals and whales (in season) can often be seen playing in the waters below.

Continue exploring Albany. From January to April you may want to consider joining  a Killer Whale tour. Tours operate from Bremer, some 200km from Albany. The below two options are the same tour, one includes transport from Albany however it requires a minimum of 4 travellers to run, the other requires you to drive to Bremer but it’s guaranteed to run.

Today continue driving west towards Magaret River - one of Australia's largest wine regions. With more than 200 vineyards, Margaret River produces more than 25% of Australia’s premium wine. 

Approximate driving distance: 370km - 4.5hrs

Today enjoy a guided Margaret River wine experiencing the region’s amazing food, wine and culture. Yo will be collected from your accommodation at approximately 9.30am and get the day started with a coffee tasting at a local roaster before heading to your first boutique winery experience for the day. Experience first hand the subtle flavours of extra virgin olive oils before enjoying a relaxing lunch and cleansing ale at a local brewery. The afternoon will see you two cellar doors including a cheese & wine pairing. Finish off the day with a visit to a chocolate factory to indulge in all things cocoa.

Today is free for you to continue exploring the area. If wine is the name of the game, take your time to explore some of the 90 cellar doors in the region.

Alternatively, exploring the caving system is also a popular activity in Margaret River. It is difficult to choose the best cave. You can marvel at the reflections on Lake Cave’s permanent lake, be dwarfed in Jewel Cave’s enormous chambers and take it easy on the Mammoth Cave self- guided tour. At Yallingup’s Ngilgi Cave,  you will learn the Aboriginal legend as you look up at limestone shawl formations– or delve deeper into the cave on an adventure tour. Cave opening hours and tours start from 9am and finish between 4pm and 5pm. Entry fee is approximately $22.50 per adult. 

If travelling between late July and August, you want to consider a cruise to witness the mighty Humpback on their migration path. This tour departs from Augusta, 50km south of Margaret River

Start the last driving leg of your trip. 

On the way north, you may want to stop at Busselton Jetty. This 150+ year old timber jetty stretches 1.84km into the Geographe Bay - making it the longest timber jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Whether you walk to the end or take the jetty train, make sure to check out the Underwater Observatory for a glimpse of the sea life that inhabits this artificial environment.

Further north, you may want to pay a visit to the Dolphin Discovery Centre, in Bunbury. Walk down to the “interaction zone” for an opportunity to say to the many dolphins that visit this bay all year round. There is no entrance fee but please make sure you follow the instructions of dolphin volunteers

If you’re feeling peckish, you may want to explore Bunbury Farmers market, which opens daily from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

Approximate driving distance: 278 km - 4hrs

Today your Western Australia Deluxe Road Trip comes to an end. Please return your vehicle to Hertz Perth Downtown depot at the same time you picked it up from Fremantle (additional charges may apply otherwise). Farewell Western Australia as you make your own way to the airport for your onward flight or to continue the next part of your journey.