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WESTERN AUSTRALIA ROUTE STUDIO · EXPEDITION DESK

Western Australia is vast.
Plan around your available days
a route you can actually travel

From Perth, islands and wine country to white sand, coral reef and red-rock gorges: narrow the map by time, season and transport, then keep stays, dining, travel and weather buffers in one trip file.

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Enter the days, season and transport first, then choose your priorities. The plan will use those conditions to limit the route scope.

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Current:7 days · Not sure yet · 2 adults · Coasts & islands, Wineries & dining

BEFORE THE ROAD · TIME FIRST, DISTANCE SECOND

Use available days to set the
route scope

Plan a WA route by managing accommodation changes, driving and weather risk first. These 3 trip sizes are grouped by available days.

  1. 3 DAYSCity, island & port

    Stay around Perth, avoid long drives and allow time for arrival and departure.

  2. 7 DAYSEasy South West

    Include Margaret River while reducing accommodation changes and consecutive long drives.

  3. 10–14 DAYSSouthern loop

    Then consider the forests, Albany and Esperance, with buffers for weather and long distances.

REGIONAL NOTE / THE NORTHPlan Ningaloo and Karijini as dedicated trips

Plan around regional flights, season, roads and sea conditions; do not force Ningaloo and Karijini into a standard southern road trip.

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PLACE AS A DECISION · GIVE EACH STOP A PURPOSE

Choose destinations by route role
their role in the trip

Each stop lists its route role, suggested stay, seasonal window and access. Add it only after checking that it fits the trip length and transport conditions.

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Perth skyline and the Swan River31.95°SNathan Hurst / Unsplash
City base · City & coast

Perth

Boorloo · Perth

Base yourself in Perth for Kings Park, Fremantle and Cottesloe Beach without changing accommodation during the city leg.

Practical information
Stay · dine · get around
Suggested stay
2–3 days
Seasonal window
Available year round
Getting there
International flight arrival
Practical information

For a first visit, stay in the CBD or Elizabeth Quay. Choose Northbridge for dining and nightlife, or East Perth for a longer family stay.

  • Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
  • Fremantle old town
  • Cottesloe beach sunset

Airport Line, Fremantle Line, CAT routes and temporary closures will be adjusted; formal restaurants and popular hotels should be booked in advance during weekends, school holidays and large events.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗
TRAVEL SERVICE DESK / 31.95°S

Perth

International flight arrival · checked July 2026

Accommodation, dining and local transport

For a first visit, stay in the CBD or Elizabeth Quay. Choose Northbridge for dining and nightlife, or East Perth for a longer family stay.

  • Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
  • Fremantle old town
  • Cottesloe beach sunset
Stay check
Elizabeth Quay / riverside areaScenic base for a first visit
Dining check
WildflowerWestern Australian contemporary cuisineDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
Transport check
Airport to cityTrain + airport transferDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
STAY
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Accommodation options to verify

Compare location and a continuous stay first, then weigh up views, dining access and budget.

  1. 01
    Elizabeth Quay / riverside areaScenic base for a first visit

    Close to the Swan River, Barrack Street Jetty and city-centre transport, making it easy to combine city walks, dinner by the river and a ferry trip to Rottnest Island.

  2. 02
    CBD／Perth StationConvenient transport links

    The Airport Line, Fremantle Line, shops and museums are close together. City hotels such as QT Perth and The Westin suit short stays and repeated day trips.

  3. 03
    Northbridge／East PerthDining or extended stay

    Northbridge is near Asian restaurants, cultural centres and small bars. East Perth is quieter, with serviced apartments suited to families or longer stays.

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Book priority restaurants early; choose the rest by route, opening hours and resupply needs.

  1. 01
    WildflowerWestern Australian contemporary cuisine

    Noongar’s six seasons and local produce shape the menu, making it suitable for an anniversary dinner. Seats are limited, so book ahead for weekends and event periods.

  2. 02
    Northbridge dining beltDiversity and late night snacks

    In addition to shared-dining restaurants such as Bivouac, there are also densely populated Asian restaurants, small bars and casual late-night snacks, suitable for those who don’t want to have dinner time on their schedule.

  3. 03
    Elizabeth Quay river view dining tableTake a walk

    Venues like The Reveley offer coffee, family lunches, formal dinners and rooftop bars that connect directly to riverside walks and sunsets.

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Check arrival, local transport and return services first.

  1. 01
    Airport to cityTrain + airport transfer

    For T1/T2, walk to Airport Central Station. For T3/T4, use Redcliffe Station and the airport shuttle. Check the route for your terminal before departure.

  2. 02
    Intra-city mobilityWalking + Free CAT

    The CBD core is walkable and free CAT buses connect Northbridge, East Perth, West Perth, Kings Park and more.

  3. 03
    To the beaches and FremantleFremantle Line

    The rail link connects Cottesloe to Fremantle; if you then take the short ferry to Rottnest Island, it's usually better to go to Fremantle first to save time at sea.

Check before booking

Airport Line, Fremantle Line, CAT routes and temporary closures will be adjusted; formal restaurants and popular hotels should be booked in advance during weekends, school holidays and large events.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗
Verification sources · official websites
Visit Perth accommodation ↗Visit Perth dining ↗Perth transport overview ↗Transperth timetables ↗
A quokka on Rottnest IslandISLAND 01Julieta Julieta / Unsplash
Island side trip · Island & wildlife

Rottnest Island

Wadjemup · Rottnest Island

The island is largely car-free. Cycle, take the island bus or walk between bays, and keep your distance from quokkas.

Practical information
Stay · dine · get around
Suggested stay
1–2 days
Seasonal window
Mar–May and Sep–Nov suit outdoor activities
Getting there
Fremantle is about 30 minutes by boat.
Practical information

For a day trip, check the last return ferry first. For an overnight stay, compare distance from the jetty, beach access and self-catering facilities.

  • Quokka
  • Cycling around the island
  • Snorkeling in the bay

Sea conditions can change ferry sailings. Check the departure jetty, bus services, restaurant opening days and accommodation booking windows. Allow time for check-in and baggage handling even for a short ferry crossing.

TRAVEL SERVICE DESK / ISLAND 01

Rottnest Island

Fremantle is about 30 minutes by boat. · checked July 2026

Accommodation, dining and local transport

For a day trip, check the last return ferry first. For an overnight stay, compare distance from the jetty, beach access and self-catering facilities.

  • Quokka
  • Cycling around the island
  • Snorkeling in the bay
Stay check
Thomson Bayfirst overnight stay
Dining check
Bakery／General StoreBreakfast and suppliesDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
Transport check
Landing on the island from the mainland3 jettiesDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
STAY
STAY / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Accommodation options to verify

Compare location and a continuous stay first, then weigh up views, dining access and budget.

  1. 01
    Thomson Bayfirst overnight stay

    Close to the main pier, visitor center, restaurants and shops. Samphire Rottnest is a beachfront boutique experience, while The Lodge Wadjemup is relatively quiet.

  2. 02
    Stay Rottnest self-catering accommodationFamilies & groups

    Seafront units, heritage cottages, bungalows and cabins offer self-catering. When booking, confirm the accommodation location, baggage delivery and island transfers.

  3. 03
    Pinky Beach／Kingstownnatural or budget

    Discovery Resorts offers eco-glamping behind the dunes; Campground, Hostel & Dorms are better suited for campers, budget travelers and groups.

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Dining options to verify

Book priority restaurants early; choose the rest by route, opening hours and resupply needs.

  1. 01
    Bakery／General StoreBreakfast and supplies

    Rottnest Bakery, General Store and The Lane Café are suitable for takeout and cycling supplies; if you stay in a self-service room, you can purchase ingredients directly.

  2. 02
    Beachfront Casual DiningSunset drop-in

    Hotel Rottnest faces Thomson Bay, Pinky’s is suitable for watching the sunset, and Geordie’s Café is convenient for travelers staying in Geordie Bay.

  3. 03
    Lontara／IsolaDinner by reservation

    Lontara prefers Southeast Asian archipelago cuisine, while Isola prefers Italian cuisine; for dinner, weekends and peak seasons, you should check the opening days and make a reservation in advance.

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Transport options to verify

Check arrival, local transport and return services first.

  1. 01
    Landing on the island from the mainland3 jetties

    You can depart from Fremantle, Perth Barrack Street Jetty or Hillarys; Fremantle has a shorter voyage, and you can experience the Swan River from Perth.

  2. 02
    Getting around the islandCycling/Bus/Walking

    The island is largely car-free. Cycling gives the most flexibility; Island Explorer suits a trip around the island. Walk between the main settlement, The Basin and Pinky Beach.

  3. 03
    Baggage and return journeyBook together in peak season

    In peak season, book the ferry, accommodation and bike or bus together. Check baggage limits, tags, delivery and the last sailing.

Check before booking

Sea conditions can change ferry sailings. Check the departure jetty, bus services, restaurant opening days and accommodation booking windows. Allow time for check-in and baggage handling even for a short ferry crossing.

Verification sources · official websites
Island accommodation ↗Island dining ↗Getting to Rottnest Island ↗Island transport ↗
Coast and forest in the Margaret River RegionSOUTH 02Joshua Leong / Unsplash
South West slow-travel base · Wine country & Southern Forests

Margaret River

Wooditjup · Margaret River

Wineries, caves, surf coast and eucalypt forest share the region, but travel between them still requires a car or transfer.

Practical information
Stay · dine · get around
Suggested stay
3–4 days
Seasonal window
Available year round
Getting there
Approximately 3–4 hours drive from Perth
Practical information

The town centre works for walking to dinner; Prevelly and Gnarabup are coastal; winery and forest stays are more dispersed.

  • Boutique winery and dining table
  • Caves and Cape Walk
  • surf coast

Accommodation and winery lunches fill up early during the summer, school holidays, long weekends and events. Keeping formal dining at lunchtime and dinner in the town center can reduce driving on country roads at night.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗
TRAVEL SERVICE DESK / SOUTH 02

Margaret River

Approximately 3–4 hours drive from Perth · checked July 2026

Accommodation, dining and local transport

The town centre works for walking to dinner; Prevelly and Gnarabup are coastal; winery and forest stays are more dispersed.

  • Boutique winery and dining table
  • Caves and Cape Walk
  • surf coast
Stay check
Margaret River town centrefirst visit
Dining check
Lunch at Vasse Felix WineryLunch bookingDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
Transport check
Drive from PerthAbout 3–4 hoursDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
STAY
STAY / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Accommodation options to verify

Compare location and a continuous stay first, then weigh up views, dining access and budget.

  1. 01
    Margaret River town centrefirst visit

    Hotels, motels and self-catering apartments are concentrated, and you can walk to eat at night; during the day, you still need a vehicle or a shuttle group to go to wineries, caves and the coast.

  2. 02
    Prevelly／GnarabupCoast holiday

    Sea-view apartments, vacation homes, and resorts are suitable for surfing, sunsets, and family fun; the environment is quiet, but dinner and winery options are scattered.

  3. 03
    Wilyabrup／Cowaramup／YallingupWinery and forest

    Vineyard guesthouses, cabins, farm and forest stays suit honeymoons or a slower trip. These stays are dispersed; arrange a driver or transfer for wine-tasting days.

EAT
EAT / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Dining options to verify

Book priority restaurants early; choose the rest by route, opening hours and resupply needs.

  1. 01
    Lunch at Vasse Felix WineryLunch booking

    Expect seasonal local produce and regional wine. Winery restaurants mainly serve lunch, so book ahead and allow the afternoon.

  2. 02
    de’sendentDinner in the town centre

    The menu centres on WA produce and small suppliers. Seats are limited, so book for weekends and peak periods.

  3. 03
    Margaret River BrewhouseEasy family meal

    Craft beer, sharing plates and outdoor seating suit families and small groups, and provide a flexible alternative to a formal winery lunch.

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Transport options to verify

Check arrival, local transport and return services first.

  1. 01
    Drive from PerthAbout 3–4 hours

    Forrest Highway is the direct approach. In the region, use Bussell Highway or allow more time for Caves Road.

  2. 02
    Transwa SW1Arriving without a car

    You can go to Margaret River township from East Perth, but the service days and times are limited and it cannot be used as a high-frequency urban bus.

  3. 03
    Getting around the wine regionSelf-driving or licensed transfer

    There is a wide span of wineries, beaches and caves. Self-driving is the most flexible; for multiple wine tastings on the same day, you should book a licensed small group, private driver or accommodation transfer.

Check before booking

Accommodation and winery lunches fill up early during the summer, school holidays, long weekends and events. Keeping formal dining at lunchtime and dinner in the town center can reduce driving on country roads at night.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗
Verification sources · official websites
Regional accommodation directory ↗Restaurants & cafés ↗Getting here & local transport ↗Transwa SW1 ↗
Aerial view of Esperance's turquoise water and white sandCOAST 04Kat Nesterenko / Unsplash
Far South Coast · White sands & Golden Outback

Esperance

Kepa Kurl · Esperance

Allow 3–4 days for Lucky Bay, Great Ocean Drive and Cape Le Grand National Park.

Practical information
Stay · dine · get around
Suggested stay
3–4 days
Seasonal window
Oct–Apr suits coastal activities
Getting there
Flight from Perth approximately 90 minutes
Practical information

Town Centre and The Esplanade are near dining and coaches; Castletown and Bandy Creek suit drivers; a Woody Island stay requires a confirmed seasonal ferry.

  • lucky bay
  • great ocean highway
  • cape le grand national park

Accommodation may fill early from September to April, during school holidays and around events. Carry water and food for a Cape Le Grand day trip, and do not assume a hire car will be available after arrival.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗
TRAVEL SERVICE DESK / COAST 04

Esperance

Flight from Perth approximately 90 minutes · checked July 2026

Accommodation, dining and local transport

Town Centre and The Esplanade are near dining and coaches; Castletown and Bandy Creek suit drivers; a Woody Island stay requires a confirmed seasonal ferry.

  • lucky bay
  • great ocean highway
  • cape le grand national park
Stay check
Town Centre／The Esplanadefirst visit
Dining check
Fish FaceSeafood of the dayDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
Transport check
Fly to Esperanceabout 90 minutesDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
STAY
STAY / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Accommodation options to verify

Compare location and a continuous stay first, then weigh up views, dining access and budget.

  1. 01
    Town Centre／The Esplanadefirst visit

    Hotels, motels and self-contained apartments sit near the foreshore, shops, restaurants and the Dempster Street coach stop, making meals and coach connections walkable.

  2. 02
    Castletown／Bandy Creekself-driving family

    Holiday parks, villas, cabins and campsites often have kitchens and parking spaces, and Wylie Bay, Lucky Bay Brewing and Cape Le Grand are easier to access.

  3. 03
    Forest or island accommodationForest or island

    Esperance Chalet Village has a forest setting; Woody Island offers tents and safari huts, with the seasonal ferry to confirm at the same time.

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Dining options to verify

Book priority restaurants early; choose the rest by route, opening hours and resupply needs.

  1. 01
    Fish FaceSeafood of the day

    The menu will change according to the catch of the day, making it suitable for experiencing Esperance seafood; reservations, business days and BYO alcohol rules need to be confirmed before visiting.

  2. 02
    Bistro Louis／The QuartersDinner to book

    Bistro Louis is a French-style bistro; The Quarters is suitable for dining before and after sunset. Popular dinner seats in the town should be reserved in advance.

  3. 03
    Lucky Bay BrewingCasual dinner

    Local-barley beer, a full menu and wood-fired pizza are available. Opening days may vary by season, so check before travelling.

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Transport options to verify

Check arrival, local transport and return services first.

  1. 01
    Fly to Esperanceabout 90 minutes

    Once the Perth flight arrives, it still takes about 25 minutes from the airport to the town. You should book an airport rental car or taxi immediately after purchasing your ticket.

  2. 02
    Road and long-distance busesAbout 720 kilometres

    Driving from Perth takes about 8 hours before breaks; allow rest stops or an overnight stay on the way. Transwa GE1/GE2 are full-day coach services and do not run frequently.

  3. 03
    Town and National ParkWalk in town / drive to the national park

    The town centre is walkable, with limited weekday bus services. Lucky Bay and Cape Le Grand are outside the town bus network; use a hire car or a local tour.

Check before booking

Accommodation may fill early from September to April, during school holidays and around events. Carry water and food for a Cape Le Grand day trip, and do not assume a hire car will be available after arrival.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗
Verification sources · official websites
Esperance accommodation ↗Dining directory ↗Getting here & local transport ↗Transwa GE1 ↗
A blue bay on the Ningaloo CoastREEF 05Dylan Shaw / Unsplash
Main Coral Coast stop · Coral Coast

Ningaloo

Nyinggulu · Ningaloo

The World Heritage Coral Reef is close to the coast and you can snorkel in the clear shallow water; if you come for whale sharks, please allow for flexibility in weather and sea conditions.

Practical information
Stay · dine · get around
Suggested stay
4–5 days
Seasonal window
Whale shark main season March – July
Getting there
Book transfer/rental car after flying to Learmonth
Practical information

Exmouth concentrates supermarkets, car hire and most tour pickups; Coral Bay is walkable to the water; Cape Range camping requires your own water and supplies.

  • Whale shark ecological experience
  • Turquoise Bay Snorkeling
  • Cape Range Canyon
  • Oyster Stacks and Yardie Creek
  • Sea-condition buffer and land-based alternative

As of July 2026, accommodation capacity and campsites in Ningaloo were still recovering in stages after a tropical cyclone. Confirm that your accommodation, national parks and tours are operating before buying transport that cannot be refunded or changed.

TRAVEL SERVICE DESK / REEF 05

Ningaloo

Book transfer/rental car after flying to Learmonth · checked July 2026

Accommodation, dining and local transport

Exmouth concentrates supermarkets, car hire and most tour pickups; Coral Bay is walkable to the water; Cape Range camping requires your own water and supplies.

  • Whale shark ecological experience
  • Turquoise Bay Snorkeling
  • Cape Range Canyon
  • Oyster Stacks and Yardie Creek
  • Sea-condition buffer and land-based alternative
Stay check
Exmouth TownshipServices nearby
Dining check
Whalers RestaurantDinner by reservationDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
Transport check
Learmonth AirportReservations are required for transfersDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
STAY
STAY / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Accommodation options to verify

Compare location and a continuous stay first, then weigh up views, dining access and budget.

  1. 01
    Exmouth TownshipServices nearby

    There are many choices of self-catering apartments, resorts, hotels and holiday camps. Supermarkets, restaurants, car rentals and most sea tour group pickups are concentrated here.

  2. 02
    Coral Bay Beach VillageWalk to the beach

    Resorts, villas, cabins and campsites are within walking distance of the beach and tour group counters; the number of rooms and meals is less than that of Exmouth, so you should book accommodation first before booking activities.

  3. 03
    Cape Range CampgroundNature stays requiring a booking

    Most sites are unpowered with basic toilets; the park provides no drinking water. Some campsites south of Yardie Creek require a 4WD. Do not rely on navigation alone.

EAT
EAT / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Dining options to verify

Book priority restaurants early; choose the rest by route, opening hours and resupply needs.

  1. 01
    Whalers RestaurantDinner by reservation

    Located at Exmouth Escape Resort, it focuses on local seafood, steaks and Western Australian ingredients, and is suitable for a formal dinner after sea activities.

  2. 02
    Froth／Whalebone BrewingRelaxed dinner

    Craft beers, pizza and modern Australian meals are perfect for after-diving or national park itineraries, but still check kitchen closing times in high season.

  3. 03
    Coral Bay DiningLimited choice

    Bill's Bar, Fins Cafe and Sweet Ningaloo cover meals, breakfast and sweets. Plan to self-cater for at least 1 meal.

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Transport options to verify

Check arrival, local transport and return services first.

  1. 01
    Learmonth AirportReservations are required for transfers

    The airport is approximately 36 kilometers from Exmouth and 120 kilometers from Coral Bay; car hire or transfers require advance confirmation of pick-up and return points and unpaved road terms.

  2. 02
    Drive from PerthDrive over at least 2 days

    The drive north is long. Avoid a long leg after landing or after dusk, and check roads and fuel stops after heavy rain or tropical weather.

  3. 03
    Move within destinationVehicle needed in Exmouth / walkable Coral Bay

    Turquoise Bay, Oyster Stacks and Yardie Creek require a vehicle; if you don't have the ability to drive, choose a tour that includes accommodation transfers.

Check before booking

As of July 2026, accommodation capacity and campsites in Ningaloo were still recovering in stages after a tropical cyclone. Confirm that your accommodation, national parks and tours are operating before buying transport that cannot be refunded or changed.

Verification sources · official websites
Ningaloo travel updates ↗Cape Range National Park ↗2026 dining guide ↗Coral Coast transport ↗
A gorge waterfall and greenery in Karijini National ParkGAP 06Nick Dunn / Unsplash
Remote wilderness trip · Pilbara wilderness

Karijini

Karijini National Park

Karijini is defined by red gorges, rock pools and graded trails. Check park alerts before entering a gorge.

Practical information
Stay · dine · get around
Suggested stay
3–4 days
Seasonal window
May to September is better for walking
Getting there
Rent a car after flying to Paraburdoo/Newman
Practical information

Eco Retreat is closer to the western canyon, Dales Campground is convenient for the eastern trail; Tom Price is suitable as a resupply and rest base before and after entering the park.

  • Dales Gorge
  • Weano Gorge
  • Oxer Lookout

Rain can cause washouts, flooding, 4WD-only access or park closures. There are no everyday supplies in the park. Do not enter a gorge when rain is falling nearby; check Park Alerts and Main Roads on departure day.

TRAVEL SERVICE DESK / GAP 06

Karijini

Rent a car after flying to Paraburdoo/Newman · checked July 2026

Accommodation, dining and local transport

Eco Retreat is closer to the western canyon, Dales Campground is convenient for the eastern trail; Tom Price is suitable as a resupply and rest base before and after entering the park.

  • Dales Gorge
  • Weano Gorge
  • Oxer Lookout
Stay check
Karijini Eco Retreatwest canyon
Dining check
Karijini Outback RestaurantMain restaurants in the parkDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
Transport check
Fly Paraburdoo/NewmanFlight + car rentalDefault review starting point · TO VERIFY
STAY
STAY / GUIDE OPTIONS · TO VERIFY

Accommodation options to verify

Compare location and a continuous stay first, then weigh up views, dining access and budget.

  1. 01
    Karijini Eco Retreatwest canyon

    Located near Joffre Gorge, it offers eco-tents, cabins and unpowered campsites, close to Joffre, Knox, Weano and Hancock.

  2. 02
    Dales Campgroundeast canyon

    Close to Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool, all campsites are without electricity and do not supply drinking water; reservations must be made in advance during peak season.

  3. 03
    Tom Pricesupply base

    The town has hotels, motels, campsites, supermarkets and fuel. It suits a first night after flying in or a rest after leaving the park, but not daily travel between both ends of the park.

EAT
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Dining options to verify

Book priority restaurants early; choose the rest by route, opening hours and resupply needs.

  1. 01
    Karijini Outback RestaurantMain restaurants in the park

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar service are provided. Dinner must be reserved in advance; business content will be reduced with the seasons.

  2. 02
    Picnic lunches & Burger BarHiking day supplies

    Picnic lunches usually need to be ordered 1 night ahead; campers should confirm takeaway availability before arrival.

  3. 03
    Self-catering / supplies in Tom PriceMust prepare

    Eco Retreat has gas barbecues and a kitchenette; Dales has no restaurant. Stock up on food, water and cooking equipment in Tom Price before entering the park.

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Transport options to verify

Check arrival, local transport and return services first.

  1. 01
    Fly Paraburdoo/NewmanFlight + car rental

    Allow about 2–3 hours from Paraburdoo or Newman airport to park accommodation or gorges, and arrange car hire or transfers ahead.

  2. 02
    Driving in the parkSome unpaved roads

    The main entrance is paved, but there may still be gravel roads in directions such as Kalamina, Mount Bruce, and Hamersley Gorge; check the rental terms first.

  3. 03
    Fuel and communicationsNo fuel station in the park

    Fill up with fuel and download offline maps before entering the park. Mobile coverage is limited; save your accommodation address, emergency numbers and return route.

Check before booking

Rain can cause washouts, flooding, 4WD-only access or park closures. There are no everyday supplies in the park. Do not enter a gorge when rain is falling nearby; check Park Alerts and Main Roads on departure day.

Verification sources · official websites
Karijini National Park ↗Karijini Eco Retreat accommodation ↗Outback Restaurant ↗Getting to Karijini ↗

Accommodation, dining and transport checked July 2026 against tourism, transport and Parks and Wildlife sources. Recheck prices, opening, weather and operations for your travel date.

WA · LANDSCAPE INSPIRATION

WA landscape inspiration

These AI-generated, realistic scenes are visual inspiration, not on-location photography or an exact geographical record. Do not use them to assess routes, weather or safety.

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Island bayAI-generated · Not a real photograph
AI-generated South West vineyard with vine rows, a soil path and distant eucalyptus woodland; not a real photograph
South West vineyardAI-generated · Not a real photograph
AI-generated white-sand coast with turquoise water, rounded granite and low coastal shrubs; not a real photograph
White-sand coastAI-generated · Not a real photograph
AI-generated red-rock gorge with layered iron-red walls and a deep green pool; not a real photograph
Red-rock gorgeAI-generated · Not a real photograph

MONTH × REGION · NORTH AND SOUTH MOVE DIFFERENTLY

Choose your travel
direction by season

In the same month, northern gorges and the southern coast can face completely different conditions. Choose a direction first, then check weather, fire danger, roads and park alerts for the day.

NS
MONTH SCAN / STATED CONDITIONAL WINDOWS

Compare a month with each stated window

Using the current destination filter: All. Changing the month does not change that filter or your trip file.

ALL YEAR
2
INSIDE
2
NEXT TO
1
OUTSIDE
1

Month 9: 2 all year, 2 inside a stated window, 1 next to a window and 1 outside a window.

  • ALL YEAR
    Boorloo · PerthCity base
    Seasonal window
    Available year round
    Suggested stay
    Recommended 2–3 days
    Getting there
    International flight arrival
  • INSIDE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY WINDOW
    Wadjemup · Rottnest IslandIsland side trip
    Seasonal window
    Mar–May and Sep–Nov suit outdoor activities
    Suggested stay
    Recommended 1–2 days
    Getting there
    Fremantle is about 30 minutes by boat.
  • ALL YEAR
    Wooditjup · Margaret RiverSouth West slow-travel base
    Seasonal window
    Available year round
    Suggested stay
    Recommended 3–4 days
    Getting there
    Approximately 3–4 hours drive from Perth
  • NEXT TO COASTAL ACTIVITY WINDOW
    Kepa Kurl · EsperanceFar South Coast
    Seasonal window
    Oct–Apr suits coastal activities
    Suggested stay
    Recommended 3–4 days
    Getting there
    Flight from Perth approximately 90 minutes
  • OUTSIDE WHALE SHARK MAIN SEASON
    Nyinggulu · NingalooMain Coral Coast stop
    Seasonal window
    Whale shark main season March – July
    Suggested stay
    Recommended 4–5 days
    Getting there
    Book transfer/rental car after flying to Learmonth
  • INSIDE BETTER WALKING MONTHS
    Karijini National ParkRemote wilderness trip
    Seasonal window
    May to September is better for walking
    Suggested stay
    Recommended 3–4 days
    Getting there
    Rent a car after flying to Paraburdoo/Newman

RELATION LIMITMonth relations compare only the chosen month with the seasonal windows stated on this page and do not rate a destination’s overall suitability; “next to” means 1 month away.

01
Mild in the south

Plan for southern wildflowers and coastal drives

From Perth surrounds to the South West, spring suits wildflowers, walking and coastal drives. Mornings and evenings stay cool, especially in the wind.

NORTH / NORTH & NORTH WEST

The north and North West are heating up. Start remote walks early and keep checking roads and parks before the wet season.

SOUTH / PERTH & SOUTH WEST

Perth and the South West enter their wildflower, hiking and coastal-road window; pack a warm layer for mornings, evenings and the coast.

WildflowersHikingSouthern road trips
Planning call

Prioritise southern road trips and wildflowers; avoid midday heat in the north. Season sets the direction; live conditions decide whether the day goes ahead.

OFFICIAL CALENDARS

Check WA school and public holidays

Dates are not copied here; use the official pages.

WA public-school term and holiday datesUse the official page↗WA public holidaysUse the official page↗

Information checked July 2026 against the Bureau of Meteorology, Emergency WA and Park Alerts. Recheck on the day.

ROUTE FEASIBILITY · MAKE IT WORK FIRST

Choose a workable
route options

Routes are organised by trip length, accommodation changes and driving demand. Set the scope before choosing stops.

View Tourism WA itineraries ↗
Easy South West · a car suits the second half

City, island and Margaret River

Start with Perth and Rottnest Island, then stay 3 nights in Margaret River; a car suits the second half.

Transport pattern
City + South West roads
Longest leg
About 3.5 hours
Accommodation bases
2–3 accommodation bases
Recommended buffer
Allow half a day
Driving demand
Moderate / drive the second half
01 · Perth02 · Wadjemup03 · Margaret RiverN
WA / ROUTE ATLAS7 daysSOUTH WESTLOCAL SVG · NO EXTERNAL MAP
1D1Perth

Kings Park · city dining · coastal sunset

2D2Rottnest Island

Full-day cycling or island bus

3D3Fremantle → Busselton

Historic port · Busselton Jetty

4D4Cape Naturaliste

Yallingup · cape walk

5D5–6Margaret River

Wineries · caves · surf coast

6D7Margaret River → Perth

Open morning · return in the afternoon

!

Treat map time as a minimum, not a promise. Stop at least every 2 hours on long drives and avoid remote roads at night.

Route information checked July 2026 against Tourism WA. Recheck live roads with Main Roads WA and park access with Park Alerts before departure.

LIVE TRIP FILE · SAVED ON THIS DEVICE

Keep route and budget
with pre-trip checks

The trip file keeps route, days, budget and pre-trip check progress together, then shows the next task from the current status.

ROUTE / CURRENT PLANNo destinations savedAdd 1 destination to start calculating a sensible trip length.
Budget settings
7 days · 2 adults
Current estimate
$4,955
Readiness
0%
NEXT BEST STEPAdd a first stop →
ROUTE BASKET · UP TO 5 STOPS

My Western Australia route

Loading selections from this device… Use the up and down buttons to reorder stops.

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No route stops yet

Select 2–3 destination cards to compare side by side before adding them to the trip file, or add 1 random stop.

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PORTABLE TRIP BACKUP · LOCAL BACKUP

Download and move your plan without an account

Download a trip backup created by this site and move it manually to another device to continue editing. It contains the route, budget, trip preferences, checklist and stay directions; each section is previewed before restore, with “Keep current trip” selected by default. The offline departure pack is only for reading, printing and review, not restore.

LOCAL ONLY / PROCESSED ON THIS DEVICE

The trip backup is generated on this device and is not uploaded; stay directions are not confirmations of price, availability, transport, accessibility or booking, and anyone holding the file can read your trip preferences, so store it carefully.

VIP · ONE-TO-ONE

Design your Western Australian journey, one-to-one

For multi-region road trips, family or milestone travel, and travellers who need help arranging transport and time at each stop. Your submission is saved as an enquiry and reviewed by a person before we confirm whether we can assist.

Service scope to discuss

  • Route & paceDestination order, length of stay and transport connections
  • Budget & booking prioritiesWhere to stay, spending boundaries and what to book first
  • Pre-trip checksRoad, park and seasonal conditions to recheck using public information
  1. 01

    Submit an enquiry

    Enter your travel month, group size, budget, preferred destinations and activities.

  2. 02

    A person reviews the scope

    We review the request before confirming your needs, what we can deliver and the price. Work does not begin automatically.

  3. 03

    Work starts after you confirm

    There is no charge until you approve the service and quote. Each request is handled individually, so no fixed response time is promised.

This is an enquiry, not an order.

Submitting does not incur a fee or mean the service is scheduled, bookings have been made, or 24-hour emergency support is included.

Route advice does not replace visa, legal, medical, insurance or official safety advice, and cannot guarantee weather, road conditions, prices or availability.

PRIVATE TRIP BRIEF

Describe your trip requirements

Fields marked * are required

Current trip file · 7 days · 2 travellers · 0 stops · Mostly self-drive

Nothing changes automatically. Use the button to import the trip length, group size, transport style and any interests that can be inferred from your route.

Used to confirm your enquiry and continue the conversation. You will not be added to travel emails automatically.

If you would like us to contact you on WeChat, enter an ID that can be found in search.

An approximate month is fine if your dates are not fixed.

days

Enquiries can cover trips from 3 to 30 days.

travellers

Up to 12 travellers. Larger groups need a separate assessment.

Ground budget per person *

Excludes international flights to and from Australia. The final quote depends on the confirmed service scope.

Transport style *

If you are unsure, choose the closest option and we can adjust it when confirming your needs.

Travel interests *

Select all that apply. These choices help us understand the route direction and do not confirm specific activities.

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Do not enter sensitive information such as passport or bank card details, a full date of birth, or medical records.

A person will review your submission. Scope and pricing are confirmed separately, and you will not be charged before you agree.

ENTRY · DRIVE · CONNECT

Administrative preparation before departure

Confirm entry and driving eligibility first, then prepare for keeping left, connectivity and payment. Use official pages and provider terms for the applicable requirements.

01

Visa and entry

Western Australia uses the same visa and entry-declaration rules as the rest of Australia; refer to official pages for categories, documents and processing times.

Visa categoriesHome Affairs↗Entering and leavingAustralian Border Force↗Bringing or mailing goodsDepartment of Agriculture↗
02

Driving eligibility

Driving in WA on an overseas licence comes with additional conditions (if the licence is not in English, you must carry a certified English translation). Rental companies set their own document and age requirements; check both the official page and the rental company’s terms before departure.

Driving in WA on an overseas licenceDepartment of Transport WA↗
03

Keeping left

Vehicles in Western Australia have right-hand steering and traffic keeps left. Review roundabout give-way direction before departure; use the WA Road Rules page for the details.

Keeping left and road rulesRoad Safety Commission WA↗
04

Connectivity and payment

Mobile coverage can be limited on remote legs, so arrange a local number and data on arrival. Major card networks are widely accepted, while small remote businesses may require cash; keep a backup payment option.

General travel adviceSmartraveller↗

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Check 4 essentials before departure

Western Australia is vast. For remote trips, check roads, supplies, park status and emergency communications in advance.

01

Roads

Check the Main Roads Travel Map before setting out each day. Unsealed roads, heavy rain and fires can change the route.

02

Supplies

Confirm fuel, water and communications before remote legs. Do not assume city-style service intervals.

03

Parks

Check Park Alerts, trail grades and access. Some beaches, roads and gorges require a 4WD or qualified guide.

04

Emergency

Tell someone your route and consider satellite communication or a PLB in remote areas. Call 000 in a life-threatening emergency.

Live road conditionsMain Roads WA↗Park alertsPark Alerts↗Fires & natural hazardsEmergency WA↗National park safetyExplore Parks WA↗
PLAN WITH CLEAR LIMITS / FULL DETAILSWhat this site can and cannot do+

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WESTINDIAN OCEAN
W115.86° E · WEST WIND LETTER

Choose your Western Australia updates
and set the delivery frequency

Choose your topics and frequency: seasonal destinations, route guidance and activities that need advance planning. This currently records preferences only; email verification and delivery are not available yet.

PREFERENCE REGISTRATION · EMAIL WILL BE VERIFIED BEFORE DELIVERY

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↗Route guidanceRoad trips and short itineraries
◒Seasonal windowsWhat to see and when
•WildlifeIslands and wildlife viewing
◌Food and wineSouth West dining and wineries
Delivery frequency
Once a monthOne Western Australia travel list each month
Before key seasonsOnly when a useful travel window is approaching
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This site does not put your email in saved trip data on this device, the public page or the community poll. To prevent misuse, the service keeps only a short-lived network marker that cannot be reversed. Email verification and automated delivery are not available yet, so no email will be sent now; cross-device management will become available after email verification is introduced.

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WACOMMUNITY SIGNAL · LIVE

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the next route guide?

These are shared live totals, with one vote per device. You can change your mind at any time. Voting identity remains separate from subscription email.

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Western Australia route

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TRIP DESK / WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Westbound Route Assistant

CURRENT TRIPRoute not selected · 7 days · 2 adults
Connected to your current trip
ROUTE DESK01

Hi, I’m the Westbound Route Assistant. I can use the trip selected on this page to help with routes, budgets, stays, dining, transport and seasons. For live availability or closures, I’ll remind you to verify before booking or departure.

This chat is not added to the trip saved on this device. When you send, recent messages in this conversation and a summary of the current trip are processed by this site’s service; when AI replies are enabled, they are also sent to MiniMax, an external AI service provider. Do not enter passport, payment, health, precise location or other sensitive information; use the human-consultation form for contact details.

WESTWARD · WAA bilingual guide to travelling Western Australia

Based on public information from Tourism WA and the WA Government, updated July 2026. Route content is for planning only; recheck weather, roads, access and operator information before departure.

Tourism WA ↗Explore Parks ↗
RELEASE NOTES · 02 MIN

Current feature updatev1.0.48

Each cycle checks current functionality and regressions, then publishes only verified feature or quality improvements.

WHAT'S NEW / LATEST UPDATESee what changed in v1.0.48+
  1. 01

    The destination section now includes four realistic landscape inspiration images: an island bay, a South West vineyard, a white-sand coast and a red-rock gorge. Existing real photography remains. Every new image has bilingual alternative text and a visible AI-generated, not-a-real-photograph caption.

  2. 02

    The gallery uses two columns on desktop and one on mobile. Local WebP images have explicit dimensions and lazy loading so they do not compete with the opening view. Its public link uses the existing initial-fragment rules, without a new pop-up or auto-rotating carousel.

  3. 03

    These synthetic scenes are not on-location photography or exact geographical records and must not be used to assess routes, weather or safety. This release does not update travel facts, budgets or booking status, and adds no personal data, tracking or external image service. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date; v1.0.47 and earlier records remain below.

MARKET BENCHMARK / 05

Trip.com · Airbnb · Expedia · Booking.com · Agoda

Official first-party reference sample for this release checked on 2026-10-03; it is not a ranking, the five pages cover different product scopes, and no equivalent capability is implied here.
Previous feature record · v1.0.47
  1. 01

    While you scroll, page coordinates are now coalesced and checkpointed in the current history entry instead of relying solely on pagehide. Continuous-scroll writes are at least 500 milliseconds apart. Departure makes a separate best-effort save of the last observed position, reducing reliance on a missing event or a viewport reset during navigation.

  2. 02

    Early scrolling cannot overwrite a pending restoration target. Clicking, wheeling, touching, pressing a key or using another control still cancels restoration, and queued coordinates are not carried into a changed history entry. Cached returns remain browser-owned, with no repeated scrolling or focus movement. Rejected history writes, old entries and force-closed browsers still have no restoration guarantee.

  3. 03

    This improves history-checkpoint resilience, not a guarantee for every cross-site return. Only page coordinates are saved, with no identity, input content, cookie, tracking, network request or trip-file field added. Route, budget, assistant and subscription limits are unchanged. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date; v1.0.46 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.46
  1. 01

    Subscription registration now reserves space with a presentation-only skeleton that shares the actual form's copy and responsive layout. Slow loading, an existing-registration receipt or a failed check no longer pushes the community below down because the placeholder was too short. Both languages and saved-stop context take part in the layout.

  2. 02

    The skeleton contains no input, button, form, duplicate identifier or keyboard stop. Assistive technology receives one loading announcement, and the actual form appears only after this device's registration state is checked. New registration, preference editing, cancellation and retry retain their existing flows, with no automatic submission, email-delivery promise or booking implication.

  3. 03

    This is a subscription-loading layout improvement. It adds no scroll correction and changes no trip file, route, budget, assistant or service commitment, with no new data collection, tracking, cookie or external request. The v1.0.45 history-return rules remain unchanged. This fix addresses shifts from subscription-state transitions, not a guarantee that all third-party or later content will remain still. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date; v1.0.45 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.45
  1. 01

    After leaving the home page through a full-document navigation, browser Back or Forward now attempts to restore the previous reading position once the device trip file is ready, rather than returning to the top when saved content expands. Only history entries with saved coordinates take part. The direct section-link fix is retained.

  2. 02

    Clicking, wheeling, touching, pressing a key, focusing another control or moving to another history entry cancels the pending correction. It does not move keyboard focus, rebuild a trip or keep pulling the page back. Same-document navigation and back/forward cache restores remain browser- and framework-owned. Restoration is not guaranteed for old entries, rejected history writes or a force-closed mobile browser. Later asynchronous content, such as the subscription form, may still shift the position.

  3. 03

    This release stores page coordinates only in the current browser history entry. It adds no input content, identity, cookie, tracking or external request, and does not alter the device trip file. Route, budget, booking and assistant-processing boundaries are unchanged. The five official product examples are not a ranking; they inform continuing a specific trip context, not a claim of identical technology. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date; v1.0.44 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.44
  1. 01

    Direct links to public sections such as the planner, one-to-one consultation or subscription receive one position correction after the device trip file is restored, avoiding stale positions after streaming or saved content expands. Existing links and in-page navigation are unchanged.

  2. 02

    Clicking, wheeling, touching, pressing a key, focusing another control or changing sections cancels the correction so it does not pull you away from reading. It moves no keyboard focus and uses no long-distance animation. Back/forward positions and unknown links remain with the browser and framework.

  3. 03

    This site's navigation fix does not automatically subscribe, submit or send messages. Routes, budgets, saved stops, exports and assistant content are unchanged, with no new data collection, tracking, payment or booking. The five official product examples are not a ranking. They inform returning to a specific planning context, not a claim of identical technology. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date; v1.0.43 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.43
  1. 01

    Each candidate direction now shows a complete saved-stop comparison, listing stops included in the candidate and those outside it. Both groups follow the current saved order, with empty groups labelled None, making scope trade-offs clearer before adoption.

  2. 02

    The comparison uses only each candidate’s existing stop scope, not activity stages or passing cities. The list order is not the candidate itinerary order and confirms no daily activity, availability, timetable or booking. Viewing or switching candidates does not change the current trip file; adopting one replaces the current route after confirmation.

  3. 03

    The bilingual route-desk cards retain scalable text. Candidate ranking, adoption confirmation, budgets, saving, exports and assistant message content are unchanged, with no new data collection, tracking or booking. The five official product examples are not a ranking. Separating saved and decision states informs this site's own comparison design, not a claim that all products offer the same feature. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date; v1.0.42 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.42
  1. 01

    Opening a dining or local-transport review from the stop-by-stop brief now takes you directly to the option selected on this page, or the first default option if none is selected. It no longer stops at the guide header, making the link between the summary and the detail clearer.

  2. 02

    Navigation places keyboard focus on the existing option control without selecting, clearing, verifying or booking anything. Reopening the same stop, switching review categories or viewing another stop uses the current starting point. Closing or pressing Escape still returns to the opening control. Ordinary guide and stay entries are unchanged.

  3. 03

    This release improves review navigation only. Routes, budgets, choices, saving, exports and service commitments are unchanged, with no new data collection, tracking, payment, automatic booking or external sending. Reduced-motion preferences are respected. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date. The five official product examples are not a ranking; precise navigation is this site's design choice, not a claim that each product offers the same interaction. The v1.0.41 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.41
  1. 01

    Dining and local-transport review controls now use scalable 14px text. On mobile, the action no longer stays at 10px while the status appears larger. Existing weight, position and colour distinguish the action from its TO VERIFY status, retaining the route-desk style.

  2. 02

    Both text rows have more comfortable line spacing. Longer English labels and enlarged text can wrap naturally as controls grow taller. Existing touch targets, keyboard focus, selected indicators and high-contrast rules are retained; the top summary still follows the choice on this page.

  3. 03

    This release improves control readability only. Options, routes, budgets, saving, exports and service commitments are unchanged, with no new data collection, tracking, payment, automatic booking or external sending. Choices remain review starting points on the current page, not confirmed services. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date. The five official product examples are not a ranking or a promise of equivalent capability. The v1.0.40 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.40
  1. 01

    The dining and transport summaries at the top of each destination guide now follow the review starting point you choose on this page. Choosing the second or third option no longer leaves the first option in the summary. Explicitly choosing the first option is also labelled Your choice, matching the stop-by-stop brief.

  2. 02

    Summaries distinguish Your choice · TO VERIFY from Default review starting point · TO VERIFY. The status text scales and sits on its own line on mobile. Accommodation retains its editorial starting point rather than implying a preferred shortlist direction.

  3. 03

    This fix changes read-only summaries only. It adds no saved field, data collection, tracking, payment, automatic booking or external sending. Choices remain on the current page and reset to defaults after a refresh. Existing briefs, offline packs, verification sources and service limits are unchanged. Content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from the release date. The five official product examples are not a ranking or a claim of identical features. The v1.0.39 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.39
  1. 01

    Before adopting a candidate, the confirmation now lists the complete current stop order and the order after adoption. If the same stops are arranged differently, it explicitly says their order will change instead of implying that only days or transport will be synced. Added and removed stops are still shown.

  2. 02

    Both sequences use the actual trip-file stops, not passing cities or activity stages. Full-width rows and scalable 14px/16px text make comparison easier. Long dialogs on small screens still focus Keep current route by default, and now allow that safe action to scroll into view.

  3. 03

    This release strengthens pre-adoption confirmation only. Route generation, ranking, budget calculations, saved fields, exports and immediate undo are unchanged. No data collection, tracking, payments, automatic booking or external sending are added. Travel content remains reviewed to July 2026, separate from this release date. The five official product examples are not a ranking or a claim that they all offer the same feature. The v1.0.38 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.38
  1. 01

    Key English guidance in the accommodation, dining and transport guides has been manually edited. All six destinations use complete options-to-verify headings, with clearer stay labels and local transport wording. The existing route-desk layout and Chinese content are retained.

  2. 02

    English now correctly describes the drive beginning in Perth and the short Rottnest ferry crossing. Ningaloo guidance keeps the conditional instruction to verify operations before buying transport that cannot be refunded or changed, rather than implying a refund policy for all transport. Remote-park water, fuel, mobile coverage and day-of-travel checks remain visible.

  3. 03

    This is a language-quality improvement, not a live operations update. The content-review date remains July 2026, separate from the release date. Entries, source links, route ranking, budgets, saving and service limits are unchanged. English briefs use the same edited wording with their existing format. No personal data, tracking, payments, automatic booking or external sending are added. The five official product examples are not a ranking; v1.0.37 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.37
  1. 01

    Each route candidate now follows your 01–03 priority order and shows whether each interest is a route theme or not. Positive matches and trade-offs are both visible, with the same order and judgements in Chinese and English.

  2. 02

    The judgement comes only from the existing route-template theme tags, not from activity text, and does not confirm a daily activity. A non-match does not mean that experience is unavailable locally; a combined-theme match does not promise every activity within it. Candidate ranking, duration, mobility and safety constraints are unchanged.

  3. 03

    This comparison explains the current candidates only. It adds no input, saved field, personal data, tracking, payment, automatic booking or external sending; route adoption retains the existing explicit confirmation flow. Complete briefs, offline packs and backup formats are unchanged. The five official product examples are not a ranking or a claim that they all offer this feature. The v1.0.36 and earlier records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.36
  1. 01

    The day-by-day itinerary now has a clearer reading hierarchy: day ranges, accommodation bases and transport use a 14px base, while activity explanations and trip-file coverage notices use a 16px base. Text scales with text-size settings, retaining the route timeline and day order.

  2. 02

    On mobile, each day marker sits above its stage so longer transport notes and activities can use the full reading width. Explanations no longer fall back to a smaller mobile size, and day-marker text has clearer contrast. Unassigned time and items still needing checks remain fully visible.

  3. 03

    This release improves itinerary reading only. Route candidates, daily content, day allocation, budgets, saving and exports are unchanged, with no new data collection, tracking, payments or automatic booking. The five official product examples are not a ranking; their inventory, collaboration and booking capabilities are not introduced here. The v1.0.35 and earlier feature records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.35
  1. 01

    The navy decision panel in planner results now has a clearer reading hierarchy: regular labels, daily-budget summaries and actions use a 14px base, while fit reasons, checks and budget exclusions use a 16px base. The existing gold budget card and route style are retained.

  2. 02

    Transport, accommodation and buffer details are laid out as readable fact rows. Actions can wrap, and check headings and keyboard focus are clearer on the dark surface. Text scales with text-size settings without removing notices or turning unverified items into confirmations.

  3. 03

    This release improves only the readability of this panel. Budget calculations, route ranking, adoption confirmation, exports and consultation boundaries are unchanged. No data collection, tracking, payments or automatic booking are added. The v1.0.34 budget-language fix and earlier feature records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.34
  1. 01

    The party and daily-budget summaries in planner results and the budget calculator now follow the interface language as complete sentences. English uses approx. and per day without a leftover Chinese qualifier; Chinese keeps its familiar estimate and daily-unit wording.

  2. 02

    The summary updates with the current amount after changes to language, party or budget settings. Existing adult and child plurals and Australian-dollar formatting are retained. The budget calculation, room-night basis, exclusions and not-a-quote notice are unchanged.

  3. 03

    This is a readability improvement, not a change to saved trips, candidate ranking, the extra-day preview, exports or booking status. It adds no data collection, tracking or external sending. The v1.0.33 and v1.0.32 feature records remain below.

Previous feature record · v1.0.33
  1. 01

    Planner results now include a read-only “What would one more day change?” preview. It keeps the same route and preferences while comparing base totals, extra-day cost, stage day ranges and unassigned time; it never silently switches route candidates.

  2. 02

    The preview stays on the current page: it does not change the trip file, enter copied briefs or offline packs, or send a data request. Extra-day previews work for 3–20-day briefs and are disabled at 21 days. Changing language, candidate or total days closes the old preview. Edit the brief and regenerate to use a new duration, with the existing adoption confirmation flow.

  3. 03

    Costs retain the existing party, accommodation, child-estimate basis and exclusions; they are not live quotes. Route constraints still apply. Unassigned days are not described as planned, and no weather, transport, opening or booking confirmation is implied. No personal data, tracking, payments or automatic booking are added. Release checks also fixed photography loading on the second public entry while retaining the original assets and image security limits. The v1.0.32 feature record remains below.

  4. 04

    This review uses five official first-party pages with different product scopes. It is not a market ranking, and the businesses and features are not like-for-like. Trip.com describes editable itineraries, Airbnb adjustable wishlists, Expedia separates saved and booked items, Booking.com describes refining preferences, and Agoda’s terms describe refining suggestions from trip conditions. This site adopts only the pattern of separating small what-if previews from saved plans, not third-party live data, inventory, collaboration or booking. Terms are not a promise of feature availability for every user.

Previous feature record · v1.0.32
  1. 01

    Step 2 of the trip planner now shows selected interests as an explicit 01–03 priority order. Each item has keyboard-operable Up and Down buttons, with unavailable directions disabled correctly; no dragging or auto-rotation is required.

  2. 02

    Changing priority immediately hides the previous route result so an outdated ranking is not mistaken for the current one. The next generation uses the new order, while trip length, mobility and safety constraints continue to take precedence.

  3. 03

    Page summaries, trip-file summaries, the complete trip brief and the offline departure pack now preserve the priority order you actually set instead of falling back to catalogue order. This feature only reorders the existing 1–3 fixed values; it adds no free text, identity, contact, booking, payment field or cookie. The reorder action itself makes no data request. If you later choose to message the travel assistant, current trip preferences follow its existing disclosed site and MiniMax processing.

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