15 days in Western Australia Itinerary

A low-rise, laid-back town of approximately 4,500 inhabitants, Margaret River serves as an ideal local base to explore the surrounding wine region.

Take a break from Margaret River with a short trip to Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup, about 36 minutes away. Spend the 6th (Sat) on a tasty journey with a beer tour and tasting. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and admire the natural beauty at Margaret River Organic Garden.

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Melbourne to Margaret River is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Melbourne to Margaret River. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to drive to Albany.

Founded as a military outpost in 1826, Albany is the oldest town in Western Australia, just barely gaining this title by being settled two years earlier than Fremantle and Perth.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see some colorful creatures with South Coast Diving Supplies, examine the collection at National Anzac Centre, then get great views at Rotary Lookout Albany, and finally explore the striking landscape at The Gap and Natural Bridge.

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Getting from Margaret River to Albany by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May in Albany, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Perth.

A modern metropolis of glassy skyscrapers, waterside boulevards, and lush residential neighborhoods, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan Coastal Plain.

Go for a jaunt from Perth to Fremantle to see Fremantle Prison about 32 minutes away. Dedicate the 12th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, contemplate the long history of The Perth Mint, explore the activities along Swan River, and pause for some photo ops at State War Memorial.

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Getting from Albany to Perth by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to fly to Coral Bay.

Coral Bay is a small town on the coast of Western Australia, north of Perth. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Ningaloo Marine Park and then see some colorful creatures with Ningaloo Reef Dive.

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Traveling by flight from Perth to Coral Bay takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Exmouth.

Exmouth is a town on the tip of the North West Cape in Western Australia. Exmouth is known for wildlife, adventure, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, explore the activities along Yardie Creek, stroll through Turquoise Bay, and contemplate the long history of Potshot Memorial.

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Traveling by car from Coral Bay to Exmouth takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Exmouth sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Kununurra.

A visit to Kununurra will give you a true sense of the pioneering Australia spirit and the nomadic life.

On the 17th (Wed), contemplate the waterfront views at Ord River, then look for all kinds of wild species at Kangaroo Haven, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by flight from Exmouth to Kununurra takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Exmouth in May, you will find days in Kununurra are a bit warmer (39°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Broome.

A relaxed town of tree-shaded streets and scenic coastal stretches, Broome gained renown as a center of the pearling industry in the late 19th century.

Broome is known for wildlife, beaches, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Cable Beach, get engrossed in the history at Broome Historical Museum, take some stellar pictures from The Roebuck Bay Lookout, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Traveling by flight from Kununurra to Broome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Broome, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.