Perth, Rottnest Island & The Pinnacles
Based in Perth, spend one day on the island, one day in the port town, and one day heading north to the desert—no car rental required.
A perfect short itinerary for first-time visitors to Western Australia. Stay in the city center for all four nights to avoid changing hotels. Kings Park and the city center can be explored in half a day, Rottnest Island deserves a full day of cycling to meet the quokkas, Fremantle offers historic prisons and markets, and the final day is a guided tour to the Pinnacles. Swan Valley is not included, but you can swap it with Day 4 if you prefer wine tasting.
December to February is hot; early departures are recommended for island cycling and the desert.
Day by day
Day 1 · Kings Park & City Walk
Perth（Kings Park and Botanic Garden、Elizabeth Quay、The Bell Tower (Swan Bells)）
Take a taxi or the airport line to the city center (approx. 30 minutes). Explore the city on foot, and take a bus or taxi to Kings Park.
Stay: Perth CBD
Day 2 · Rottnest Island Cycling Day Trip
Take a 90-minute ferry from Barrack Street Jetty. Private cars are banned on the island; get around by bike or the island explorer bus.
Bicycles on the island often sell out; it is recommended to book a ferry and bike rental package in advance.
Stay: Perth CBD
Day 3 · Fremantle Port & Beaches
Fremantle（Fremantle Prison、Fremantle Markets、WA Shipwrecks Museum、Cottesloe Beach）
Take a 30-minute train from the city center to Fremantle. Explore the town on foot and stop by Cottesloe Station on the way back.
Fremantle Markets are open Friday to Sunday; try to schedule this day accordingly.
Stay: Perth CBD
Day 4 · The Pinnacles Desert Day Trip
Perth（Lancelin Sand Dunes、The Pinnacles (Nambung National Park)）
Join a day tour or drive north for about 2.5 hours. Return to the city in the evening. It is best to book a night flight for your departure.