Australia Regional Guide

Perth, Rottnest Island, Margaret River & Ningaloo Reef — Best in Sep–Apr in Perth/Margaret River; Apr–Jul for Ningaloo Whale Sharks · Gateway: Perth Airport (PER — Airport Line Train to CBD for just A$5.10!)

Perth, Rottnest Island, Margaret River & Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia (WA)) is famed for Rottnest Island Quokkas (30m Ferry from Fremantle), Kings Park, Margaret River Wineries & Caves, Pinnacles Desert & Ningaloo Reef Whale Sharks. Signature regional specialties include Western Rock Lobster, Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay, Truffles from Manjimup & Lupin. Primary transit hub: Perth Airport (PER — Airport Line Train to CBD for just A$5.10!).

Regional Highlights

  • Rottnest Island Quokkas (30m Ferry from Fremantle)
  • Kings Park
  • Margaret River Wineries
  • Caves
  • Pinnacles Desert
  • Ningaloo Reef Whale Sharks

Getting Around Perth, Rottnest Island, Margaret River & Ningaloo Reef

Connected via Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Sydney Opal.