16 days in Perth, Fremantle & Armadale Itinerary

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

Dedicate the 19th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Kings Park and Botanic Garden, get to know the resident critters at Perth Zoo, explore the activities along Swan River, and identify plant and animal life at Caversham Wildlife Park.

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The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Perth. In December in Perth, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Fremantle.

Settled by colonists and convicts in 1829, Fremantle has transformed its infamous historical buildings into cultural centers.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fremantle: Rockingham (Rockingham Beach & Penguin Island) and Mandurah (Emma Blyth Gallery, Dolphin & Whale Watching, &more). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Fremantle Prison, hunt for treasures at Fremantle Markets, find something for the whole family at Adventure World, and enjoy some diversion at Esplanade Park.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Fremantle trip itinerary maker website.

Fremantle is very close to Perth. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in December, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Armadale.

Venture out of the city with trips to Jarrahdale (Munda Biddi Trail, Kitty's Gorge Walk, &more), Serpentine Dam (in Serpentine) and Perth Aqua Park (in Baldivis). Spend the 30th (Fri) exploring nature at Korung National Park.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Armadale itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Fremantle to Armadale takes an hour. In December in Armadale, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.