Complete 16-day guide to Perth & Brisbane with Top attractions and Shopping and Hidden Gems

Day 2 starts at Fremantle Markets at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to explore. Take a 30-minute ferry ride to Cottesloe Beach (approx. $10 AUD) for 2 hours of relaxation, arriving around 11 AM. Finish at The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA at 1:30 PM - allow 2 hours for your visit. Travel back via a 20-minute bus ride (around $4 AUD) to the city center.

Day 3 starts at Perth Zoo at 9 AM - allow 3 hours to explore. Take a 15-minute taxi ride (~$25 AUD) to WA Museum Boola Bardip, arriving by 12:30 PM for a 2-hour visit. At 3 PM, enjoy Swan River, a scenic 10-minute walk from the museum. This balanced itinerary mixes learning and leisure, with activities ordered by proximity to the city center.

Start Day 4 at The Bell Tower (9 AM) for a 60-minute visit. Walk 10 minutes to Hyde Park (10:30 AM) and enjoy leisurely exploration for 2 hours. Grab a coffee from nearby cafes. At 1 PM, take a 15-minute taxi to The Perth Mint (~$15 AUD) for a 90-minute tour. End your day with insights into Australia's gold history.

Day 5 starts at Perth Seafoods at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to enjoy fresh local seafood. Next, take a 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) at 10:30 AM to Saint Mary's Cathedral, spending an hour there by 11 AM. Finally, take a 5-minute taxi to Blue Boat House at 12:30 PM - allow 45 minutes to soak in the views.

Day 6 starts at RAC Arena at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for your visit. Take a 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) to Claisebrook Cove, arriving by 11:30 AM for 1 hour of leisure by the water. Afterward, enjoy a 10-minute walk to Hay Street Mall at 1 PM for 2 hours of shopping and dining. This itinerary balances activity and relaxation perfectly.

Day 7 starts in Northbridge at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore local cafes and street art. Then, take a 10-minute taxi (~$15 AUD) to Burswood Park by 11:30 AM for 1.5 hours of leisure among beautiful gardens. Finally, head to Point Walter Reserve for a scenic 2-hour visit starting at 1:30 PM, which is a short 15-minute taxi ride (~$20 AUD) from Burswood Park.

Day 8 starts at Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal at 9 AM - allow 4 hours for the ferry ride and exploring Rottnest Island. Travel to WACA Ground at 1:30 PM by taxi, approximately 30 minutes (~$25 AUD). Spend 1 hour at WACA Ground before heading to Scarborough Beach at 3 PM. Travel is a 25-minute taxi ride (~$30 AUD) for a relaxing 3-hour beach leisure time.

Day 9 starts at Bibra Lake at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to enjoy the nature trails and spot wildlife. Travel by taxi (approx. $25 AUD, 20 mins) to Caversham Wildlife Park for fun kangaroo and koala encounters at 11 AM (2 hours). Finally, take a 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) to Whiteman Park at 1:30 PM for leisurely exploration of exhibits and picnic spots (allow 3 hours).

Day 10 starts at Swan Valley at 9 AM - allow 4 hours to explore wineries and galleries. Take a 30-minute taxi to Inglewood Lane, arriving at 1:30 PM for lunch (allow 1.5 hours). After lunch, travel 10 minutes by taxi to Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre at 3:30 PM - spend 2 hours enjoying exhibitions and events.

Day 11 starts at Fremantle Prison at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for exploration. Travel by train from Fremantle Station to South Perth Station (20 mins, ~$5 AUD). Enjoy the views at South Perth Observation Deck from 11:30 AM for 1 hour. For lunch, take a 10-minute taxi ride to Door Stop Osborne Park at 1 PM (~$15 AUD).

Start Day 12 at the State War Memorial at 9 AM - allow 30 minutes to explore. Next, head to Swans on the Swan at 10 AM, just a 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) for 90 minutes of sightseeing. Conclude your day at The Nostalgia Box Museum at noon, a quick 15-minute walk from Swans on the Swan, and spend an hour there. Enjoy a balanced day mixing history and leisure!

Day 1 starts at South Bank Parklands (closest to city center) at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore the gardens and river views. Take a 10-minute walk to Queensland Art Gallery by 11:30 AM (free entry) - spend 3 hours enjoying the exhibitions. Conclude the day at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha at 3 PM - a 20-minute taxi ride (~$30 AUD) for 2 hours of leisure among the flora.

Day 2 starts at Story Bridge Adventure Climb at 9 AM - allow 3 hours for this unique experience. Afterward, take a 15-minute taxi ride (~$20 AUD) to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, arriving by 12:30 PM. Spend 4 hours enjoying the wildlife. Finally, take a 15-minute taxi ride (~$25 AUD) to The Gabba for your 5 PM event, allowing time to relax before the game.

Start at Queen Street Mall at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for shopping and leisure. Travel 15 minutes to Eat Street Northshore via taxi (~$20 AUD) for lunch at 11:30 AM, allowing another 2 hours to enjoy the vibrant food market. Finally, head to the Museum of Brisbane at 2 PM, a brief 10-minute taxi ride (~$15 AUD) for another 2 hours of exploration.

Day 4 starts at City Botanic Gardens at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes to explore. Then, take a 10-minute walk to Parkland Boulevard & Roma Street at 11 AM - spend 2 hours enjoying the gardens and atmosphere. Finally, head to Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout at 1:30 PM via a 30-minute taxi ride (~$40 AUD) - spend 1 hour taking in the panoramic views.