On the eve of the first day of 2020 we boarded an airplane in Singapore headed for Perth, Western Australia.  We spent the following 16 days exploring Southwest Western Australia in a "campervan" (RV). I am going to make a series of posts detailing the various things we did and saw on this truly amazing vacation, along with my thoughts on traveling in a campervan with four young children.  But first I would like to give you a broad overview/summary of our entire vacation. 

Day 1: Perth
      Mid day- Travel to Perth
      Hotel- Adina Apartment Hotel Perth Barrack Plaza (excellent location and overall accommodation!)
      Dinner- Hunter & Barrel Raine Square (super yummy and close to Yagan Square)
      Activity- New Year's Eve Northbridge family friendly stage and events (awesome)

Day 2: Rottnest Island
      Ferry Company- Rottnest Express from Barrack Street (river cruise and ferry service to Rottnest)
      Lunch- Rottnest Bakery (good for a quick bite)
      Beach- Just North of the Rottnest Island Ferry Jetty (just fine for one mom and four kids without a stroller)
      Ice Cream- Simmos of course! 
      Clean Up Before Ferry Back: Rottnest Public Toilet behind Dome Cafe
      RV Rental: Britz Campervan Rentals (pretty good)
      RV Park: Bunbury Riverside Cabins Caravan and Camping (very clean, new, neat and tidy facilities with pool and bounce pillow)

Day 3: Busselton
      Breakfast/Coffee: Bunbury Farmer's Market (so so so amazing)
      Activity: We spent this day with friends in their home a block from the gorgeous beach in Busselton

Day 4: Bunbury-Nannup
      Activity: Dolphin Discovery Centre Bunbury early morning live dolphin experience (magical)
      Lunch: Brewery along the way that I've forgotten the name of
      RV Park: Nannup Caravan Park (good facilities and great walking trail nearby)

Day 5: Nannup-Pemberton
      Breakfast/Coffee: Melo Velo next door to Nannup Caravan Park (very good)
      Activity: Nannup Lavender Farm (good for a little stop but not yet a must see)
      Activity: Beedelup Falls (cool walk with little suspension bridge)
      Lunch: Jarrah Jacks and their slippery hill! (a must do/see/eat in Pemberton)
      RV Park: Pemberton RV Park (walking distance to Pemberton Pool and average-good facilities)

Day 6: Manjimup Day Trip
      Breakfast/Coffee/Free Wifi: Crossings Bakery/Source Cafe
      Activity & Lunch: Manjimup Heritage Park (great playground, cafe, and 3 museums!)
      Activity: Fonty's Pool (good stop if you have nothing else to do) 

Day 7: Laundry Day in Pemberton
      Dinner: Pemberton Hotel (normal Aussie hotel restaurant)

Day 8: Yeagarup Dunes
      Activity: Pemberton Discovery Tours 4WD tour (an absolute must when in Pemberton!)

Day 9: Northcliffe
      Activity: Art Walk (surprisingly fun stop with the kids)
      Activity: Windy Harbour (nice little cove with a penguin sighting!)
      Activity: D'entrecasteaux National Park Lookout Points (such a great drive!) 

Day 10: Pemberton- Peaceful Bay
      Activity: Gloucester Tree (scary climb but worth it if you're brave!)
      RV Park: Peaceful Bay RV Park (good if you get a spot close to the entrance)
      Activity: Evening on the beach in Peaceful Bay (beautiful) 

Day 11: Elephant Rocks
      Activity: Elephant Rocks mostly with a glimpse of Greens Pool along the way (amazing amazing amazing)

Day 12: Peaceful Bay - Margaret River
      Activity: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Museum (a little out of the way but worth it)
      RV Park: RAC Margaret River Nature Park (Nice but very dusty)

Day 13:Amaze'n Park 
      Activity: Amaze'n Park (fun if you have a free day)
      Lunch: Colonial Brewing Company (great food and shaded playground!)

Day 14: Hamlin Bay & Jewel Cave
       Activity: Hamlin Bay (pristine beach with sting rays)
       Activity: Jewel Cave (perfect with little kids)
       Lunch: The Berry Farm (lovely little place with great playgrounds and lots of Blue Wrens!)

Day 15: Injinup Spa
       Activity: Injinup Spa (an absolute must but time it to avoid crowds)
       Lunch/Ice Cream: Simmos (the original!) 
       RV Park: Busselton Jetty RV Park (we lucked out and got a spot and it was just the absolute best RV Park!)

Day 16: Busselton
       Activity: Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory (You can NOT go to WA and not see this)
       Lunch/Dinner: The Goose Beach Bar and Kitchen (best and maybe only restaurant on the beach
       Activity: Beach, Beach Playground all near the jetty

Day 17: Busselton-Perth
       Activity: Return Campervan and wait out the time until our flight at Lollipops Playland and Cafe (fine)

See Also...
A Review of Pemberton Discovery Tours in Pemberton 
An Honest Review of RVing With Kids
Peaceful Bay and Elephant Rocks
A Family Friendly New Years Eve in Perth

While you're here, it'd be neat if you'd pop over to have a peek at my photography portfolio and fine art store!