Marek Tully

Call the shortlisted venue about its current menu, gluten handling and whether share plates can be adapted.

Keep one flexible Kalbarri block for weather and park access rather than committing every hour.

Check the cruise's actual Australian port and disembarkation date, then map the onward trip to Perth.

Ask the host what meals are supplied and whether halal preparation or a self-catering kitchen is available.

Compare a larger people mover with reducing luggage and check the full regional-use terms.

If you want a specific season's design, compare official online pickup or delivery with the remaining trip time.

Compare the same vehicle size, excess, kilometre allowance and pickup hours before judging price.

Check which farms actually offer public picking on your dates; crop seasons and opening days can shift.

For a short stay, compare buying with a local rental or a hotel room before adding storage to the family home.

Compare the routes by the stops you genuinely want, since the fastest map time excludes breaks and short walks.

Compare a scenic river leg with a faster land transfer to Fremantle if island time matters most.

Ask a pharmacist or clinician about suitable motion-sickness options before travel, and follow the ferry crew's seating advice.