Owen Pike

Carry water and a layer for changing hill weather, and choose a shorter visit if your group is not ready for a steep track.

Plan where to lock bikes and how to return if the weather changes; confirm any public transport rules before counting on taking bikes aboard.

Confirm the terminal, shuttle time to the pickup point and the tour's guaranteed return before paying.

Ask a private driver for a written route with pickup, tasting reservations, lunch and realistic travel time. Confirm whether entry and tastings are included in the quote.

Use a car for regional flexibility on non-tasting days and a driver or tour when both travellers want to sample wine. Check pickup locations and the true length of each tour.

Check individual venue calendars for the exact weekend; regular live-music nights can change with private events. Look for band listings rather than relying only on a pub's general description.

Contact motorcycle and scooter hire firms with the exact route, six-week duration and one-way return request. Many local rentals do not allow an interstate drop-off.

Ask each park about late arrival, dump-point access and cancellation terms. Keep one flexible night only if you are comfortable finding a legal alternative.

Bring water, sun protection and shoes comfortable on paved paths and sand. If the weather turns, shorten the walk at a transport stop instead of pressing on to the end.

Work backward from the Perth flight's bag-drop and security cutoff. Four hours at the airport leaves much less time outside once baggage and both transfers are included.

Choose a place with bar seating or a small-table booking if you want a comfortable solo meal. Compare total prices including sides; a lunch special advertised online may not apply at dinner.

Check lifts, room bedding and the walking distance to dinner for the whole group. Ask whether taxis can stop near the entrance if someone tires.