We are planning to spend nearly 3 weeks in SW Australia next October/November and would appreciate advice on places to visit and places to stay. We will start our trip with 2 nights in Perth and then either take a day trip to Pinnacles or stay there for 2 nights. After that we intend to travel south, staying in Yallingup; Margaret River; Pemberton; Albany and return to Perthvia Fremantle. Have we allowed enough time or too much? Are there other places we should stay?
We are looking forward to wonderful inland and coastal scenery; whale watching; magnificent trees and beautiful flowers; great food and wine; hiking (short trails, 5 - 10km; sunsets over the ocean and good weather. Coming from the UK, at that time, it will be cooling down for winter.
We prefer small but fairly luxurious hotels or B&B's. We would also like to stay at a winery.
Finally should we be worried about insects, spiders and snakes at that time of year?