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Depending on time of arrival at the airport, get a cab to 'No Birds' / 'Bayswater hire cars'. Generally cheapest and usualy with enough km per day to get you to MR.

 

Wine tours? DIY it. Start At Busso, and head down to Augusta. Go somewhere like 'Flame Trees' do some tasting, and then grab a map of all the winerys. Nice port at Gralyn Estate.

 

Throw in some cave trips and a lighthouse or two.

 

Busso is good for the beach .. very safe.

Sorry i have to disagree as somebody that lives here in Margaret River. Get a proper wine tour its totally worth it especially if you want to do tastings.. YOU DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE !! I recommend Wine for dudes. Run by Johnno and Kirsty Drummond you will go to heaps of winerys plus they take you to the cheese and chocolate factory too. Pre planned route totally great.

We also have amazing beaches here in Margaret River and also very safe !as far along caves road to Contos beach.

1) We don't have any joint accounts or any of the other financial aspects.

2) I didn't work in regional Australia for 3 months.

3) We don't want to get married for the sake of a visa, I've seen it suggested but it's just not something you should ever rush.

4) I'm working here in the UK so financially things will be okay.

Neither should having a baby!!! Well i suggest you consult an agent a baby on the way should surely be proof enough of your relationship. I would try go matilda most offer free initial consult.

Good luck i hope you get there speedy...

2 of my friends also have just in the last 2 weeks been refused their visas with SS to WA... Reason proof of work (self employed)