Ok, things are starting to come together--
Sydney 5 Nov- 9 Nov-- depart for Carins/reef/rainforest: 9 Nov- 14/15-
head to Melbourne 15 Nov- 17 Nov- maybe head to Adelaide?
depart Melbourne/Adelaide for Perth 20 Nov; pick up car- head south to visit with friends
21-23 Nov explore Margaret River area with friend; return to Perth 24 Nov; depart PER for home on 25 Nov