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Author Archives: Kerry & Jim
Bryah Station
We finally get to visit Bryah Station. This map of Western Australia shows its location. Dane’s family sold Bryah many years ago and unfortunately in recent times, with no one living at the station, the homestead has fallen into disrepair. … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wildflowers
Tagged Bibbingoona Pool, Bryah Station, Gascoyne, Gascoyne River, Murchison
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Exploring the Murchison
After meeeting up with our brother-in-law Dane we began exploring the area between the Murchison and Gascoyne rivers. We set up camp on a little ridge overlooking the plains. Dane prefers sleeping outdoors in his swag…with Fenton (the dog) nearby. … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wildflowers
Tagged Fenton, Gascoyne River, Murchison River, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Cemetery, Wildflowers
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Heading North
We have just returned from 10 days camping north of Meekatharra between the Gascoyne and Murchison rivers. Our brother-in-law, Dane, grew up on Bryah Station and we decided to take a short holiday to visit the area with him. Departing … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Bilyuin Pool, Cue, Murchison River, Nallan Lake
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The Margaret River
The Margaret River is only a small river, about 60 km long and has a catchment area of only 470 sq kms. Along its course the river passes through national parks, wetlands, a range of diverse farmland and of course … Continue reading
Huge waves for WA south coast
Huge waves forecast for the south west of Western Australia are proving to be a thrill for ‘big wave’ surfers. The huge waves are been generated by a massive storm in the southern Indian Oean. Waves were forecast to potentially … Continue reading
Quilt Exhibition at the Fair
One of the lovely things about the fair is the quilt exhibition. This year there were four different categories of quilts on display. Here are a few photos from each of the categories. The Best of Australia Quilts. State winners … Continue reading
In Perth for the Craft and Quilt Fair
If you are a craftsperson then the Craft and Quilt Fair is for you. Held annually in May at the Perth Convention Centre the event has a large range of retailers happy to sell you all things crafty. Workshops showing … Continue reading
Giro d’Italia comes to Bagni di Lucca
Here is our friend Debra’s blog on the Giro d’Italia as they passed through Ponte a Serraglio. In two of the photos of the peloton coming up the street you can see Villa Isabella where we stayed and our steep … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
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Giro d’Italia – Stage 5
Everywhere you travel in Italy there are cyclists on the road – it is a very popular sport. This years Giro d’Italia, Italy’s national cycling road race, will be travelling through Ponte a Serraglio in Bagni di Lucca, the village … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
Tagged Bagni di Lucca, Giro d'Italia, Ponte a Serraglio, Villa Isabella
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Historical York
On our recent caravan trip the only town we stayed overnight in was York – the oldest inland town in WA. Founded in 1831 on the banks of the Avon River, York has some lovely old buildings, many still in … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River
Tagged Historical buildings, Patchwork on Avon, The Sock Factory, York
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So much to see!
We next travelled to Kokerbin Rock to see Australia’s third largest monolith, after Uluru and Mt Wudinna in South Australia. Mount Augustus, also in WA, is twice the size of Uluru, stands at 858 metres, is 8 km long, but … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River
Tagged Cuballing, Dog Cemetery, Kokerbin Rock, Little Bank, Shackleton, Yealering;, Yornaning, Yornaning Dam
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Caravanning Again
Our first few days we have spent at Congelin Campground, a bush camp about 20 km from Williams. Tracks and walking trails take you through the Dryandra Woodlands where white barked wandoo, powder barked wandoo and sheoak are home to … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River
Tagged Congelin Campground, Dryandra Woodlands, Scarlet Robins
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More Talent, Food and Fun at Open Studios
Another day of visiting Open Studios with friends, meeting the artists and enjoying their environments. If you are in the area and see one of these signs…call in and say hello to the artist…I’m sure you will enjoy the experience. … Continue reading
Talent, food and fun visiting Open Studios
Today was a beautiful autumn day here in Margaret River, so together with Maureen, Helen & Sian we visited several of the studios involved in ‘Open Studios’. Our first studio was that of Leonie MacLean. Leonie’s photographic montage images, particularly … Continue reading
Open Studios
This wonderful event – in it’s second year – has proven to be a great success in the Margaret River region. It provides the opportunity for artists to display and sell their creative works by welcoming visitors into their home … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
Tagged Jane Flower, Margaret River Quilting, Maureen Munro, Open Studios
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Surfs Up
The weather here in Margaret River has been a bit unpredictable since Cyclone Olwyn travelled down the north coast, but finally, a lovely sunny day so we headed over to Surfers Point at Prevelly to enjoy the sunshine. The thumping … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged prevelly, surfing in Margaret River
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Too many figs?
If, like most who have a fig tree, and you are wondering what to do with your oversupply of figs then this recipe from my friend Mary is one way to dry some for later. Not only did Mary supply … Continue reading
The Melting Pot
On a recent visit to Melting Pot Glass Studio we were lucky to find Gerry with furnace and kiln ablaze and in the process of starting a production run. After the Christmas rush, their stocks were getting limited, and with … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
Tagged glass blowing in Margaret River, Melting Pot Glass Studio
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Organic Garden open to the public
Set on two acres, the Margaret River Organic Garden is a community garden that operates thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. The garden is used by community groups for all sorts of events – children’s play groups, meditation and … Continue reading
Fresh is best!
The Margaret River Farmers Market is very popular and you need to be there early to make sure you don’t miss out on the good supply of the fresh, locally produced seasonal fruits and vegetables, breads, cheeses, meats and much … Continue reading
Lunch on a lovely summers day
Happy New Year to all our family and friends. Since returning from our caravan travels things have been pretty hectic. We had Christmas in Perth with family and are back in Margaret River and enjoying the relatively cool summer – … Continue reading
Back to WA
We are now back in Western Australia and thankfully it has been a trouble free trip. We have done 14,500 km and both the Navara and caravan have been great, even on the very poor quality NSW roads. We were … Continue reading
Spear Creek
Having left Broken Hill we travelled back into South Australia to Spear Creek Caravan Park – a tourist park on a sheep station in the Flinders Ranges in the upper Spencer Gulf. The station, a 7,000 hectare property running about … Continue reading
The Long Paddock and other things!
Travelling around we have seen the ‘long paddock’ being put to good use. The long paddock is traditionally a designated Travelling Stock Route for drovers to feed their stock as they move them from one region to another as the … Continue reading
Cobar & Broken Hill – outback mining towns
Cobar, a mining and pastoral town since the 1870s, produces copper, lead, silver, zinc and gold and is surrounded by pastoral stations. Once an open cut mine, the work is now underground, as seen from Fort Bourke Hill Lookout. We … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
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Margaret River & Beyond 