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Category Archives: Caravanning
Temora, Junee and Wagga Wagga
Established on the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 10 Elementary Flying Training School site, which operated from 1941 to 1946, the Temora Aviation Museum houses a collection of many historic ex-military aircraft from the World War II era to the … Continue reading
Hot Rods on holiday!
One of the great things about being on the road are the sights you see and the people you meet along the way. At our recent camp at Lake Cargelligo these four arrived late afternoon. We certainly could hear them … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, NSW
Tagged Hot Rods, Lake Cargelligo, Valla Rod Run 2014, Vintage Caravan
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Griffith and Lake Cargelligo
Ever had a mental image of what a place will be like and then be surprised at what you find when you arrive there. Griffith is one of those places for us. In fact we found a very interesting and … Continue reading
Along the Murray and onto Hay in NSW
After leaving Gawler in the Barossa Valley we made our way through the corner of Victoria and into New South Wales. Travelling along the Murray River the amount of vines, both for wine and table grapes, is astounding……they just go … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, NSW
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The Wonderful Wilpena Pound
During our time here in the Wilpena area we are staying at Rawnsley Park Station, a sheep station that branched out into tourism to supplement their income in leaner years. It has become an award winning tourist park and a … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, South Australia
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The Flinders Way
Travelling up in to the Flinders Ranges should certainly be on the itinerary if you are coming to South Australia. Passing through Port Augusta we briefly had a look around the wharf area. As we started travelling north east we … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, South Australia
Tagged Blinman, Flinders Ranges, Quorn, Rawnsely Park Station, Wilpena Pound
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Streaky Bay
After the trip across the Nullarbor we have spent the last couple of days relaxing at the little town of Streaky Bay on the west of the Eyre Peninsula. Streaky Bay was so named in 1802 by explorer Matthew Flinders … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, South Australia
Tagged Eyre Peninsula, Murphy's Haystacks, Razor Fish, Streaky Bay
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We are on our way East!
After a couple of lovely days in Margaret River we had to do the final bits and pieces in the rain. Although it wasn’t cold the rain tumbled down making the job uncomfortable. But we were finally on the road … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, South Australia, Wildflowers
Tagged Bunda Cliffs, Nullarbor
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Wrights Bridge was just right
Caravining in winter at a camp ground without electricity can prove to be a bit of a challenge when it comes to keeping warm. We have recently returned from 5 days at Wrights Bridge where the overnight temperature dropped as … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Blackwood River, Wrights Bridge
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Not very scary Scarecrows in Balingup!
On our recent caravan trip we visited the lovely little town of Balingup which sits in a valley on the Balingup Brook. The area around Balingup is known for its fruit and vegetable growing and together with beef cattle and … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Balingup, Scarecrows, Scarecrows in Balingup, Small Farm Field Bay
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Nannup in Autumn
On a recent caravan trip we based ourselves in Nannup which is in the heart of the Blackwood River Valley. The little town is known as a garden village because of its lovely gardens and garden festivals. This historic mill … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Blackwood River, Blackwood River Valley, Nannup
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Jurien Bay’s foreshore
We have recently spent a week in Jurien Bay – the town were we lived for two years before we retired early in 2013. The new jetty, which opened in April 2011, has proven to be a great addition to … Continue reading
Wagin Woolarama
Wagin Woolarama came into being in 1972 on the back of the Merino and wool industry in the area. Primarily it is an opportunity to exhibit their sheep, wool and innovations in the wool industry, including fashion, to the expected … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Wagin, Wagin Agricultural Society, Wagin Woolarama
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Shannon National Park
Just off the South West Highway the Shannon Camping Ground is a great place for a spot of caravanning and camping without the luxury of electricity or water to connect to. There is however a camp ablution block with hot … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Caravanning, Margaret River, Shannon National Park, Shannon River
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Peaceful Bay
If you are looking for a relatively quite location for a holiday this could be the perfect place for you. Peaceful Bay is located 35km south east of Walpole in the Walpole Nornalup National Park. The bay is protected by … Continue reading
Augusta on the Blackwood River
Our first stop on this caravan trip is Augusta, a small town south of Margaret River, at the mouth of the Blackwood River. We are fortunate to have a camp site almost on the river. Early in the morning before … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River
Tagged Augusta, Blackwood River, Turners Caravan Park
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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
The still operating Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse guarding mainland Australia, is on the most south westerly point of Australia and just 8 km from Augusta. It is at this point that the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. … Continue reading
Margaret River & Beyond 