Category Archives: Cowaramup

Nannup in Autumn

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

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 →

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Hamelin Bay’s graceful Stingrays

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

These graceful rays are a regular on the shore line in Hamelin Bay. Three types of stingrays inhabit the waters – the smooth stingray, black stingray and eagle ray. They are well fed by fishermen who throw their filleting waste … Continue reading →

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Jurien Bay’s foreshore

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

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 →

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Our lovely coastline and beaches

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

Western Australia is renowned for its clean crisp white beaches and blue-blue ocean. The coastline around the south west is no exception. Hope you enjoy the photos below to give you just a glimpse of how beautiful the water and … Continue reading →

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Wagin Woolarama

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

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 →

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The girls of Cowaramup

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

Cowaramup, affectionally knows as “Cowtown” is in the heart of our dairy region and just 15km north of Margaret River. It has become home to a herd of lovely girls, some with their calves, who are adorable. The life sized … Continue reading →

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Shannon National Park

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

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 →

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Peaceful Bay

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Kerry & Jim

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 →

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