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Category Archives: Margaret River
The Dish and The Opals
‘The Dish’ as it is generally referred to is near Parkes and was made famous as the prime receiving station for the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. It also played a similar role in the Apollo 12, 14, 15 and 17 … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, NSW
Tagged Black Opals, Lightning Ridge, Parkes, Parkes Radio Telescope, The Dish
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Cowra and it’s WW11 history
Cowra holds great significance in WW11 events in Australia’s history. The POW Camp housed Japanese, Italian and Indonesian soldiers and was the place of the historic Cowra Breakout by the Japanese. Today only a few concrete footings and the rebuilt … Continue reading
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
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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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For the rev heads!
On a recent trip to Perth a came across this car club displaying their classic cars, predominately from the 1960’s and 70’s. Of course we (Jim) had to stop and have a look even though the rain was threatening and … Continue reading
Word of Mouth Country Living in Nannup
What a lovely find! I discovered the Word of Mouth Country Living shop in the main street of Nannup on our visit a few months ago. For me, it was a must return when we went over for the Flower … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Nannup, Nannup shops, Word of Mouth Country Living
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Tiptoe through the Tulips!
On a glorious sunny winters day we headed over to Nannup for their annual Flower and Garden Festival. Nannup is only 65 km from Margaret River and it was a lovely drive over. The little town is awash with colour. … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Nannup, Nannup Flower and Garden Festival, Tulips in Nannup
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Our sewing retreat!
I have recently been on our annual girls sewing retreat for a week and this year we spent our time at Bentwood Olive Grove in Greenough near Geraldton. Beth and her husband Richard have planted about 3000 olive trees, rebuilt … Continue reading
Providore – so Yummy!
Providore is one of those wonderful shops that market a beautiful range of local produce – mostly hand made right here in the Margaret River area. Jams, preserves, sauces, verjuice, vino cotto, tapenade, dessert sauces, salad dressings, vinegars and fresh … Continue reading
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Cowtown’s Deja Moo
As part of the Deja Moo Fair which was held in Cowaramup today, or Cowtown as it is known locally, they decided to go all out and try for a record. The Fair was held to celebrate the second birthday … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River
Tagged cow onesies, Cowaramup, Deju Moo Fair, People dress as cows.
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Beautiful Skies
The autumn skies have been beautiful recently. This rainbow appeared and shortly after the evening skies were red and threatening. A couple of days later the clouds formed a rainbow…..well, sort of. This vibrant sunrise was only a few days … Continue reading
Our first attempt at Ravioli
Given that ravioli in sage and butter sauce was our favourite pasta in Italy last year we decided to have a go at cooking it at home recently. Although it was no where near the delightful light pasta that the … Continue reading
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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Christmas in Karridale
On a miserably wet day here in the south west we decided to visit Christmas in Karridale a 20 minute drive south of Margaret River. Blow up Santa’s greet you in the driveway and the house and shop front are … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River
Tagged Atelier Jewellery, Christmas in Karridale, Karridale, Margaret River
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Beautiful Banksia’s
In many parts of southern Western Australia these beautiful Banksia’s were flowering in summer and early autumn. There are many varieties of Banksia here – so named after the explorer Sir Joseph Banks who in 1770 collected the first specimens … Continue reading
Winery, Gift Shop and Sports Cars – everyone’s happy!
On a georgeous autumn afternoon we visited another of the lovely wineries in the area. Set in a beautiful lawned and garden area, Aravina Estate overlooks their lake and vines, making it a perfect wedding and function venue. Of course … Continue reading
Posted in Margaret River, Wineries
Tagged Aravina Estate Winery, Car display, Margaret River, Sports Cars, Wineries in Margaret River
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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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