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Margaret River Pro Surf Competition
The recent annual Margaret River Pro attracted surfers from around the world with the top 32 ranked male and top 18 ranked female surfers here to surf our world-class waves. Although we didn’t get to see the world surfers in … Continue reading
ANZAC Day
We attended the dawn service this morning at Memorial Park to commemorate those who have fallen and those who have fought for this great country. ANZAC Day is a public holiday across Australia and New Zealand and next year will … Continue reading
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The Silk Road in Margaret River
We recently visited Australia’s first commercial silk farm. The relatively new Margaret River Silk Road business is owned by Rob and Amanda and they are currently producing about 20,000 cocoons. Although not enough to be a sustainable business yet, they … Continue reading
Chocolate delights
With easter comes the waist tightening easter eggs and our visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company may well have us tipping the scales. The easter eggs were delightful. The truffles and chocolates wickedly displayed. Walls of bagged chocolates temp … Continue reading
Hamelin Bay’s graceful Stingrays
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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Flowering Gums
Throughout WA there is quite a variety of flowering gum trees that are so colourful and varied. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the botanical names of the gums but this tree with its coral coloured flowers is in Margaret … Continue reading
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Voyager Estates beautiful gardens
Voyager Estate Winery is set in the most beautiful winery garden in Margaret River. It is worth a visit even if you are not a wine buff. As you can imagine the grounds are popular for weddings – both indoor … Continue reading
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Tagged Margaret River Wineries, Rose Gardens, Voyager Estate
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It’s footy season again!
We are again gripped by the AFL footy season. This sport is one of the most popular games in Australia and is almost a religion to some over the 6 month season. It culminates in September with the grand final … Continue reading
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
Our lovely coastline and beaches
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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Tagged Bunker Bay, Canal Rocks, Gracetown, Margaret River, Meelup, Smiths Beach, Sugarloaf Rock, WA beaches
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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
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Tagged Wagin, Wagin Agricultural Society, Wagin Woolarama
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Sydney’s Chinese Garden of Friendship
These beautiful gardens were designed and landscaped to celebrate Australia’s Bicentenary in 1988 – a result of the close friendship between Sydney’s Chinese community and Guangzhou in China. Situated at the end of Darling Harbour they offer a beautiful and … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese Garden of Friendship, Chinese Gardens, Darling Harbour, Sydney
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Our Sydney Stopover
We arrived into Sydney on Tuesday afternoon and it has drizzled for the first few days. Usually you are greeted with a beautiful clear view of the coastline but unfortunately the weather didn’t show the city off at its best. … Continue reading
We have survived Berrara!
We are currently holidaying with our lovely friends Graham & Heather who live in Sydney and have a holiday home down the coast in Berrara! We arrived on Tuesday, were collected at the airport and then whisked away to Berrara … Continue reading
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Tagged Berrara, Berrara Beach Holiday Chalets, Cudmirrah, Cupitt's Winery, Hyams Beach Cafe, Milton Show, Sydney
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The girls of Cowaramup
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
A glorious day for golf!
At last, we have made time to get in a game of golf! This morning was perfect, no wind, and the forecast was for a mild sunny day. So here we are on the lovely Margaret River Golf Course. We … Continue reading
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
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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
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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
Australia Day Brekky
This morning we attended the annual Margaret River Australia Day celebration breakfast and citizenship ceremony which was held under the gum trees at the local footy oval. Aussie flags were everywhere. Brekky was hosted by the local Lions Club who … Continue reading
Lunch at Watershed Winery
We have finished most of our chores and can start to relax and enjoy this lovely region we are now living in. Today we were invited to lunch at Watershed by our friends Denise & Alan Wilkes. They took some … Continue reading
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Tagged Edge of the Forest Motel, Margaret River, Watershed Winery
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Getting into the swing at Redgate Winery
After spending the week unpacking and getting the house in order we have finally been on our first outing in Margaret River. Arriving at Redgate Winery for a late afternoon of live music at the winery we spotted a kangaroo … Continue reading
New Address – Margaret River
Well, we have arrived in Margaret River on a very warm WA day. We left Perth this morning as the sun was trying to shine through the clouds. By 7:30am the temperature had already reached 36 deg…..not ideal for towing … Continue reading
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