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Category Archives: Western Australia
Some more wildflowers
As we travel further east we are seeing less wildflowers. I have taken so many photos but here is a selection of my favourites. We are a little late to see the best of the orchids but we did see … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wildflowers
Tagged Orchids, Wildflowers
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Wildflowers 2021
2021 has seen good rainfall in the northern wheatbelt so not only are the crops looking exceptional but so are the wildflowers. We are away for a couple of weeks in the caravan exploring the area. Our first stop was … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wildflowers
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Beautiful Wildflowers
After wondering if we would ever get away again this year in the caravan, we are finally on the road and looking forward to seeing the wildflowers and getting into some warmer weather. We timed it with watching the West … Continue reading
It was worth the walk
After some rain this morning, the day improved and we had some sunshine, so we decided to do the walk to Quinninup Falls. We had not been there before and thought it would have water flowing after the last day … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Cape to Cape, Moses Rock Beach, Quinninup Falls
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The Final Leg of our Trip
After leaving Carnarvon we stayed overnight at Hamelin Pool. Our Cowaramup neighbours are on school holidays and on their way north for some warmer weather. They timed it well and called in to have their lunch with us and we … Continue reading
Karratha & Carnarvon
After leaving Broome we stayed overnight at a camping spot on the De Grey River. Great place to break up the drive to Karratha. Since leaving the De Grey the countryside has changed and it is much greener now. The … Continue reading
Derby & Broome
Derby was the base for our Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure so we had a couple of days there. The main street is lined with boab trees. Derby’s claim to fame is that it has the highest tides in Australia, with … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Broome, Cable Beach, Derby, High tides, Sun Pictures, Sunset at Cable Beach
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Horizontal Falls
From Derby we have had the highlight of our trip so far. Getting to see the Horizontal Falls from both a seaplane and helicopter, a super fast jet boat up through the falls and an overnight stay out on a … Continue reading
Kununurra to Derby
There is ever more amazing scenery as we make our way around to Derby. The landscape constantly changes from flat plains to these lovely hills and ranges. We enjoyed a sit around the campfire chatting with fellow travellers. On the … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Fitzroy River, Fitzroy River Cruise, Geikie Gorge, The Kimberley's
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Kununurra
We are finally getting some relief from the unseasonally hot spell up here in the Kimberley’s. It is starting to cool off and we are certainly appreciating the change; especially the overnight temperatures. Apparently, Kununurra is the newest town in … Continue reading
We have arrived at Lake Argyle
The trip from Katherine to Lake Argyle is very scenic, especially at Victoria River. The red rocky cliffs make for a dramatic change after the flat plains. We stayed the night at Timber Creek in the company of some smallish … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Lake Argyle, Lake Argyle Cruises, Timber Creek, Victoria River
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Crossing the Nullarbor
Leaving Perth we start our necessary trek across the country. Whilst I have heard several folk whinge about the trip we actually find it a relaxing way to start our holiday. We chat about all the adventures ahead and reminisce … Continue reading
Winter has arrived
We have had some really awful weather here over the past few weeks so we decided to go for a Sunday drive, as the sun was finally out, to see if there was any noticable wind damage in the area. … Continue reading
A day to celebrate
Lunch today was fantastic. We celebrated Jim’s 65th birthday at Flutes Restaurant in the grounds of Brookland Valley Winery. The gardens are lovely. And the food and wine were very good with service to match. Plenty of sunshine today so … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wineries
Tagged Brookland Valley Winery, Flutes Restaurant
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Our First Produce
After months of waiting to pick some of our produce we have finally started to reap the rewards of growing our own veges. There have been a few challenges along the way; the snails loved our new seedlings, the parrots … Continue reading
Our new beginning
Blog posts have been few and far between over the past twelve months as we organised the next phase of our life. We have made the move from Margaret River to Cowaramup, 12km to the north, where we have built … Continue reading
Northampton Airing of the Quilts
As the clouds threatened and the wind picked-up the quilts were hung along the shops and vantage points for the 20th annual Airing of the Quilts in Northampton. The great hope from everyone involved that the rain would stay away … Continue reading
Tourists in Perth
It has been years since we spent any time in the city, so on a recent trip we decided to stay in Perth’s centre and have a look around. We haven’t lived in Perth for five and a half years; … Continue reading
Balingup Small Farm Field Day
Not that we intend to buy a small farm down here, but we are always interested in farming and what you can do with a small parcel of land. Leaving Margaret River early this morning the sun glistened on the … Continue reading
Posted in Cowaramup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Balingup, Balingup Small Farm Field Day, Nannup, RallyWA in Nannup
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Lovely winter gardens in Nannup
On a glorious winters day we travelled over to Nannup to attend their annual Flower and Garden Festival. The sunhine certainly bought out the best of the flowers and the crowds of people who attended seemed to be enjoying the … Continue reading
Margaret River & Beyond 