Since the early 1900’s Busselton has been a popular place for West Australian’s to holiday. It’s little wonder with its calm clear white sandy beaches and its stunning natural coastal scenery. But for a long time, I only thought of Busselton as the gateway to the Margaret River Region, being just a two and a…
On a cold January summer’s day we drive 45 minutes south of Margaret River to the small windswept coastal town of Augusta in South Western Australia. Admiring the town’s stunning views over the Southern Ocean we continue on further south for five minutes into the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Right on the southwesterly coastal tip where…
The Margaret River Region in Western Australia’s South West has long been known for its great surfing and delicious wines. But now it is becoming known for its home-made produce and tasty gourmet foods. When we visit the South West Australian region one of the things to do in Margaret River that we love, is…
Unbeknown to me, until I recently visited the town of Albany Western Australia that this is where Western Australia was first settled in 1826, three years before Fremantle and the capital city Perth (1829). It is a town rich in history located on a stunning backdrop of natural beauty; thereby offering so many things to…
On the southern coastline of Western Australia is the very relaxed and almost bohemian-like town called Denmark (not to be confused with the European country of Denmark). It is geographically and atmospherically located halfway between the bustling town of Albany and the very quiet town of Walpole. This means you will find plenty of things…
Torndirrup National Park is a 30-minute scenic drive from the centre of Albany, Western Australia. Some of the most well-known and scenic things to see are in this Albany national park. The national park is situated on the rocky Torndirrup Peninsula jutting out between Frenchman Bay and the Indian Ocean. There is a lot to…
Albany is the oldest town in Western Australia, it is even older than my home town of Perth – a fact I didn’t know until I explore the Albany historic sites. Historic Albany was settled on 26 December 1826, that’s two and half years before Perth – Western Australia’s capital. Today many of Albany’s historic…
It’s not often you can find a location let alone an accommodation that caters for all demographics. We recently stayed at the Big4 Emu Beach Holiday Park in Albany, Western Australia and what a find this place is! Even though we are staying at this Emu Point accommodation on a family holiday, it is not…
The trees of Western Australia are unique, particularly those in the Valley of the Giants. These giant trees in the South West’s Tingle Forest date back 65 million years when Australia was joined in the supercontinent known as Gondwana. Over the millions of years, it has taken the continents to separate the climate of South…