Set hidden in the West Australian Southern Forests on Lake Beedalup is the recently renovated RAC Karri Valley Resort. Several years ago, during a trip to Pemberton we stopped in to have a look at the resort. We were so impressed with the idyllic location we vowed to one day return. Finally, we have returned…
When I first thought of visiting the Southern Forests Region in Western Australia. What sprung to mind was Gloucester Tree and the Valley of the Giants. On our first trip to the Southern Forests I wondered how we were going to find enough things to do in the Southern Forests Region. But I quickly learnt…
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…
The small town of Pemberton in the South-West of Australia has a population of just over 750 people and is one of the coldest places in Western Australia. You’d wonder why anyone would want to visit let alone be looking for things to do in Pemberton WA with its farming land dating back to 1861….
As I hand back our Diamond Forest Farm Stay Cottage key to our hosts Mark and Kerriann, my son Lewis is presented with a certificate detailing the farm skills he has performed over the past few days. “I think a few more things could have been added to the list, ” I comment with a smile. …