Cowaramup is just near the township of Margaret River, and about half way between the 2 capes (Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin). Our plan today was to check out the southern area from Cowaramup to Cape Leeuwin. There are basically 2 roads parallel north to south - the Bussell Highway (inland side) and Caves Road (coast side), with lots of roads connecting one to the other at various points, and hundreds of wineries along each road (much like other winery area...

We had an easy morning, following our very hectic last 3 days! We departed Karrinyup Waters Caravan Park around 10am to make our way down to Cowaramup where we are staying for a few days in the Margaret River region of south west Western Australia. We took the scenic drive through Mandurah and stopped there for morning tea. Looks like a lovely holiday destination and Dad says it has grown significantly since he was there 26 years ago in 1987! Another couple of...

We decided late yesterday afternoon to spend today at Rottnest Island, and were probably lucky to get a spot on the boat! We got to Hillary's Boat Harbour around 6.45am, unloaded the bikes and got them loaded onto the Rottnest Fast Ferry Service. Quick trip to Dome Cafe for coffees and we were on the ferry for the 7.30 departure. With at least 200 people on board, we were happy to sit out the back in the fresh air. It's was a smooth 45 minute journey (about 1...

After a great night's sleep, we were up quite early and after morning tea, we drove the short way to Hillary's Boat Harbour. We dropped in here back in October, and promised Renee & Eamon we'd take them to The Great Escape on our return, so here we were. It's a great little place - they spent the 1st hour on the 4 fun waterslides, another hour on the trampolines, and another hour playing putt putt golf, while Mum and Dad relaxed with a coffee! Around lunc...

Exactly 2 months ago today, we left the car and van in Perth and flew back to Sydney so Renee & Eamon could finish off the school year. After many days of Christmas festivities, today we were very excited to be flying back to Perth to complete our outback loop over the next 4 weeks. We were awake at 6am, in the taxi to Sydney Airport at 6.45am and on QF575 at 8.10am with just an overnight bag each (and no school work thank goodness!). Carol picked us up at...