We took our time packing up and had bacon & eggs for brekky, eventually leaving around 10.30 to our next destination the Southern Forest area of south western WA. We stopped at Nannup for morning tea and arrived at Fonty's Pool around 1pm where we set up right next to the Prelc family, so that was most convenient! This area is well known for its hugely tall Karri Trees, so we visited the Diamond Tree which is a fairly short 52 metre one, compared to the nea...

Relaxing start to the day with a bit of go-karting for Renee & Eamon around the caravan park, and bacon and eggs for breakfast all round. Today was spent visiting places in the northern part of the Margaret River area, starting with a winery that Mum couldn't resist due purely because of its interesting name - "Swings & Roundabouts". It was a great little place with a beaut lawn and games for Renee & Eamon to play including cricket, soccer, tether t...

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...