Wow, just Wow!! You are going to find yourself repeating this time after time when you explore West Cape Howe in Western Australia’s Amazing South Coast. The beaches are simply divine with perfect squeaky (literally squeaky) white sand and the clearest of blue waters. And between these beaches are black cliff faces so abrupt and vertical that they leave your...
At the southern end of Western Australia is a stretch of coast so beguiling and picturesque that you’ll want to spend months exploring here. Following the map down sandy tracks to hidden beaches and secret coves, you will be endlessly blown away by what you’ll find. And yet, chances are you’ve never heard of most of them! Situated between popular Margaret River and...
Absolutely everything you need to know about Black Point and the Bunbury Basalts Standing on the the black rock pillars looking out to sea you could be excused for thinking you are on the Giants Causeway in Ireland, or even the volcanic wonderland of Iceland; but this striking headland is Black Point in southwest Western Australia. Black point is one of only a...
Watching humpback whales breaching and smashing in the ocean is an incredible experience, but the whale watching cruises can be quite expensive. What if I told you that you could have an incredible cetacean encounter without spending a cent? Thats right, completely free. In Western Australia we are blessed with great weather, stunning scenery and some of the best...
Going camping is all about immersing yourself in the elements. The sun, the sea, wandering through the forest and sleeping under the stars. But how do you keep the family entertained when you really are stuck out in the elements? Our last road trip took ran slightly off course when we headed into a huge rainstorm on our third night. We had planned to stay two nights...
Over the course of one weekend in mid April the landscape of the Murchison Region was entirely transformed. After a long five months with no rain, there was a buzz in the air and sense of excitement amongst pastoralists at the possibility of some precipitation on the horizon. We arrived at Wooleen Station on the Friday morning. After checking in at the homestead and...
What do you think of when you imagine Western Australia? I must admit that before I moved Down Under I always pictured Uluru, the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef and Kangaroos when I pictured Australia. The eastern states may get most of the fame but believe me, Western Australia is the real jewel in the crown of this great southern land. Here is what you...
“I want to take my family on a nature hike but I don’t know where to start and I don’t want to head too far out of town” ….If this sounds like you, here’s your essential guide to family-friendly nature walks right near the heart of Mandurah. You are almost guaranteed to spot dolphins and colourful birds, and maybe even a whale...
Being in the water is what an Australian childhood is all about. Whether it be in the ocean, a river or lake, if it’s a hot day, you better be down by the water. Just over 2 hours south of Perth, Collie makes the perfect destination for a long weekend of family camping and exploring, and with several swimming spots to choose from, there is no end to the aquatic...
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