landv Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just been for a short break in the Margaret River region and I just wanted to say how truly amazing the area was. The town itself was very charming with lovely little shops and the place where we stayed was magical. Reminded me a little bit of the UK with all those honeysuckles, lavenders but there were also wild iris and arum lilies growing in the wild, jasmine growing up on the side of the houses, and big headed garden roses. Kangoroos came out at dusk to graze on the grass and drink out of the pond where hundreds of water lilies were floating. Then came the rabbits to join them too. There was a brook running at the bottom of the garden surrounded by arum lilies. Birds were plenty too, fairy wrens and parrots and were so thame, they came up to our feet, and we saw a hawk flying very close by too. Surfed the world famous waves at the rivermouth, then drove to Yallingup which was lovely too, very hippy, then carried onto Eagle Bay, checked out the lighthouse at Cape Naturaliste and discovered a little beach where we swam in the crystal clear water and saw whales on the horizon. And the stars in the sky at night were like in a dream. Well, I almost felt like I was in a dream. It is like a fairytale. I absolutely love it here. :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gilly88 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 sounds idylic one day when I sell my house!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just been for a short break in the Margaret River region and I just wanted to say how truly amazing the area was. The town itself was very charming with lovely little shops and the place where we stayed was magical. Reminded me a little bit of the UK with all those honeysuckles, lavenders but there were also wild iris and arum lilies growing in the wild, jasmine growing up on the side of the houses, and big headed garden roses. Kangoroos came out at dusk to graze on the grass and drink out of the pond where hundreds of water lilies were floating. Then came the rabbits to join them too. There was a brook running at the bottom of the garden surrounded by arum lilies. Birds were plenty too, fairy wrens and parrots and were so thame, they came up to our feet, and we saw a hawk flying very close by too. Surfed the world famous waves at the rivermouth, then drove to Yallingup which was lovely too, very hippy, then carried onto Eagle Bay, checked out the lighthouse at Cape Naturaliste and discovered a little beach where we swam in the crystal clear water and saw whales on the horizon. And the stars in the sky at night were like in a dream. Well, I almost felt like I was in a dream. It is like a fairytale. I absolutely love it here. :wubclub: Sorry Landy , it never did it for me busselton is ok .......but heading south Margaret river , pemberton, Albany ......not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Pretty good, hey landv?? Now, save up and see the Kimberlies. Suggest you drive from Broom, to Kununurra, to Wyndham, down to El Questro and along the Gibb River road to Derby, some amazing contrasts... Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaj Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Can you tell me where you stayed? We are looking to go there soon so would love a reccommendation of where to stay thanks Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just been for a short break in the Margaret River region and I just wanted to say how truly amazing the area was. The town itself was very charming with lovely little shops and the place where we stayed was magical. Reminded me a little bit of the UK with all those honeysuckles, lavenders but there were also wild iris and arum lilies growing in the wild, jasmine growing up on the side of the houses, and big headed garden roses. Kangoroos came out at dusk to graze on the grass and drink out of the pond where hundreds of water lilies were floating. Then came the rabbits to join them too. There was a brook running at the bottom of the garden surrounded by arum lilies. Birds were plenty too, fairy wrens and parrots and were so thame, they came up to our feet, and we saw a hawk flying very close by too. Surfed the world famous waves at the rivermouth, then drove to Yallingup which was lovely too, very hippy, then carried onto Eagle Bay, checked out the lighthouse at Cape Naturaliste and discovered a little beach where we swam in the crystal clear water and saw whales on the horizon. And the stars in the sky at night were like in a dream. Well, I almost felt like I was in a dream. It is like a fairytale. I absolutely love it here. :wubclub: It is a beautiful place, we camp a fair bit down there, and all of the above reminds you why you came to Australia. I am trying to recall the old paper mill near manjimup as well, beautiful old cottages where the roos eat out of your hands., the wild life is stunning . So pleased you enjoyed yourself:wubclub: ss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Can you tell me where you stayed? We are looking to go there soon so would love a reccommendation of where to stay thanks Emma Hi Emma, We stayed in Pinda Lodge, it's a little bit out of town, right in the valley, in the middle of bushland. Here is the link www.pindalodge.com.au It's a little bit pricey, but well worth it, it was a treat from my husband for my birthday. Run by a lovely couple, very homely, there are only four rooms. And they cook delicious breakfast too which you eat out on the verandah. If you love wildlife and the sounds of bird singing in the morning and the fact that it's the middle of nowhere, this place is for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Pretty good, hey landv?? Now, save up and see the Kimberlies. Suggest you drive from Broom, to Kununurra, to Wyndham, down to El Questro and along the Gibb River road to Derby, some amazing contrasts... Cheers, Bobj. Bobj, How long is the drive from Broome to Kununurra? Looking on the map, probably have to camp it out on the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Broome to Kun is approx 1045 kms. via the great northern highway . ss x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Bobj, How long is the drive from Broome to Kununurra? Looking on the map, probably have to camp it out on the journey. As SS says, about 1045 km. I used to drive it once a week at one stage... If you , or anyone does the trip; when you get to the Willare bridge...remember me, please:laugh: I did the original foundation work in 1965...There was nothing there at all, just me, a 'dozer operator, my offsider and a big yellow dog that adopted me... Lifted this from another google site. Excellent barra fishing in my day, no idea what it's like today. Those little 'beaches' on the left used to be a crocodile paradise, would see up to 20 basking in the sun. Cheers, Bobj. PS. How remiss of me...I misspelt Broome in my earlier post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perth Princess Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks, can't wait to go:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Got all you bloody Qland tourists comin the soddin toads [b]STOP THE TOAD[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Got all you bloody Qland tourists comin the soddin toads [b]STOP THE TOAD[/b] Just watch it, mate!!! We sent them over in good faith AND sent them as cheaply as we could...So you blokes wouldn't have to pay any transport fees...:wink: Also, they like to breed when it rains, therefore you lot should get a wetter WA soon. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerseyrunsred Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi Landv If you take Bobj's advice and head to the beaut north you should also try and get to karijini national park in the pilbara.My wife and I spent a year travelling around Australia and we both reckon Karijini was the number one sight.Absolutely spectacular gorges,beautiful natural pools and great bushcamping. Dont miss it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi Landv If you take Bobj's advice and head to the beaut north you should also try and get to karijini national park in the pilbara.My wife and I spent a year travelling around Australia and we both reckon Karijini was the number one sight.Absolutely spectacular gorges,beautiful natural pools and great bushcamping. Dont miss it!!! Good one, mate! Karijini was not known when I was there and, yes, some spectacular gorges and pools. Spent 2 years helping build iron ore railways, Mt. Tom Price-Paraburdoo and Robe River. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jojingle Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thank you - your beautiful post has made me cry. I'm getting married in the Margaret River region in October and emigrating to perth in September - very excited and very nervous but you have reinforced how I feel about the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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