The Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste region, known as Cape-to-Cape is famous for its wineries, of which there are many, but we had a great time checking out the other local attractions too. We decided to stay near Margaret River which is about midway between the two Capes. We found the Big Valley Campsite about 10km… Read More Margaret River – Big Valley Campsite
We contemplated joining one of the organised tours in the area, but in the end we decided against it. Instead Craig was to be Emma’s driver for winery day and vice versa for a brewery day. Swings & Roundabouts We started off with ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. Chosen as this is one of Craig’s frequent phrases.… Read More Margaret River – The Wineries
Cape Naturaliste While we were here we checked out the Cape Naturaliste lighthouse. It’s not as tall and grand as Cape Leeuwin and there is not so much to see in terms of the old buildings and historical interest. There is nice walking trail that circles around the lighthouse in the bush that can be… Read More Margaret River to Cape Naturaliste
Cape Leeuwin Arriving at Cape Leeuwin lighthouse we felt we’d reached a milestone. This is the most south western corner of the continent and where the Southern Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. We had finally made it across the continent to the Indian Ocean. Mammoth Cave The whole region is set on karst limestone… Read More Margaret River to Cape Leeuwin
The Southern Highway had been closed sometime before we got to town following a massive bushfire earlier a month earlier. We were planning to drive east and use the inland detour. When we left Parry Beach we headed to Denmark, filled up with petrol and headed east out of town. We found ourselves further down… Read More Pemberton and the Gloucester Tree
Hit The Toad 