WA Trip (IV)
18 Jul 05
Busselton
We slept in this morning coz its not everyday we got to stay in a 5 star hotel ok. Good thing they allowed us to check out an hour later.
"That's the view from our rooms"
The sky today seem cloudy and a bit grey. Definitely not a good sign. We decide to explore the beach at the hotel and take some some photos just in case it starts to pour. *Touch wood*
"More flower shots from me. I am fast becoming known as the no human photo gal within the group."
Storm clouds brewing so we decide to head back to the car"
We decide to head over to Busselton Jetty even though its drizzling just to try our luck. Good thing the rain stopped as we got there.
"More flower shoots"
Since the weather looked pretty alright, we decided to take a stroll along the Jetty. It cost money to do that actually but the ticket gets you into the observatory at the end and also a 1-for-1 coffee at the nearby restaurant.
Some little facts about the Busselton Jetty.
Warming up after hot coffee, the group decided to split ways. SW and hubbz had to go pick up her brother who is arriving in Margaret River by coach in the afternoon. The rest of us will make our way slowly towards Margaret River and join them at tonight's farmstay accomodation heaps later.
Next stop on the itnerary - Ngilgi Caves @ Yallingup
The caves, about as big as the Jenolan caves in Sydney, were pretty big and very interesting to explore. Our guide was really knowledgeable as well. Not only did he know his caves, he was also very well informed about other stuff with regards to nature. Like the current au conservation status and the native plant life in WA.
As usual, I was taking more photos again. The caves were set in a national park and had heaps of very interesting wild flowers that were in bloom at the moment. You would think that trees and shrubs would be rather bare in winter but nope...heaps were in full bloom with a riot of colours ranging from blue to red to yellow. According to our guide, there were a couple of pretty rare wild orchids that were in bloom just last week but unfortunately for us, the blooms had just wilted. Never mind. I bought myself a wild flower guide from the cafe as a consolation
"Pretty gum nuts outside the cafe"
Leaving the caves, we went in search of food. Fast food was our closest option and so chicken treats it was. That's similar to red rooster for those familiar with food joints in Australia.
I was pretty glad we decided to eat there as we were blessed with company from a flock of wild gallahs.
"Pink. A certain sg celebrity blogger's fav colour :P"
Following a tip off from our caves guide, we headed off in search of Canal Rocks.
"View along the way - pounding waves of the Indian Ocean."
Canal Rocks is a series of protruding rocks that form a natural canal that is both popular with photographers and fishermen. A bridge is build over the canal so that the rushing seawater can be viewed from above. This is the relatvely unknown spot that our guide in the caves tour told us about. It wasnt easy to find as it is right at the end of a little turnoff next to a winery. Awesome view. We were pretty glad that we didnt give up halfway.
"Thats the bridge which the seawater ran under"
"Canal Rocks"
After leaving Canal Rocks, we head to a nearby surfer's beach to wait for the sunset.
It was a wait well worth waiting for even if we had to drive to the our lodging in the darkness and without road directions :P The only regret I had was that we were unable to stop along the way for some photos of kangeroos that have wandered out into the pastures to graze. We even saw a kangeroo's silhouette among the vines. That would have made a reallly good picture. Guess it will just have to remain imprinted in my memory for personal viewing only.
Lodging for the next two days is at Angarrack Farm. Finding the place was a bit of an adventure for us. The beckoning lights and awaiting friends were a very welcome sight indeed. Entering the premise, the interior promised a very cosy stay for the next two days.
Dinner that night was pasta and roast chicken with salad. Home cooked with fresh ingredients from the supermarket in the town centre of Margaret River.
Busselton
We slept in this morning coz its not everyday we got to stay in a 5 star hotel ok. Good thing they allowed us to check out an hour later.
"That's the view from our rooms"
The sky today seem cloudy and a bit grey. Definitely not a good sign. We decide to explore the beach at the hotel and take some some photos just in case it starts to pour. *Touch wood*
"More flower shots from me. I am fast becoming known as the no human photo gal within the group."
Storm clouds brewing so we decide to head back to the car"
We decide to head over to Busselton Jetty even though its drizzling just to try our luck. Good thing the rain stopped as we got there.
"More flower shoots"
Since the weather looked pretty alright, we decided to take a stroll along the Jetty. It cost money to do that actually but the ticket gets you into the observatory at the end and also a 1-for-1 coffee at the nearby restaurant.
Some little facts about the Busselton Jetty.
- Its 1841m long and is the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere.
- It ceased operation in 1972 and is now a major tourist attraction.
- There is a underwater observatory at the end of the jetty and a little train that gets you there, weather permitting.
Warming up after hot coffee, the group decided to split ways. SW and hubbz had to go pick up her brother who is arriving in Margaret River by coach in the afternoon. The rest of us will make our way slowly towards Margaret River and join them at tonight's farmstay accomodation heaps later.
Next stop on the itnerary - Ngilgi Caves @ Yallingup
The caves, about as big as the Jenolan caves in Sydney, were pretty big and very interesting to explore. Our guide was really knowledgeable as well. Not only did he know his caves, he was also very well informed about other stuff with regards to nature. Like the current au conservation status and the native plant life in WA.
As usual, I was taking more photos again. The caves were set in a national park and had heaps of very interesting wild flowers that were in bloom at the moment. You would think that trees and shrubs would be rather bare in winter but nope...heaps were in full bloom with a riot of colours ranging from blue to red to yellow. According to our guide, there were a couple of pretty rare wild orchids that were in bloom just last week but unfortunately for us, the blooms had just wilted. Never mind. I bought myself a wild flower guide from the cafe as a consolation
"Pretty gum nuts outside the cafe"
Leaving the caves, we went in search of food. Fast food was our closest option and so chicken treats it was. That's similar to red rooster for those familiar with food joints in Australia.
I was pretty glad we decided to eat there as we were blessed with company from a flock of wild gallahs.
"Pink. A certain sg celebrity blogger's fav colour :P"
Following a tip off from our caves guide, we headed off in search of Canal Rocks.
"View along the way - pounding waves of the Indian Ocean."
Canal Rocks is a series of protruding rocks that form a natural canal that is both popular with photographers and fishermen. A bridge is build over the canal so that the rushing seawater can be viewed from above. This is the relatvely unknown spot that our guide in the caves tour told us about. It wasnt easy to find as it is right at the end of a little turnoff next to a winery. Awesome view. We were pretty glad that we didnt give up halfway.
"Thats the bridge which the seawater ran under"
"Canal Rocks"
After leaving Canal Rocks, we head to a nearby surfer's beach to wait for the sunset.
It was a wait well worth waiting for even if we had to drive to the our lodging in the darkness and without road directions :P The only regret I had was that we were unable to stop along the way for some photos of kangeroos that have wandered out into the pastures to graze. We even saw a kangeroo's silhouette among the vines. That would have made a reallly good picture. Guess it will just have to remain imprinted in my memory for personal viewing only.
Lodging for the next two days is at Angarrack Farm. Finding the place was a bit of an adventure for us. The beckoning lights and awaiting friends were a very welcome sight indeed. Entering the premise, the interior promised a very cosy stay for the next two days.
Dinner that night was pasta and roast chicken with salad. Home cooked with fresh ingredients from the supermarket in the town centre of Margaret River.
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