Pemberton to Mandurah 8th September 2010

On our travels today we had 4 seasons in one day except for the snow! We were heading back the inland road but took a wrong turn and ended up in Bunbury on the coast, from here we headed back to the South Western Hwy and up to Harvey. After looking around the township we headed north about 3kms out of town to Honeymoon Road where there is a wildflowers trail, unfortunately for us we are about a month too early, can imagine how beautiful it would be in full bloom! We took this photo coming out of the area.

~ Some Wildflowers ~

Common Clematis

Pemberton 7th September 2010

Cascades in the Karri Forest

We have had our 2nd very cold, wet & windy, day. We drove down to Point D'Entrecasteaux this morning with our minds set on doing the cliff top walk with views of the coastal vegetation. Oh no this was not to be, the further south we went the heavier the rain got as you can see by this picture. Graham braved it a couple of times to get the photo's! On our way down we saw a small turtle crossing the road and a rabbit. Graham & I decided to go on a tram ride this afternoon through the karri forest, it was freezing. Heather the wise one stayed behind to do some reading. During our tripping around we have seen some beautiful wild flowers and spend quite a bit of time trying to identify them!

Lake Cave, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse 6th September 2010

Redgate Beach 6th September 2010

Our 1st visit this morning was to Redgate Beach, rough rugged coast line of the Indian Ocean. From here we visited the Lake Cave, absolutely beautiful once you get down the 320 steps, best is yet to come, climbing back up them, it was well and truly worth the effort:) Have to say I am fitter for walking the steep incline to Kings Park and now Lake Cave than when I arrived in Perth, Graham ~ 'no problem', Heather, of the same opinion as me. From here we visited Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, another 176 steps, once again worth the effort! Our experiences have been wide & varied and that is what makes our trip so enjoyable. From here we travelled back through Augusta, onto Nannup and settled for the night in Pemberton.

Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park Calla Lilies

Calla Lilies grow in large area's of the national park - we have 2 small plants at home - much more impressive display here.

Mandurah to Margaret River 5th September 2010

After leaving Mandurah around 8.50am this morning our 1st stop was a coffee at Busselton. Then onto Cape Naturaliste Light House, here we did a 2km walk. Along the way we saw about 6 whales in the distance. There were some pretty flowers amongst the wind blown vegetation. We arrived in Margaret River around 2pm, we went to Settlers Tavern for lunch, great meal. Booked into Adamsons Riverside Motel overlooking the state forest. Did the necessary walk up each side of the main street to check out the shops. It is very cold now but during the day was mild & sunny.