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Checked out of Motel after the dodgy meat pie caused a dodgy stomach. Another long drive (191km) on a boring road to Esperance just before we stopped off at the pink .When we arrived at Esperance town and we shopped to pick up provisions. Then went onto Esperance Chalet Village and checked in and startedContinue reading “Monday 23rd March 2023: Day 20 – Esperance”

After breakfast and checking out of Hilton Hotel we had a 343 km drive on boring roads to a small town by the sea called Hopetoun. On the way we stopped off at Ravensthorpe for petrol and a snack. I had a dodgy meat pie at the petrol station which caused issues the next day.Continue reading “Sunday 22nd March 2026: Day 19 – Hopetoun”

Had breakfast went for a walk round Albany Town. Afterwards went for a paddle and walk around Middleton beach and also got some lunch. We then went onto Ema point and the Gap. In the evening walked into Albany to a steak house for dinner. Still music and light show on.

After breakfast checked out of chalet and made our way to Albany which is 345 Km away and stopped off at Pemberton and then Walpole to walk the Giant Tree Top Bridge walk. Quite something to walk above some of the giant trees. Afterwards walked on the forest trail on the ground After this weContinue reading “Friday 20th March 2026: Day 17- Albany”

Up early as picked up by Tony for a wine tasting tour visiting 4 Vineyards Xanadu, Redgate, Jarvis Estate and Edward’s finishing of with a drink and snack at a local brewery pub. Half way we stopped for lunch at Olio Bello. Certainly a great tour with several tastings at each sight. Nice lunch asContinue reading “Thursday 19th March 2026: Day 16 – Margaret River Wineries Tour”

Had another chill day looking through leaflets on things to do but did go to Augusta to check out and climb the Leeuwin lighthouse

This was a rest day and had a walk to Margaret River town and had some lunch. Then went onto Busselton again to walk on the mile Jetty as the cruise had left.

After breakfast went to do a tour of the Jetty and Aquarium, however it was all booked up due to a massive cruise ship arriving! Had a walk round Busselton. Do decided to go to Ngilgi caves near Dunsborough. After the caves drove to Margaret River to RiverGlen chalets. Stopped off at cape lavendar cafeContinue reading “Monday 16th March 2026: Day 13 – Busselton/Margaret River”

Up early to check out of our hotel in Perth on our trip down South. Went for another 400m swim in the WACA pool and then joined Jacs for breakfast at the WACA cafe. Then drove towards Busselton stopping off at the Dolphin centre and aquarium at Bunbury Interesting tour of the aquarium. After aContinue reading “Sunday 15th March 2026: Day 12 – Bunbury\Busselton”

Up early and went to the West Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Aquatic Centre for a swim and a tour of the Gym. Had a 600m swim 🏊‍♂️ in the outdoor 50 m pool which overlooked the magnificent cricket ground as did the gym After swim walked through the Queens Garden and had breakfast at localContinue reading “Saturday 14th March 2026: Day 11 – Perth”