Harvey Dash

We took a leisurely drive out to some mates near Harvey, and on the way there did the obligatory stop at Waroona, to grab some beef-camebert-onion pies. Mmmm!

There was some patchy rain here and there, but on the way back there was a break in the weather, so we stopped to enjoy the gardens along the Harvey River (just as you exit the town heading North). Wow, what a place. Someone obviously takes a lot of time to maintain these gardens. All I can say is "Well done, cracking job mate!"

Jarrahdene - Trip II

After the excellent first trip down to the South-West corner of WA, we decided to head back down there with our close friends, Nickey and Elize. The kids elected to stay home too, so it was an unusually quiet (in a good way) weekend.

It was an unusual trip down there, simply as I had been in Wagin all day for work, so already had a 5 hour trip behind me before we left for Jarrahdene. We left at 5pm, so only arrived at 8 (in the dark; like Ronny Dahl does all the time haha!).

Karin striking a pose on our way to the campsite.

We were on the final 15 minute stretch, having just left Witchcliffe, when we hit a juvenile kangaroo (about 1 meter tall). Fortunately we had a bull bar, and the ABS worked awesome, so the roo was not seriously hurt either. Certainly gave us both an Adrenalin rush though!

The bull bar saved us from damage after hitting the small Roo.

Jarrahdene - Site No.19

Jarrahdene - Site No.20

Boranup Forest drive, on our way to North Point.

One of the many side tracks through the bush.
We use TerraMaps Pro to navigate on the iPhone (no signal needed).

North Point, Boranup Beach

Nickey and Elize's trusty 1998 Prado. Impressive for such a "mature" truck.

Nickey on the cliffs overlooking Hamlin Bay.

Cosy Corner beach. Top spot!

Breakfast anyone?

Stopped in at Coramup on the way home for some coffee and freshly baked Sourdough bread.

Mundaring Powerlines Track - Our first run (in the dry)

Australia Day 2020 marked the first time we attempted the Mundaring Powerlines track, know to be a tough couple of kilometres through the bush, but especially so in the wet winter months.

Turns out that in the dry it is not bad, so it was a good way to dip one's toe in. As at March '21 we still have not done a "wet run", but perhaps June/July we'll give it a go.

Yeagarup One - The failed first attempt

Aaah, Yeagarup, the famed beach, river and dune fields South of Pemberton. We went down for our first trip, but in the end decided to turn back. I had just had the Ironman Foam-cell pro suspension lift fitted, and after a mishap on a whoop-whoop, started hearing noises (which turned out to be nothing).

Still, it was a great trip, and our first visit to the magical Southern forrests.

This is a headwater stream feeding the Warren River, which eventually
washes into the sea at Yeagarup beach. This pristine spot is a minute's walk
from the campsite, called Snotty Goble!

One could see live Yabbies lurking in the tannin-stained water below the fallen trees.

Snotty Gobble campsite ($11/night). This is before we had a second swag or the awning extension.
This is also probably the first photo of Bettie with her suspension lift installed.

Lake Yeagarup. I was already nervous about "the Gatekeeper" dune, which marks
the first, tricky climb onto the dune field leading to Yeagarup, the Warren river and the famous Calcup.

One of the tallest fire-watch trees down Pemberton way, called the Bicentennial Tree. 

The steel lookout structure is 58m above ground level.