This morning uncle Rudy feeding the Australian Ringneck parrot at Molloy Caravan Park.
Day 7 (13.09.2012) Total return journey from Molloy Caravan Park to Perth is 347km
Breaking camp at 9.30am after breakfast. We drove 23km to visit the Augusta Water Wheel at 9.55am and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Leeuwin Rd. Augusta at 10.30am. The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse was built in 1895 and marks Australia’s most southwestern point. The view from the top of the lighthouse could see where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
Had 11am early lunch at the Colourpatch restaurant and later adjourned to Augusta Hotel for cold beer. At 1pm, we were at the Jewel Cave (17km from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse) for a 45 minute cave tour.
At 3.30pm we were at the 145 year-old Busselton Jetty (94km from Jewel Cave), in a sheltered shore of Geographe Bay. Voted one of the top 10 places to visit in the world by Lonely Planet, the region is famed for its breathtaking natural beauty. Jetty fee $2.50 each. With a length of 2km, this is the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere. There is good snorkeling off the jetty and also a small museum at the entrance and an underwater observatory at the end of it at $20 admission.
Driving for another 215km, we finally reach Seah’s Haven at 7.30pm and Monica had already prepared curry chicken and pork stew for dinner. The 4day outing to explore the southern Margaret River Region was awesome with a total road journey of 847km. Many thanks to Dave Seah who was our trip planner, driver, tour guide and a fantastic cook as well.
Sleeping: Seah’s Haven, 18 Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth
Temperature: Sunny 21°C/09°C
An early morning walk around to explore Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
An early morning walk to explore old dead wood stumps standing in lake water at Molloy Caravan Park.
An early morning walk to explore old dead wood stumps standing in lake water at Molloy Caravan Park.
An early morning walk to explore the banks of the Blackwood River at Molloy Caravan Park.
Ching Neng Bin at the banks of the Blackwood River near Molloy Caravan Park.
An early morning walk around to explore Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
There were many kangaroos at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
There were many kangaroos at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
The Black Boy tree (Balga Grass Plant) in the bush at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
Molloy Island private ferry across the Blackwood River.
Molloy Island private ferry across the Blackwood River.
The beautiful beach at Sarge Bay near to the Historic Water Wheel and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
The beautiful beach at Sarge Bay near to the Historic Water Wheel and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Standing here at Sarge Bay we can see Seal Island on the far end.
Standing here at Sarge Bay we are looking at the mighty India Ocean.
Standing here at Sarge Bay we are looking at the mighty India Ocean.
A seagull on the beach at Sarge Bay over looking at the mighty India Ocean.
We drove 23km to visit the Historic Water Wheel at 9.55am and the nearby Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Augusta.
The historic Augusta Water Wheel was used to pump water up to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in the past.
Augusta Water Wheel was used to pump water up to the nearby Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper’s cottage back in the 1890s.
Augusta Water Wheel was used to pump water up to the nearby Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper’s cottage back in the 1890s.
The easily accessible site offers picturesque views of the surrounding coastal scenery and is within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
At low tide we could walk on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
At low tide we could walk on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
At low tide we could walk on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
Catherine Oon walking at low tide on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
Betty Ching walking at low tide on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
The view of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse on Australia's most south-westerly tip from Augusta Water Wheel.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated 9km south of Augusta on Australia's most south-westerly tip.
The Cape to Cape Track on the coastal bushland of the national park at Augusta Water Wheel.
Cape Leeuwin is the starting point for the Cape to Cape Track which stretches 120 kilometres to Cape Naturaliste in the north. The bushwalking track journeys through the national park taking in forests of karri trees and beaches. There are many scenic lookouts along the way where you can see humpback, southern right and rare blue whales offshore. Ching Neng Bin and Lim Kee Moon might take this challenge in the future.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated on Australia's most south-westerly tip.
On the most Southern Westerly tip of Australia, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, stands Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse as a solitary sentinel. The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse was first officially proposed in 1881 but did not come into service until fifteen years later. Built of local limestone the tower has an elevation of fifty-six metres above mean tide level with an intensity of one million candlepower. The light is visible for a range of approximately twenty-five nautical miles.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is Western Australia's tallest lighthouse.
The Colourpatch Cafe & Bar is located in the small coastal town of Augusta. The Restaurant's northerly aspect captures the stunning views of the Blackwood River and the township of Augusta.
The Colourpatch Cafe & Bar in Augusta is truly the 'last eating house before the Antarctic'.
Had lunch at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta the 'Home of the best fish & chips'.
Had lunch at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta the 'last eating house before the Antarctic'.
Uncle Rudy and aunty Pauline Toh enjoying the fish & chips at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta.
A group photo taken at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta.
We drive-in to Augusta Hotel for the cold beers.
Built in 1912, the Augusta Hotel boasts one of the best views of any hotel in Western Australia. It has a superb river front location high on the banks of the Hardy Inlet, where the Blackwood River meets the Southern Ocean.
A good view of the beautiful Blackwood River from Augusta Hotel.
Adjourned to Augusta Hotel bar for cold beer.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
Located just 320km south of Perth, the Augusta Hotel has one of the best outlooks available in the region.
The dinning and bar area of Augusta Hotel.
At 1pm, we were at the Jewel Cave Margaret River (17km from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse) for a 45 minute cave tour. Jewel Cave Augusta is a spectacular natural attraction located 8km from Augusta, and 37km south of Margaret River.
Jewel Cave Augusta is noted for its incredible formations, such as the longest straw stalactite found in any tourist cave, Jewel Cave takes approx 1hr to stroll through. Your imagination will come alive as you try to spot features of the cave, which include the organ pipes, giant shawl, friendly ghost, Jedi and jewellery box.
Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the 'Lake Chamber' in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
The 'Organ Pipes' cave decoration in Jewel Cave Augusta.
Extending almost 2km out over Geographe Bay the heritage listed Busselton Jetty is the longest timber jetty (pier) in the Southern Hemisphere. The Jetty is situated in the seaside resort town of Busselton, the northern gateway to the Margaret River Wine Region. The 140 year old Jetty has been ravaged by both fire and cyclone. The first railway in Western Australia was located a few kilometres east of the Busselton Jetty.
The old lighthouse beside the Busselton Jetty.
The boat shed style Interpretive Centre, built 50 metres off shore, allows visitors to glimpse the Jetty's rich past and exciting future. Entry is free, and along with exhibits of history, the marine environment and art, the Centre houses an unique range of souvenirs.
We walked the 2km heritage Busselton Jetty which is the longest timber jetty (pier) in the Southern Hemisphere.
Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere at 1,841 metres long. The jetty's construction commenced in 1864 and the first section was opened in 1865.
Wind direction indicator at Busselton Jetty.
Wind direction indicator at Busselton Jetty.
Seals swimming under the Busselton Jetty.
Busselton Jetty train available and trips leaving on the hour throughout the day.
An underwater aquarium at the end of the Busselton Jetty. Descending 12 metres to the ocean floor, you can view the vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals and marine life through 11 viewing windows, located at various levels within the observation chamber.
We were happy to meet the train driver who is also the president of the Rotary Club of Busselton.
A fisherman's prayer: I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: When in the Lord's great landing net and peacefully asleep that in His mercy I be judged big enough to keep.
Breaking camp at 9.30am after breakfast. We drove 23km to visit the Augusta Water Wheel at 9.55am and the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Leeuwin Rd. Augusta at 10.30am. The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse was built in 1895 and marks Australia’s most southwestern point. The view from the top of the lighthouse could see where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet.
Had 11am early lunch at the Colourpatch restaurant and later adjourned to Augusta Hotel for cold beer. At 1pm, we were at the Jewel Cave (17km from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse) for a 45 minute cave tour.
At 3.30pm we were at the 145 year-old Busselton Jetty (94km from Jewel Cave), in a sheltered shore of Geographe Bay. Voted one of the top 10 places to visit in the world by Lonely Planet, the region is famed for its breathtaking natural beauty. Jetty fee $2.50 each. With a length of 2km, this is the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere. There is good snorkeling off the jetty and also a small museum at the entrance and an underwater observatory at the end of it at $20 admission.
Driving for another 215km, we finally reach Seah’s Haven at 7.30pm and Monica had already prepared curry chicken and pork stew for dinner. The 4day outing to explore the southern Margaret River Region was awesome with a total road journey of 847km. Many thanks to Dave Seah who was our trip planner, driver, tour guide and a fantastic cook as well.
Sleeping: Seah’s Haven, 18 Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth
Temperature: Sunny 21°C/09°C
An early morning walk around to explore Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
An early morning walk to explore old dead wood stumps standing in lake water at Molloy Caravan Park.
An early morning walk to explore old dead wood stumps standing in lake water at Molloy Caravan Park.
An early morning walk to explore the banks of the Blackwood River at Molloy Caravan Park.
Ching Neng Bin at the banks of the Blackwood River near Molloy Caravan Park.
An early morning walk around to explore Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
There were many kangaroos at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
There were many kangaroos at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
The Black Boy tree (Balga Grass Plant) in the bush at Molloy Hideaway Holiday Park.
Molloy Island private ferry across the Blackwood River.
Molloy Island private ferry across the Blackwood River.
The beautiful beach at Sarge Bay near to the Historic Water Wheel and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
The beautiful beach at Sarge Bay near to the Historic Water Wheel and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Standing here at Sarge Bay we can see Seal Island on the far end.
Standing here at Sarge Bay we are looking at the mighty India Ocean.
Standing here at Sarge Bay we are looking at the mighty India Ocean.
A seagull on the beach at Sarge Bay over looking at the mighty India Ocean.
We drove 23km to visit the Historic Water Wheel at 9.55am and the nearby Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Augusta.
The historic Augusta Water Wheel was used to pump water up to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in the past.
Augusta Water Wheel was used to pump water up to the nearby Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper’s cottage back in the 1890s.
Augusta Water Wheel was used to pump water up to the nearby Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and the lighthouse keeper’s cottage back in the 1890s.
The easily accessible site offers picturesque views of the surrounding coastal scenery and is within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
At low tide we could walk on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
At low tide we could walk on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
At low tide we could walk on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
Catherine Oon walking at low tide on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
Betty Ching walking at low tide on the exposed rock at Augusta Water Wheel.
The view of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse on Australia's most south-westerly tip from Augusta Water Wheel.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated 9km south of Augusta on Australia's most south-westerly tip.
The Cape to Cape Track on the coastal bushland of the national park at Augusta Water Wheel.
Cape Leeuwin is the starting point for the Cape to Cape Track which stretches 120 kilometres to Cape Naturaliste in the north. The bushwalking track journeys through the national park taking in forests of karri trees and beaches. There are many scenic lookouts along the way where you can see humpback, southern right and rare blue whales offshore. Ching Neng Bin and Lim Kee Moon might take this challenge in the future.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated on Australia's most south-westerly tip.
On the most Southern Westerly tip of Australia, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, stands Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse as a solitary sentinel. The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse was first officially proposed in 1881 but did not come into service until fifteen years later. Built of local limestone the tower has an elevation of fifty-six metres above mean tide level with an intensity of one million candlepower. The light is visible for a range of approximately twenty-five nautical miles.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is Western Australia's tallest lighthouse.
The Colourpatch Cafe & Bar is located in the small coastal town of Augusta. The Restaurant's northerly aspect captures the stunning views of the Blackwood River and the township of Augusta.
The Colourpatch Cafe & Bar in Augusta is truly the 'last eating house before the Antarctic'.
Had lunch at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta the 'Home of the best fish & chips'.
Had lunch at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta the 'last eating house before the Antarctic'.
Uncle Rudy and aunty Pauline Toh enjoying the fish & chips at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta.
A group photo taken at Colourpatch restaurant in Augusta.
We drive-in to Augusta Hotel for the cold beers.
Built in 1912, the Augusta Hotel boasts one of the best views of any hotel in Western Australia. It has a superb river front location high on the banks of the Hardy Inlet, where the Blackwood River meets the Southern Ocean.
A good view of the beautiful Blackwood River from Augusta Hotel.
Adjourned to Augusta Hotel bar for cold beer.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
The different types of beer at Augusta Hotel bar.
Located just 320km south of Perth, the Augusta Hotel has one of the best outlooks available in the region.
The dinning and bar area of Augusta Hotel.
At 1pm, we were at the Jewel Cave Margaret River (17km from Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse) for a 45 minute cave tour. Jewel Cave Augusta is a spectacular natural attraction located 8km from Augusta, and 37km south of Margaret River.
Jewel Cave Augusta is noted for its incredible formations, such as the longest straw stalactite found in any tourist cave, Jewel Cave takes approx 1hr to stroll through. Your imagination will come alive as you try to spot features of the cave, which include the organ pipes, giant shawl, friendly ghost, Jedi and jewellery box.
Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the 'Lake Chamber' in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
One of the chambers in Jewel Cave Augusta.
The 'Organ Pipes' cave decoration in Jewel Cave Augusta.
Extending almost 2km out over Geographe Bay the heritage listed Busselton Jetty is the longest timber jetty (pier) in the Southern Hemisphere. The Jetty is situated in the seaside resort town of Busselton, the northern gateway to the Margaret River Wine Region. The 140 year old Jetty has been ravaged by both fire and cyclone. The first railway in Western Australia was located a few kilometres east of the Busselton Jetty.
The old lighthouse beside the Busselton Jetty.
The boat shed style Interpretive Centre, built 50 metres off shore, allows visitors to glimpse the Jetty's rich past and exciting future. Entry is free, and along with exhibits of history, the marine environment and art, the Centre houses an unique range of souvenirs.
We walked the 2km heritage Busselton Jetty which is the longest timber jetty (pier) in the Southern Hemisphere.
Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere at 1,841 metres long. The jetty's construction commenced in 1864 and the first section was opened in 1865.
Wind direction indicator at Busselton Jetty.
Wind direction indicator at Busselton Jetty.
Seals swimming under the Busselton Jetty.
Busselton Jetty train available and trips leaving on the hour throughout the day.
An underwater aquarium at the end of the Busselton Jetty. Descending 12 metres to the ocean floor, you can view the vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals and marine life through 11 viewing windows, located at various levels within the observation chamber.
We were happy to meet the train driver who is also the president of the Rotary Club of Busselton.
A fisherman's prayer: I pray that I may live to fish until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: When in the Lord's great landing net and peacefully asleep that in His mercy I be judged big enough to keep.
Driving for another 215km, we finally reach Seah’s Haven at 7.30pm and Monica had already prepared curry chicken and pork stew for dinner. Dave served us the special Port Wine in a special glass to the guys after dinner.
The 4 day road trip south to explore the southern Margaret River Region was awesome with a total road journey of 847km. Many thanks to Dave Seah who was our trip planner, driver, tour guide and a fantastic cook as well.
The 4 day road trip south to explore the southern Margaret River Region was awesome with a total road journey of 847km. Many thanks to Dave Seah who was our trip planner, driver, tour guide and a fantastic cook as well.
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Day 01 (07.09.2012) - Depart KLIA AirAsia D7/236 @ 11.50pm
Day 02 (08.09.2012) - Mount Henry Bridge, Perth
Day 03 (09.09.2012) - Boating at Canning River, Perth
Day 04 (10.09.2012) - Polglass Way Ardross to Dunsborough is 247km
Day 05 (11.09.2012) - Driving 120km around Dunsborough
Day 06 (12.09.2012) - Dunsborough to Molloy Caravan Park is about 100km
Day 07 (13.09.2012) - The 347km return journey from Molloy Caravan Park to Perth
Day 08 (14.09.2012) - Visiting friends and shopping in Perth
Day 09 (15.09.2012) - Kings Park and Taste Bud Tours
Day 02 (08.09.2012) - Mount Henry Bridge, Perth
Day 03 (09.09.2012) - Boating at Canning River, Perth
Day 04 (10.09.2012) - Polglass Way Ardross to Dunsborough is 247km
Day 05 (11.09.2012) - Driving 120km around Dunsborough
Day 06 (12.09.2012) - Dunsborough to Molloy Caravan Park is about 100km
Day 07 (13.09.2012) - The 347km return journey from Molloy Caravan Park to Perth
Day 08 (14.09.2012) - Visiting friends and shopping in Perth
Day 09 (15.09.2012) - Kings Park and Taste Bud Tours
Day 10 (16.09.2012) - Sorrento Quay and Fremantle
Day 11 (17.09.2012) - Last day shopping in Perth
Day 12 (18.09.2012) - Depart Perth by AirAsia D7/237 at 6.50am
///Backpacking to Perth WA (7 to 18 Sept 2012)
Day 11 (17.09.2012) - Last day shopping in Perth
Day 12 (18.09.2012) - Depart Perth by AirAsia D7/237 at 6.50am
///Backpacking to Perth WA (7 to 18 Sept 2012)
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