2012 Backpacking to Perth (12 days: 7 to 18 Sept) day 5


The seaweeds that were washed ashore on Dunn Bay which is part of the scenic Geographe bay in Dunsborough.

Day 5 (11.09.2012) Driving 120km around Dunsborough

After 7am breakfast, we walked to the beach front along the cycle trek towards Blackhurst Park to view the Dunn Bay which is part of the scenic Geographe bay.

At 9.30 am we drove 15km west to view the scenic Canal Rocks. This beautiful granite outcrop is part of the rugged Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park known for its excellent fishing and scenic bushwalking. A series of rocks protrude into the ocean creating a natural canal hollowed out by the force of the sea. For the best and safest view, there’s a bridge built across the smallest canal. Canal Rocks is about a three hour drive south of Perth.

From Canal Rocks we drove 13km south to visit the Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates for wine tasting and we had some beer and cakes there. Along the way we visited the John Streater Furniture Gallery.

From Duckstein Brewery we drove a further 30km to Margaret River Town for lunch and then walked to an information centre to inquire about the caves in Margaret River region.

From Margaret River Town, we proceed 10km to the Margaret River Mouth passing by Prevelly Park.

From the river mouth it was 52km return journey back to our Pelican Cottage in Dunsborough and stopping by at the Gabriel chocolate factory.
 
For another good dinner Dave did the Bangers and mash also known as sausages and mash, a traditional English dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages.

Sleeping: "Pelican Cottage" Lecaille Court, Dunsborough - a night for 8pax @ A$161
Temperature: Cloudy 20°C/12°C


Walking on the Centennial Park cycle trek towards Blackhurst Park to view Dunn Bay in Dunsborough.


Walking on the Centennial Park cycle trek towards Blackhurst Park to view Dunn Bay in Dunsborough.


Walking on the Centennial Park cycle trek towards Blackhurst Park to view Dunn Bay in Dunsborough.


The holiday homes along the Centennial Park in Dunsborough.


The big fig trees, oaks, exotic pines, eucalypts and paperbarks along the Centennial Park in Dunsborough.


The big fig trees, oaks, exotic pines, eucalypts and paperbarks along the Centennial Park in Dunsborough.


Hmm! What are they looking?


One for the album - visitors from Sitiawan, Malaysia at Dunn Bay in Dunsborough.


The beautiful wild flowers on the sandy beach at Dunn Bay in Dunsborough.


Walking back to Pelican Cottage from the sandy beach at Dunn Bay in Dunsborough.


At 9.30am we drove 15km west to view the scenic Canal Rocks. This beautiful granite outcrop is part of the rugged Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park known for its excellent fishing and scenic bushwalking.


The view of beautiful granite outcrop at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


For the best and safest view of Canal Rocks beautiful granite outcrop there’s a bridge built across the smallest canal.


A series of rocks protrude into the ocean creating a canal hollowed at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

A series of rocks protrude into the ocean creating a canal hollowed at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


Rocks protrude into the ocean at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


One for the album - visitors from Sitiawan, Malaysia at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


One for the album - visitors from Sitiawan, Malaysia at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


L-R: Dave Seah, Catherine Oon, Pauline Toh, Betty Ching, Uncle Rudy Allan, Lim Kee Moon at Canal Rocks.


Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


Dave Seah, Pauline Toh, Betty Ching, Catherine Oon, Ching Neng Bin at Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


Ching Neng Bin standing on the highest point of the Canal Rocks in Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.


From Canal Rocks we drove 13km south to visit the Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates for wine tasting. Along the way we visited the John Streater Furniture Gallery, however, we were not allowed to take any photos.


John Streater Furniture Gallery at Blythe Rd in Yallingup.


From Canal Rocks we drove 13km south to visit the Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates for wine tasting and we had some beer and cakes there. The term Saracen comes from Greek, derived from the Arabic word for Easterners.


The Saracen Estates vineyard is in the famous Wilyabrup Valley which provided the excellent free draining laterite gravel loam known for producing the highest quality wines of the Margaret River Wine Region.


The Saracen Estates vineyard in Wilyabrup Valley is planted with the classic varieties of Chardonnay, Cabernet, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz.


Ching Neng Bin and Catherine in a sea of beautiful flowers in the garden of Saracen Estates vineyard.


Life size Saracen Warrior guarding the entrance to the Cellar Door. The Saracen Knight – warrior and horseman – is used by Saracen Estates as its logo and wine branding.


The barrels wall of Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates vineyard in Wilyabrup Valley.


The main entrance to Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates vineyard in Wilyabrup Valley.


Wine is aged in wooden barrels to add aroma, flavour at Saracen Estates vineyard in Wilyabrup Valley.


The cosy fireplace of Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates vineyard in Wilyabrup Valley.


The Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates is a popular venue that exhibits some of the finest architecture, art work and landscaping in South West region. It also provides a family-friendly atmosphere with a large playground and lawn area for the children. Its is also an event venue like weddings and family functions.


Lim Kee Moon and Betty Ching at the cosy fireplace of Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates in Wilyabrup Valley.


Dave Seah and Ching Neng Bin at the cosy fireplace of Duckstein Brewery at Saracen Estates in Wilyabrup Valley.


Uncle Rudy and Ching Neng Bin truly enjoyed the different beers brewed at Duckstein Brewery Saracen Estates.


Dave Seah and Ching Neng Bin enjoyed the taste of beers brewed at Duckstein Brewery Saracen Estates.


Duckstein Brewery Saracen Estates produces premium beer from the finest ingredients.


From Duckstein Brewery we drove a further 30km to Margaret River Town for lunch and then walked to an information centre to inquire about the caves in Margaret River region.


Margaret River is a small town known for its craft breweries, boutiques and surrounding wineries.


Margaret River is renowned for its natural beauty, delicious wines and gourmet food!


Margaret River area has now evolved into the ultimate getaway for food, wine and nature lovers.


At the Margaret River Visitor Centre. Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from the Bordeaux region of France.


Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties in Australia.


Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine. The variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced.


Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape.


At the Margaret River information centre.The Centre stocks a comprehensive selection of specialty guidebooks around flora, fauna and local trails, and a great range of locally made souvenirs.

The Margaret River is a river in a small catchment, it is the name of the town and tourist region of Margaret River. The river arises from a catchment of just 40 square kilometres in the Whicher Range.

We are driving along the Margaret River towards the river mouth.


From Margaret River Town, we proceed 10km to the Margaret River Mouth passing by Prevelly Park. Where the Indian Ocean and Margaret River meet, is the river mouth. The natural beauty of the river mouth is amazing, the surfing is great too!


Margaret River Mouth is a destination and a surf break comes gracefully through the hillside and out onto the beach.


There is a wonderful lookout area with wooden platforms for viewing the Margaret River Mouth and surfers on the waves.


Pauline Toh and Catherine Oon at the Margaret River Mouth wooden platforms.


Uncle Rudy at the Margaret River Mouth car park along the coastline.


The Margaret River mouth along the coastline.


The trek along the Margaret River Mouth to a lookout where you can see both the River Mouth and Surfers Point.


Summer offers visitors the chance to cross the Margaret River mouth and walk to the point with amazing views south to Sufers Point and the whole south west coast.


Ching Neng Bin standing on the beach of Margaret River mouth.


Visited Gabriel Chocolate Yallingup Factory and sample the newest award winning chocolate creations.


Uncle Rudy admiring the big bike infront of Gabriel Chocolate Yallingup Factory.


Gabriel Chocolate Yallingup Factory and sample the newest award winning chocolate creations.


Gabriel Chocolate Yallingup Factory imports cocoa beans (rather than chocolate) to make all their lovely treats.


For another good dinner Dave Seah did the Bangers and Mash also known as sausages and mash, a traditional English dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages.


Dave Seah did the Bangers and Mash for dinner at Pelican Cottage, Lecaille Court, Dunsborough.


Dave Seah did the Bangers and Mash for dinner at Pelican Cottage, Lecaille Court, Dunsborough.


Lim Kee Moon and uncle Rudy enjoying the Bangers and Mash dinner at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


Betty Ching and Lim Kee Moon enjoying the Bangers and Mash dinner at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


Enjoying the Bangers and Mash dinner at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


The sweet wine for the ladies at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


Cheers to everyone from Uncle Rudy and Aunty Pauline at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


Cheers to all from Ching Neng Bin and Catherine at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


Everybody enjoying the Bangers and Mash for dinner at Pelican Cottage, Dunsborough.


On this day the job rotation duty went to Lim Kee Moon to wash dishes.

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