Kwolyn Campsite and Kockerbin Rock

It seems like the best way to start a road trip is to have breakfast with our dear daughter Kai. We were supposed to leave yesterday, but due to all sorts of commitments we left a day later, and beingRead more
Elachbutting Rock Campsite

We had breakfast decamped and were on the road by 9am. I thought that was pretty quick and efficient. We headed towards Eaglestone Rock. On the way we stopped at Shackleton where there is the smallestRead more
Monty's Pass

Found a walk trail called Monty's Pass on our drive back to Elachbutting campsite. Absolutely spectacular and unexpected.
Beringbooding and Bonnie Rock

Storms were forecasted for today and yesterday but it ony drizzled last night. When we woke up this morning it was beautiful. We had blue skies dotted with the Simpson's clouds. So we decided toRead more
Elachbutting Peak

After our explorations yesterday, we had a cup of tea with fellow campers, siblings Noel and Sue. They each have their own extremely well setup caravans, and are staying at this campsite for 10 days.Read more
Baladjie Rock and Westonia

We woke early and set off straight after decamping as we had a long drive to Kalgoorlie. We wanted to fit in Baladjie Rock and Westonia town as well because we were told that Westonia had a quaintRead more
Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie

We are doing yesterday's and today's entry together.
Yesterday, we had breakfast at DeBernales and a visit to Everett Butcher. An amazing butcher with about the best pies and sausage rolls we've everRead more
Boulder

Today was the audio tour of Boulder and a visit to the Goldfields museum. Boulder was the town where the miners and their family lived during the Gold Rush whereas, Kalgoorlie was where the engineersRead more
Lake Ballard

Departed from Airbnb cottage at about 9am.
Got petrol and almost 100km out of Kalgoorlie towards Menzies and Lake Ballard, Grace exclaimed that we forgot to buy ice. It is Sunday morning, and we don'tRead more
Gwalia and The Terraces

We woke at the crack of dawn to climb up the hill and also hello to another 8 of our sculpture friends spanning 2.5 km between them. The dawn colours were amazing and viewing the sculptures at thisRead more
The Terraces

This is quite a magical place and we are the only ones here. Quite privileged and special.
Came across enormous scats about 3cm X 2cm x 2cm when we were taking a walk on the ridge. Don't know who theyRead more
Jundoo Dam Sandstone

We decamped as soon as we woke up heading for Leonora for breakfast at the Food Van Cafe. We had a substantial breakfast of shared hamburger and a home made steak and onion pie, washed down withRead more
Mt Magnet, Yalgoo, Coalseam NP

The ground at Jundoo Dam was impenetrable to the shovel, so it was decided to breakfast at Mt Magnet with the closest facility, an hour away. The highly rated Gems Cafe was shut till next week, andRead more
Dongara via Mingenew

Camping at Miners Campsite at Coalseam National Park was very comfortable. The wind had died down and our tent was positioned with great views of the range. Our warmest camp night last night at campRead more
Dongara

We went to Poppies Cafe for breakfast. A sweet little cafe in an old church, set amongst huge Moreton Bay Fig trees. We then bought some prawns, scallops and Red Emperor fish wings from Seaz SeafoodRead more
Dongara Irwin Inlet Trail

Accessed the beach from our accommodation via 1km of 4WD track, then along the beach to Seaspray Cafe for elevenses/lunch.
The Greek lady who owns the cafe lived in Singapore where she ran a fish andRead more
Karda Campsite

After a hearty 11es at Seaspray Cafe, we took a scenic drive from Dongara through, Leeman, Greenhead and via a scenic drive in Lesueur National Park to Karda Campsite.
After our meal at Seaspray I wasRead more
Blown back to Perth

We woke up to the wind howling, the tent shaking, and us warming ourselves with hot oat porridge and coffee.
Once warm we decided to do the Lesueur Loop Trail. The walk was lovely, different wildRead more