nice places to stop over on the way to or from Margaret River:-
Lake Clifton
http://www.westaustralianvista.com/thrombolites.html
- lots of birds, flowers, etc in the area too
Busselton
http://www.australiassouthwest.com/en/M ... efault.htm
- the Jetty is seriously windy, the wooden boards are in disrepair, and the
Underwater Observatory was closed 'til further notice' when we were
there 2 years ago! but it's a fun though blustery walk ...
Margaret River vineyards with wine tasting and excellent lunches:-
Vasse Felix
(oldest vineyard in the region)
http://www.vassefelix.com.au/frames.htm
Clairault
http://www.clairault.com.au/
Margaret River region interesting places to visit:-
Ngilgi Cave
Yallingup, off Caves Road (10 km from Dunsborough)
http://www.mybunbury.com/ngilgicave.html
- the cave is a bit of a up-down hike, so only go if you're relatively fit!
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
http://www.lighthouse.net.au/liGhTS/WA/ ... aliste.htm
(not as famous at the Cape Leeuwin one, but closer to Dunsborough for
ease of access)
- on a clear day, you will be able to see pods of whales in the distance!
- whale-watching boat tours are hit-and-miss, while we were at the
lighthouse and along the surrounding walking trails, we saw a boat
chasing whales but it was always too far behind ... we got a better
view of the whales than they did!
- they have a resident Goanna named 'Stumpy' who sometimes greets you
at the entrance!
Canal Rocks
http://www.thisperthlife.com/2006/07/canal_rocks.html
- majestic views, climb the rocks if you can, do NOT bring baby up the rocks!
Cape Lavender
http://www.capelavender.com.au/
- lavender farm, lovely place, good stop for tea
Olio Bello
http://www.oliobello.com/
- olive oil tasting! and you can buy back fantastic flavoured oils
- the bizarre thing is, so many S'poreans go there that UOB cardholders get 10% discount
Gunyulgup Galleries
http://www.gunyulgupgalleries.com.au/
- lovely setting, super-expensive art, free ranging kangaroos in the
pastures out back!