Aftermath of the Waroona Bushfire
Our home in Harvey ended up being in the path of the Waroona Bushfire. The night before evacuation, rain drops started to fall on us, with the only cloud being…
Wyadup Beach
Today I visited Wyadup Beach. The surf was rough, a bit too rough for casual swimming. Wading through the cool water was equally nice though, considering the swimming I had…
Smiths Beach
I have better memories of Smiths Beach than any other beach in WA. Located outside of a resort near the town of Yallingup, the amazingly clean water and white sand…
Mangroves of Bunbury
The Leschenault inlet in the centre of bunbury hides a wonderful mangrove forest. I visited the area to soak up the beauty.
Balingup
Balingup is located south of Donnybrook in the Blackwood River Valley. Bordering the Karri Forests of further south, the region is somewhat unique in that it is a true mix…
Prevelly River Mouth
Prevelly is where the Margaret River meets the ocean. A great place for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and walks through the beautiful landscape.
Bunker Bay
Bunker Bay is located near the top of the Cape Naturalist peninsular. Its beautiful beaches and rocky landscapes give way to richly forested terrain on steep sandy soils. The beaches…
Stepping back in time at the Yarloop Steam Workshop
Update: It is regretable that the entire Yarloop Steam Workshop was destroyed in the massive 2016 Waroona Bushfire that also destroyed the township of Yarloop. Below is my original 2014…
Lake Navarino Forest
The forest surrounding Lake Navarino is a bush walkers paradise. The forest varies depending on the terrain, ranging from the jarrah forests on higher ground to the wetlands surrounding the…
Hoffman Mill
The forest is a wonderful place. Walking through the dense foliage while the rain fell on my face, it seems reminiscent from a novel I read as a kid. I…