Helen Avaient
Must see and do museums, walks, and nature at Wave Rock, Western Australia
When I mentioned to people in Perth that I was looking forward to spending several days in the Wave Rock and Hyden area, most asked, "Why...
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Helen Avaient
May 27, 20213 min read
Wave Rock and other amazing rock formations around Hyden, Western Australia
The Southwest corner of the Australian continent is a vast granite landscape. Much of the granite is hidden under sandy soils, but there...
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Helen Avaient
May 25, 20212 min read
Tin Horse Highway Kulin and Hyden sculptures, Western Australia
Since 1995 colourful tin horses have continually been decorating the highway between Kulin and Hyden and entertaining travellers. They...
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Helen Avaient
May 23, 20212 min read
Remembering Man's Best Friend at the Corrigin Dog Cemetery, Western Australia
A 1.5m (5ft) sculpture of a dog sits guarding the entrance to the Corrigin Dog Cemetery, 4km (2.5miles) from the town of Corrigin and 229...
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Helen Avaient
May 21, 20213 min read
Marrinup Falls and Lane Poole Reserve, Western Australia
Near the town of Dwellingup, just an hour's drive from Perth are two very different but beautiful places to visit. Marrinup Falls...
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Helen Avaient
May 19, 20218 min read
Delightful adventures in Dwellingup, Western Australia
The Bibbulmun Track & Munda Bindi Bike Trails pass through the small forested country town of Dwellingup, 100km (62miles) from Perth. The...
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Helen Avaient
May 17, 20212 min read
Frolicking good fun at Injidup beach and natural spa, Western Australia
Injidup Natural Spa at Wyadup Rocks, Yallingup is a secret place that usually only locals know about. The name Injidup comes from the...
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Helen Avaient
May 15, 20213 min read
Bushwalking to Granite Skywalk in Porongurup Range, Western Australia
Porongurup Range was a challenging bush walk for me.The range is located 360 kms south east of Perth and 40kms north of Albany in the...
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Helen Avaient
May 13, 20213 min read
Admiring the power of nature at The Gap and Natural Bridge, Western Australia
On a stormy day I visited The Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park near Albany, Western Australia. The cold, wet weather...
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Helen Avaient
May 11, 20213 min read
5 things to see and do in Nannup, Western Australia
Nannup is known for its annual Music Festival, annual 4 week flower and garden show, walking trails, mountain or road biking, and art and...
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Helen Avaient
May 9, 20215 min read
10 wine free things to see and do in Margaret River, Western Australia
Mention the Margaret River region of South West Western Australia and people will tell you about the plethora of wineries and breweries...
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Helen Avaient
May 7, 20212 min read
Albany's Historic Whaling Station, Western Australia
Albany was the site of Australia’s last whaling station which operated from 1952 to 1978. Fortunately, whaling for profit was banned in...
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Helen Avaient
May 5, 20212 min read
Valley of the Giants, Denmark Western Australia
For many years tourists would come to the Valley of the Giants and take a photo of their car in the middle of a giant Tingle tree....
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Helen Avaient
May 3, 20213 min read
10 things to see and do around Greenough, Western Australia
Greenough, Western Australia is an historical settlement 400km north of Perth, and 24kms south of Geraldton. 1. Leaning Trees The leaning...
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Helen Avaient
May 1, 20214 min read
Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre and Cathedral, Geraldton Western Australia
Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier I had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Cathedral in Geraldton, Western Australia with volunteer tour...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Old Geraldton Gaol - museum and craft centre
The old Geraldton Gaol was in operation from 1856 – 1985 and is now utilised as a craft centre. In 1989 a group of Geraldton citizens...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 27, 20214 min read
Geraldton Museum, Western Australia
The Geraldton Museum is full of interesting artifacts and information. Visiting here was an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon....
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Helen Avaient
Apr 25, 20214 min read
Sydney II National Memorial
High on a hill overlooking the Geraldton, Western Australia harbor stands a National Memorial dedicated to the sailors and families of...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 25, 20212 min read
National Anzac Centre, Albany Western Australia
In late 1914 over 41,000 Australians and New Zealanders left Albany, bound for the First World War. The National Anzac Centre overlooks...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 21, 20213 min read
Rock lobster fishing at Kalbarri, Western Australia
In Kalbarri, I decided to do something new - lobster fishing. It was a fabulous adventure and I am very glad that I got the opportunity...
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