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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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Helen Avaient
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Kalbarri sunsets
As the sun sets in the west, we get a chance to admire the beauty of Mother Nature every evening. I had the pleasure of visiting Kalbarri...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 17, 20213 min read
A dream come true day at Kalbarri, Western Australia
Another item I was excited to check off my Western Australia bucket list was to visit Kalbarri. Situated on the Coral Coast, this town...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 15, 20213 min read
Linga Longa at Lynton, Western Australia
Linga Longa offers accommodation in the form of farm cottage or campsites at Lynton. There is much to see here even if you are not...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 13, 20212 min read
A bubblegum pink lake?
Hutt Lagoon, also known as The Pink Lake, is a beautiful place to stop on the road from Geraldton to Kalbarri. At 14km (8.7miles) long...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 11, 20212 min read
Ewe will enjoy Northampton, Western Australia
I love country towns. Places that others may drive through on the way to somewhere distant really intrigue me. There is almost always a...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Leeman’s fish and chips are the best, especially with chicken salt
I had been told the best fish and chip shop on the Turquoise coast was at Leeman 44km drive north of Jurien Bay. This is a big call as...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 7, 20212 min read
5 hidden gems of Jurien Bay, Western Australia
Jurien Bay is a beautiful town located 2 hours drive north of Perth. I had the absolute delight to spend an extended stay here, and...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Swimming with Australian sea lions
Swimming with sea lions was one of my bucket list items and I had the pleasure of fulfilling this dream recently with Kane and Laura from...
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Helen Avaient
Apr 3, 20213 min read
5 things to see and do in Cervantes, Western Australia
Cervantes is a town worth visiting on the Turquoise Coast of Western Australia. Situated just 199kms (67miles) north of Perth, it has a...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 31, 20213 min read
Visit the Stockyard Gully Cave with Jurien Bay Adventure Tours
Visiting Stockyard Gully Cave is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon with Kaas and Michael from Jurien Bay Adventure Tours. Jurien Bay...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Must see lookouts on the Turquoise Coast, Western Australia
Perth to Jurien Bay along the Indian Ocean Drive takes about two and a half hours to drive north straight there. Driving straight there...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 27, 20216 min read
Reach out when you need help
Two hours after setting out on my newest adventure, the unexpected happened. Two hours earlier I had left the amazing city of Perth in...
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Helen Avaient
Mar 26, 20212 min read
A weekend away in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia
Taking a weekend break can sometimes feel like a week-long holiday. It can refresh the senses, take you to a place you might never go...
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