Helen Avaient
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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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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