Thread: 1st trip to W.A. - suggestions for things to see/do on this approx route?

Here are a few pics of greens pool in the William Bay nat' park only short distance west of Albany.

Denn

And some big wood from "The Valley of The Giants" just a few minutes away from Peacefull bay.

Denn

Denn,

thanks for all the info, and pics.

It'll really help to narrow our itinerary to make one awesome trip.

All efforts by everyone posting on this thread are Very Much appreciated.

Timbernut

Wave Rock well worth seeing though it doesn't look as good without shmbo in the frame

Ashore, we've planned to arrive at whatever town it is near Wave Rock about lunch one day, and stay overnight there, and continue on the next day. Is that enough time there? what else is there to do in that area?

There is a camp site near wave rock itself, only a few kms east of Hyden. If you have been in the Stirling ranges, it is an easy mornings drive to Hyden which would fit in perfectly with what you plan.

Denn

Here are some pic's from the stirling ranges, do you do any walking?

Denn

yep - I walk from the car to the lookout )

no seriously, would consider a 5-10km roundtrip walk to a lookout, but that's about our limit.

Those pics look niiiiiiice.

Originally Posted by TimberNut

yep - I walk from the car to the lookout )

no seriously, would consider a 5-10km roundtrip walk to a lookout, but that's about our limit.

Those pics look niiiiiiice.

I was thinking along the line of walking to the top of those hills in the pic's. But they are still well worth a visit - lots of great vistas from the roadside and a good campsite nearby. I reckon they are one of the highlights of the south west.

After leaving Albany I would be tempted to head north on Chester pass road turning off to go west through the Porongorup ranges to the town of Mount Barker before heading up Red gum Pass and back east via Stirling range drive (a spectacular road) and then camping for the night.

Denn

Originally Posted by TimberNut

Ashore, we've planned to arrive at whatever town it is near Wave Rock about lunch one day, and stay overnight there, and continue on the next day. Is that enough time there? what else is there to do in that area?

Sorry mate we did the bus thing to wave rock lobster lunch and all and they took us to a heap of places , easier than driving

Originally Posted by TimberNut

what else is there to do in that area?

Having only been through that area a couple of times many years ago I may not be of much help - although surely someone knows the area.

As you drive through that southern wheatbelt the only thing that you will be aware of are wheatfields and granite outcrops. here are some great pic's of the outcrops http://members.iinet.net.au/~ricphoto/granite2.html he has 3 pages of those pics, or you may want to look here http://www.wheatbelttourism.com/en/A...e+Outcrops.htm - they give a desription and directions for getting there.

Having got so far you will have to decide which way to go from Hyden. The two obvious ways are to either head north towards the great eastern hwy where you could pick up the pipelene heading back to Perth maybe taking in Goomalling and Toodyay. The other way is to head east-nth-east to Brookton, Beverly and the historic town of York.

Then maybe a day or so rest in Perth before heading to Monkey Mia.

Denn

Well if you haven't spent too much time on that south west leg, you may have just enough time to head north for your proposed visit to monkey mia.

I know the areas north of Perth well and although many people say that it is just mile after mile of nothing, believe me there is plenty to see for those who look - or indeed have the time. Unfortunately after your trip sw your time will be very limited so I shall concentrate on leading you to what I think are the highlights.

Denn

Originally Posted by TimberNut

Rod, what's in Nomesville that is worth a look?

TimberNut, here's some links to the location of Nomesville http://www.fergusonvalley.net.au/map.htm and http://www.fergusonvalley.net.au/att...tm#gnomesville

I'm taking the Missus down south for a dirty few days in late May. I've seen Nomesville by stumbling across it in the past, but the wife hasn't so I thought I better brush up as to where it is