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Yallingup Maze
This was one attraction that we almost didn't go to, but am so glad we did!
It was lots of fun for the whole family. There are four towers at each corner of the maze, and part of the fun was trying to find your way to each of the four towers through the maze. There are secret doors and water guns for some extra squirting fun.
It was lots of fun for the whole family. There are four towers at each corner of the maze, and part of the fun was trying to find your way to each of the four towers through the maze. There are secret doors and water guns for some extra squirting fun.
We divided our troop into three teams to compete against each other, and we had to take group selfies at each of the towers.
The free outdoor area is just as fun, with smaller puzzles to solve and logs to climb.
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| Cafe and store area, where you get your tickets |
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| Off we go with our water guns |
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| The amaze'n maze ... the configurations are changed every now and then |
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| One of the outdoor puzzles |
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| Fun with nature |
Olio Bello
For hungry stomachs, Olio Bello restaurant is a big hit, especially with its "organic farm to plate" experience.
The food was hearty and scrumptious, and we loved dining on the outdoor table and running wild on the grass.
The store sells a variety of olive oils, sauces and condiments such as chutneys and relishes that were so tempting, if not for our lack of luggage space.
The food was hearty and scrumptious, and we loved dining on the outdoor table and running wild on the grass.
The store sells a variety of olive oils, sauces and condiments such as chutneys and relishes that were so tempting, if not for our lack of luggage space.
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| Take your pick |
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| Enjoying the sunshine |
Broadwater Par 3 Golf Course
We wanted to hit some balls as a family, so we headed up to a Par 3 golf course in Busselton.
It was a family friendly establishment, complete with many kangaroo observers, and we had a blast uncovering the natural golfers in our midst.
It was a family friendly establishment, complete with many kangaroo observers, and we had a blast uncovering the natural golfers in our midst.
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| Budding golfer getting a tip or two |
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| Getting into the swing of it |
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| Trying to avoid the residents |
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| Beautiful sights |
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| Playing till sun down |
Ngilgi Cave
We also explored some of what Margaret River had to offer ... underground.
Ngilgi Cave was the nearest cave to us, and also the first cave in the area to be opened to the public, so we headed there and signed up for a partially guided tour.
It was an experience to remember, although Mummy had to sit out for part of it due to a crying babe. (Note: Lots of narrow stairs, so be prepared to climb up and down ...).
Ngilgi Cave was the nearest cave to us, and also the first cave in the area to be opened to the public, so we headed there and signed up for a partially guided tour.
It was an experience to remember, although Mummy had to sit out for part of it due to a crying babe. (Note: Lots of narrow stairs, so be prepared to climb up and down ...).
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| Discovered in 1899 |
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| The way in |
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| Apparently they brought a grand piano down here for a recital before ... |
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| We were told to lie on our backs, close our eyes, and then open ... |
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| A truly magnificent sight |
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| Crystals in the deep |
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
After being underground, we got our dose of fresh air and sunshine at the lighthouse close by.
Our informative guide was accommodating and entertaining, with tales of lighthouse keepers of old and how they used to trudge up and down the spiral staircase to keep the lighthouse fire lit. (The lighthouse is fully electric and automated now).
Our informative guide was accommodating and entertaining, with tales of lighthouse keepers of old and how they used to trudge up and down the spiral staircase to keep the lighthouse fire lit. (The lighthouse is fully electric and automated now).
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| Up the spiral staircase |
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| Let your light shine ... |
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| View from the top |
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| Beacon of hope and direction |
It was a great way to bid farewell to Margaret River. We had fun, and we sure hope we can return soon!
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