Cliff Head to Glenfield

Day 77 - Cliff Head to Glenfield

Cliff Head, Greenough, Geraldton, Glenfield

Friday, 5 April 2013
Decided to pack up a leave as I needed Optus reception as it was about to expire.

Called in at the Central Greenough Historic Settlement on the way to Geraldton. The buildings of Central Greenough were constructed between 1863 and 1913, are now conserved by the National Trust of Australia (WA). After looking trough the Settlement I stopped at the leaning tree and took some photos. Trees in Greenough lean due to the prevailng southerly winds.

Had a drive around Geraldton and then parked and called Greg. He is Wayne's friend from his days as a Prison Officer. He was home and invited me to his place. Tuka and I met Greg and Gucci. Gucci is Greg's fox terrier x jack russel dog and she fell in love with Tuka. Joyce, Greg's wife, was in Perth visiting relatives so Greg was baching for a week. After a chat Greg and Gucci went into town and left us to clean up.

When they returned we talked, drank and ate and then we went to Geraldton to see the National Memorial to the HMAS Sydney II at dusk. The Memorial is in memory of, and to honour the men of the HMAS Sydney II. "This magnificent memorial has become the country's premier site for honouring the 645 Australian sailors who were lost off the Western Australian coast during a World War II battle with a German raider in November 1941. RAN cruiser HMAS Sydney II and her men disappeared after a battle with German raider HSK Kormoran. While both ships were lost, many of the Kormoran crew survived the ordeal."

	School at the Settlement [Map]		Prisoner's toilet at the Settlement [Map]
	Leaning Tree, Greenough [Map]		Dome of Souls, HMAS Sydney II Memorial [Map]

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Sandy Cape to Cliff Head

Day 76 - Sandy Cape to Cliff Head

Sandy Cape, Cliff Head

Thursday, 4 April 2013
Had a walk, breakfast and then packed up and left. Stopped at Grigson's Lookout. Panoramic views of the coast, lakes, hills and farmland. Named after the the Grigson family that have lived at Cockleshell Gully Farm for four generations (1880 to present).

Drove to Cliff Head, a long narrow camping ground next to the beach. Setup camp and then went for a walk. Lots of sea weed along the shore of the beach.

	Campsite at Sandy Cape [Map]		Beach at Sandy Cape [Map]
	Grigson's Lookout [Map]		Campsite at Cliff Head [Map]

Moore River Bridge to Sandy Cape

Day 75 - Moore River Bridge to Sandy Cape

Moore River Bridge, Guilderton, Nilgen Nature Reserve, Cervantes, Sandy Cape

Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Woke up early, had breakfast and took Tuka for a walk. Said goodbye to some other campers, packed up and headed off by 8am.

Drove into Guildford and had a look around. Then drove to the Nilgen Nature Reserve. Lookout gives good views over the grass trees, banksias and heath plants.

Then onto Nambung National Park to see the Pinnacles. Thousands of limestone pillars, up to 4 m tall, rise out of the yellow Spearwood sands in forms that resemble tombstones and jagged, sharp-edged columns.

Then drove to Lake Thetis near the town of Cervantes to see the stromatolites. The stomatolites grow around the lake perimeter and are the oldest known living, single celled organisms. Short drive to the Hansen Bay Lookout which provides views of Hansen Bay and Cervantes.

Drove into Cervantes bought bread and milk and drove through Jurien Bay and then to Sandy Cove Recreation Park. I set up camp, had a swim with Tuka, said hello to the next door campers and their two dogs (one a chocolate lab) and then had a late lunch.

Another swim and then a walk on the sand dunes with Tuka. Saw emu tracks and then three emus on the sand dunes.

	Moore River reaches the sea at Guildford [Map]		Nilgen Nature Reserve [Map]
	Shifting sand dunes [Map]		Pinnacles [Map]
	More Pinnacles [Map]		A Pinnacle [Map]
	Stomatolites [Map]		Emu tracks [Map]
	Emus on the horizon [Map]

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Fremantle to Moore River Bridge

Day 74 - Fremantle to Moore River Bridge

Fremantle, Moore River Bridge

Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Took Tuka for a walk, said goodbye to Krystal and Willie and then drove onto the highway and then freeway and then highway again.

Arrived at Moore River Bridge, a small rest area and camping area next to the Moore River. Set up camp and then Tuka and I went for walk. Later we cooled off in one of the small deep pools in the river.

	Tuka cooling off in the river [Map]		Campsite [Map]

Fremantle

Day 73 - Fremantle

Fremantle, South Fremantle Power Station, Cottesloe Beach, Fremantle

Monday, 1 April 2013
Put Tuka in the backyard with some food and water. Went to Little Creatures Brewery and picked up free bicycles. The bikes were single speed And lightweight. We then rode into Fremantle and we all had a late breakfast.

Then we rode the bikes along the bike path that follows the foreshore. Stopped at a couple of the beaches including a dog friendly beach that Tuka would have enjoyed. Rode as far as the old power station at South Fremantle. Rode back to the Little Creatures Brewery and dropped off the bikes. Then of course had a beer at the now crowded Brewery.

Afterwards we all went back to the house and got our swimming gear and went to Cottesloe Beach for a swim and then had lunch at the Cottsloe Hotel.

Back to Krystal and Willie's house where we watched tv, snoozed and Michael and Ashlee got ready for their flight. Said goodbye to Michael and Ashlee and then Krystal took them to the airport.

	Little Creatures' Bicycles [Map]		Little Creatures Brewery [Map]
	Ashlee riding her bike [Map]		Wallie, Michael and Ash [Map]
	Old Power Station [Map]		Ash and Crystal at Little Creatures Brewery [Map]
	Michael, Ash & Little Creatures Kombi Ute [Map]		John, Michael & Little Creatures Kombi Ute [Map]

Fremantle

Day 72 - Fremantle

Fremantle, Perth, Guildford

Sunday, 31 March 2013
Today was the day for the winery tour organised by Krystal. In the morning Michael, Ashlee,
Krystal, Willie and I walked to the train station and found out there were no trains because of track work. Caught the bus to Perth and then the train to Guildford where we met the wine tour group.

Joined the "Out & About Wine Tours" bus along with 18 other people. We toured 5 Wineries with Premium Wine Tasting (taste over 45 different wines). Had a Gourmet Cheeseboard at Lancaster Wines and a Gourmet Platter Lunch with Glass of Wine at another winery. Then a Boutique Brewery with Beer Sample & Tasting Plate. At the end there was Chocolate Tasting. Taken around by Claude, a knowledgeable and humorous guide for the day.

Dropped off at Perth and caught the bus back to Fremantle carrying our wine and cheeses we had bought on the trip.

	Old house, Fremantle [Map]		John, Michael, Ash and Krystal at Lancaster Wines [Map]
	Michael, John, Krystal and Willie at Lancaster Win [Map]		John, Krystal, Willie, Michael and Ashlee at Elmar [Map]

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Alfred Cove to Fremantle

Day 71 - Alfred Cove to Fremantle

Alfred Cove, Kings Park, South Perth, Mill Point, Perth, Fremantle

Saturday, 30 March 2013
Visited the Old Mill in South Perth. It was built in 1835. Unfortunately it is was closed today so unable to look inside.

Went to the Botanic Garden in Perth. walked with Tuka around the State War Memorial, looked at the view of Perth CBD and the plants and then put Tuka in the van. I then walked to the 750 year old Boab Tree (Gija Jimula). It was transported 3200km from northern WA to Perth by truck. This was the longest land journey of a tree of this size in history". Then walked along the Federation Walkway and back to the van. Then drove around King Park. Stopped and had a couple of walks with Tuka.

Drove to Fremantle to meet Michael and Ashlee as they had flown to Perth this morning. Met Michael, Ash, Krystal (Ash's sister) and Willie (Krystal's boyfriend) at the Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle. First time Michael had seen me clean shaven in decades. Had lunch and a chat and then Willie led Michael and I on what turned out to be an afternoon craft beer pub crawl. One of the pubs was the Sail and Anchor where we tried beers by the Feral Brewing Company. Ash and Crystal went shopping and joined us at different pubs along the way.

	State War Memorial, Botanic Garden, Perth [Map]		Perth Skyline as seen from the Botanic Garden [Map]
	750 year old Boab Tree (Gija Jimula) [Map]		The Old Mill, South Perth [Map]
	The Bell Tower [Map]

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