Saturday, June 20, 2009

Augusta - Busselton - Bunsbury - Lancelin - Fremantle - Perth City

Augusta - Town Jetty
We stopped by on our drive down South to Cape Leeuwin. And we chanced upon a place serving cheap and good Fish n Chips. After lunch we chilled at the town jetty. Quiet peaceful place and watching the pelican swimming around.

Busselton Jetty
A 1.6km jetty, the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. It also has an Underwater Observatory. But currently it's undergoing a full restoration project
Bunsbury - Koombana Beach
Here's a good spot for dolphins. You will have a very high chance to spot them here swimming and jumping around.
Lancelin
A small fishing town. They are also known for their 4WD on the sand dunes. We stopped by here for lunch on our drive back from New Norcia before heading back to Perth City.the Indian Ocean, and behind it is the sand dunes.

Our first seafood lunch and fresh oysters! This place is near the Lancelin Jetty. You can BYO at just AUD4. But because we brought a screwcap, so the owner thought it wasn't right to charge us the corkage. We had with us a bottle of Chenin Blanc from Lancester @ Swan Valley. Should get a tasting at Lancester when you stop by Swan Valley, you'll be pleasantly surprised.


Fremantle
We went to Kaili's for lunch, it is known as one of the best in Fremantle for seafood. Unfortunately, we were quite disappointed with the food quality. And it is definitely not cheap for the size of serving. Our lunch at Lancelin was alot better I must say. Will prob try another place for good seafood next time round I go to Fremantle. And fighting off the sea gulls is no small feat.

Perth City
Not one of my favourite places to be driving in. The road signs are horrendous. And the 1-way streets.... maybe it's just us. Other than that, beers in Perth is great! Too bad we didn't get to go to Old Swan Brewery during our trip here. Maybe next time.
King's Park

Gija Jumulu (Boab Treet) - it's a major food source for the traditional people of Eastern Kimberley. It also has medicinal properties and a water source in desperate times.
this one is 750 yrs-old, diameter of 2.5 metres

panaromic view of Swan River from King's Park

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