Across Western Australia’s Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions, towering grain silos and pieces of working infrastructure have been transformed...
Author Archive for: ABowmer
Fonty’s Pool, Chalets and Caravan Park, Manjimup
Alison Bowmer, , Caravan and Camping, Manjimup, Southern Forests, 0If you are looking for a South West getaway with a gentler pace and plenty of old-fashioned charm, Fonty’s...
Windward Ballooning Adventures, Northam
Alison Bowmer, , Avon Valley, Northam, Places to Visit WA, Tours, Travel, 0Standing in the middle of a field in the pitch black, surrounded by swirling mist, I do question my...
If you are craving a hit of the European summer then get yourself down to Pinchos Bar De Tapas...
When my daughter was a young girl, I took her for a day out in the hills to see...
Summer Sundays in Perth and its surrounds are bursting with events and activities, and many of these are free....
Margaret River Farmers Market Review I love farmers markets, there is something special about buying produce from the person...
WOW Illusions Review We had an overcast and cool day whilst on holiday in Margaret River, so needed to...
I remember spending many days at Scitech when my own daughter was a little girl, the interactive exhibits kept...
Located in Eagle Bay, Meelup Farmhouse is the sister restaurant of popular dining spot Little Bay in the Perth...
Situated on the banks of the Hotham River, the Boddington Caravan Park is a small council-run park that is...
If you fancy spending some time being at one with nature, but don’t entirely want to give up your...
The Big 4 Emu Beach Holiday Park is a great family orientated park, but there are some nice quiet...
Fremantle is famous for the abundance of restaurants and cafes along the cappuccino strip, but tucked away just behind...
Buckland Estate, Northam
Alison Bowmer, , Avon Valley, Hotels & Motels, Northam, Places to Visit WA, Travel, 0Life can get pretty hectic even when you are retired. Everyone always seems to be rushing around with so...
Bilya Koort Boodja Cultural Experience, Northam
Alison Bowmer, , Avon Valley, Northam, Places to Visit WA, 1If you have an interest in Western Australian indigenous history then a visit to the newly opened Bilya Koort...
Each Spring during wildflower season Northam and other Wheatbelt towns are inundated with visitors keen to see our beautiful...
There is a saying “ Champagne taste and beer money”, and if like me you fall into that category...
Did you have ballet lessons when you were a child, only to give it up as you got older...
Big 4 Ocean Beach Holiday Park, Denmark
Alison Bowmer, , Caravan and Camping, Denmark, Great Southern, Travel, 0The Ocean Beach Holiday Park is located around 9 kms from the township of Denmark, in a quiet seaside...
I love bookshops, I can spend hours browsing the shelves finding new and interesting additions to my already groaning...
Albany has such a diverse coastline, and much of it is flanked by walking and cycle paths that give...
Bremer Bay Beaches Resort and Tourist Park
Alison Bowmer, , Caravan and Camping, Great Southern, Travel, 0Bremer Bay is a quiet little spot on the southwest coast mostly known for its good fishing and beautiful...
Albany has a beautiful coastline, calm and inviting bays with crystalline waters giving way to wild and rugged cliffs....
The Brig Amity replica stands proud in the historical precinct off Princess Royal Drive, at the gateway to Albany....
If you want to find out about the town you are visiting then the best place to get some...
In the small country town of Manjimup is a lovely coffee shop where they roast their own beans. The...
You might be a regular at your local library, but have you ever visited the State library in Perth?...
If you’re looking for something different to do next time you’re in the Margaret River area, check out the...




































