Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Western Australia

Walpole-Nornalup National Park contains many pristine forests and areas with little evidence of human activity. The rugged coastline, peaceful inlets and rivers are a major feature of the park's beauty. The park is probably best known for the huge buttressed red tingle trees, which are unique to the Walpole area.
 The park contains 19 species of mammals, 109 species of birds and 22 species of reptile. The biggest threat to the native animals within the park is the feral cat and fox. These animals are known to kill small mammals, birds and reptiles. The Department of Environment and Conservation is continuality fighting these introduced animals and 1080 baiting is carried out throughout the park.
Whether swollen by winter rains or a placid summer pool, Circular pool is a delightful place to enjoy the forest. You can picnic, marron in season, canoe, take photos or simply experience the magnificent forests. 
The Knoll encompasses a scenic drive, lookouts over the Nornalup and Walpole inlets, Rest Point and Coalmine Beach. Its fantastic scenery is perfectly described as where the forest meets the sea. Coalmine Beach is on the south shore of the beautiful Nornalup Inlet. The Knoll is a peninsula, which divides Nornalup and Walpole Inlets and is accessible by the one-way sealed Knoll Scenic Drive. This drive follows the perimeter of the Knoll, offering tantalising views of Walpole and Nornalup inlets.
This a wonderful spot all year round - shady and cool in summer and a riot of colourful wildflowers in the spring.
We have relatives that live in the Walpole area and it is always a joy to go and visit.
Walpole and Nornalup have good caravan parks for all campers, Hotel Motel accommodation, Bed and Breakfast on some nearby properties,  and even farm stays for families wanting children to experience the countryside.
Book your Australian holiday through Discover Australia- they have some good deals going most of the year.
Walpole is approximately 355 km south of Perth - the capital of Western Australia.
The new freeway opened last year from Perth to Bunbury makes traveling to the south west of the state more enjoyable.

 

NORTHERN TERRITORY - DALY WATERS - AUSTRALIA

Daly Waters is home to Australia's first international airport, which was used for various historical moments including the 1926 London to Sydney air race.

The airstrip was also used as an air force base during the Second World War and a Qantas stopover point for overseas travel.       There is a hanger containing memorabilia, photographs and old aviation equipment.

Another historical feature is the local Daly Waters Pub.  

The building was built in the 1930's and is now one of the oldest  buildings in the Northern Territory.  The pub is open late all year round, with a range of musical entertainment, yarn telling and interesting parties - such as St Patrick's Day celebrations, a Rodeo and Campdraft competition. 

Inside the pub at the bar you can order a very tasty steak or barramundi.  There is a huge amount of memorabilia around the walls and ceiling of the pub.

Playing bowls on the main street by the locals 

and visitors is always well received and enjoyed.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT IS PROVIDED

DALY WATERS PUB

A very enjoyable time was had by all (including us )who camped in the caravan park camping area next door and over the road from the Daly Waters Pub.

Come and explore the Northern Territory anytime of the year - between May to September is ideal.  October   to April can get a little warmer and also  humid in the tropical top of Australia.

BELAIR NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AUSTRALIA

                                                 

If you are camping or holidaying  around  Adelaide  area , 
then Belair National Park,  which is only 13km south of  Adelaide, 
is an ideal place to visit for the day.

There is a small entrance fee.

Barbecue facilities are found all throughout the park.

There is disabled access, picnic areas, toilets, walking tracks,
and last time we visited there was a very nice kiosk available.

Sealed roads through the parks’ 840ha,
making  good access to most of the park facilities.

In 1891  Belair become South Australia’s  first  National Park.

The park protects one of the few remaining areas of 
native bushland in the Adelaide Hills and includes
a range of facilities which visitors can enjoy.

An area called Playford Lake
has a very enjoyable walk of  about 1km   
where visitors can enjoy the waterbirds.

The Port Lincoln parrot, although seen in 
southern Western Australia can be found here
at the Belair National Park.

The Old Government House  situated within the park and is now a museum.

 Discover Australia and have a very enjoyable holiday.

Our Online Pharmacy

My Dicker Sales - Camping Equipment and Shopping-  help our customers -  whilst camping and traveling around -  to access health information, and when needed, be able order medication for themselves and their pets.

Can not forget campers pets.

Please go to our website and on the right hand side click on Pharmacy.

http://www.mydickersales.com

When camping and traveling everyone needs a good camera.

Camping Equipment and Shopping have a excellent range of cameras for our customers to choose from.

Here I have listed just one.

                                  Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle         

 Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)

If you like to get out there and have fun, this is the camera for you. It’s rugged enough to handle whatever you can dish out, and smart enough to take incredible pictures while you’re doing it. Not only is it waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof, it’s packed with amazing technology like one-touch HD movie recording. 

Swiss Gear Montreaux Ten Person Family Dome Tent

• 10-person family dome tent with extra-spacious interior
• Sewn-in divider creates 2 distinct living areas
• 2 side rooms with divider curtains for extra storage
• Pin-and-ring system for easy setup;
•  full mesh ceiling
• 4 windows; measures 17.5 x 7 x 14 feet (W x H x D)

Tired of camping with the family in "family sized" tents that barely fit you, your spouse, and a few bags? Turn to the Swiss Gear Montreaux 10-person dome camping tent, an extra-spacious shelter that's guaranteed to make you the envy of the campground. The tent boasts a sewn-in divider that creates two distinct living areas, along with two side rooms with divider curtains for extra storage. You can use the entire tent as one big bedroom, two smaller bedrooms, or one bedroom and a separate living/dining area. The tent also sets up quickly compared to most large tents, with an efficient pin-and-ring system and plastic eave hubs. As a result, you can enjoy the great outdoors right away rather than wasting time on setup. And to keep you cool and comfortable on a hot summer night, the tent includes a full mesh ceiling and side and rear windows.Other features include truncated corners for stability, a full rainfly, an e-port that offers easy and dry electrical cord access, factory-taped fly seams, a sonic-welded polyethylene floor, and a zippered duffel carrying bag.







Very easy to erect and a family can have lots of holidays with this tent.

Hermannsburg Historical Precinct

 Northern Territory, Australia,  126 Km west of Alice Springs on a sealed road  you will find Hermannsburg. 

 Hermannsburg was a Lutheran Mission in the late 1800's and was one of the early towns of Central Australia. The mission and land were handed back to the Aboriginal people in 1982. 

Our Morning Tea
"Scones, Jam and Cream"
and a lovely cup of Tea

The old mission buildings  have been restored to their 19th century condition and have a museum, art gallery and tea rooms.

Looking out of the Tea Rooms
into the complex

Hermannsburg was  Albert Namatija's  (the famous Aboriginal artist) home.

Some of Albert Namatjira's paintings are housed in the art gallery.

Historic Hermannsburg sign