"The Redgum Village is Only 1hr from Lancelin."
Notes of Interest In and About Lancelin;
Only 127 km north of Perth is the sleepy fishing village of Lancelin, a great little getaway, especially for the folks in Perth, who need a break from the city.
There is.
- Sail boarding (Lancelin promotes itself as one of the best sail boarding locations in the world),
- White beaches and huge white sand dunes.
- There is fishing
- During the crayfish season, it is a hive of activity during the day around the two jetties.
- In spring there are fantastic wildflower displays
- To the south are the smaller villages of Ledge Point and Seabird.
Lancelin is also the coastal route to the famous Pinnacles to the north.
The village itself stretches along the edge of a natural bay, protected from the Indian Ocean by outer reefs and islands.
These reefs provide the perfect place for;
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Surfing
- Wave sailing.
- There are also many shipwrecks for the experienced scuba diver to explore.
- Visitors surf, swim and body board.
Most equipment is for hire in the village;
With the ocean on the west, to the east of the village are endless kilometres of white sand dunes. From here, you can get a panoramic view over;
- The village
- Surrounding farmland
- Sand hills
- Coastline
- Out to the islands in the Indian Ocean.
These dunes are also very popular for;
- Sand boarding,
- Dune buggies,
- Motorbikes
- 4WD.
If wildlife is more your thing, there is an abundance of marine life, there are;
- Sea lions on Lancelin Island,
- Many of the islands offering sanctuary to the bird population,
- As well as dolphins that frequent the bay and beyond.
There are also several good nature walks that skirt the coastline.
"The Redgum Village is Only 1hr from Cervantes and the world renown Pinnacles."
Notes of Interest In and About Cervantes;
Located 245 km north of Perth, Cervantes is a small fishing village and holiday destination with three jetties.
During the rock lobster season, the town’s fishing fleet nearly doubles.
Cervantes takes the name from an American whaling ship that was wrecked off the coast in 1844. Anchored off Thirsty Point, the promontory which lies to the west of the town and separates Nambung Bay (to the south) from Ronsard Bay in the north, a gale blew up and the ship was blown ashore on an island to the south of the point.
Although the ship was not badly damaged, it proved to difficult to repair and all the ship’s contents were sold.
The island was named Cervantes and, in 1963, the name was given to the small township on the mainland.
Of particular interest to visitors is the Nambung National Park where the world famous Pinnacles are located.
Access is via a dirt road for about 27 km through coastal scrubland.
You can stop off to explore the huge white sand dunes and white beaches separating the road from the coast.
There are turnoffs to Kangaroo Point and Hangover Bay on the way to the Pinnacle Desert.
When you arrive at the desert, you will be confronted by thousands of limestone pillars, ranging from a few centimetres high to those which rise to over four metres.
The Pinnacles area is carefully managed with only a one way road system through the area.
"The Redgum Village is Only 1hr from Jurien Bay."
Notes of Interest In and About Jurien Bay;
Situated 266 kilometres north of Perth, Jurien Bay is the largest of Dandaragan's coastal settlements.
The bay was named in 1801 by French naval explorer Nicholas Baudin in honour of Charles Jurien, an administrator in the French Navy.
Boatsheds and fisherman's shacks were erected on the beach here when the rock lobster export market began to develop in the 1950s.
Holiday-makers, particularly boat owners, were then attracted by the jetties, boat ramps, fuel etc. and began building accommodation for themselves.
The first beach house is believed to have been constructed here in 1951.
Jurien Bay has developed as a result of the growth of the rock lobster industry.
An incredible variety of marine life is found in the waters off the town's coast;
- Seals,
- Sea lions
- Dolphins -
Water activities include;
- Go swimming,
- Snorkelling
- Fishing.
Jurien Bay Marine Park extends south from Green Head to the Southern boundary of Nambung National Park.
The marine park is in the path of whales as they migrate each year along the WA coast.
The town of Jurien Bay boasts a modern boat harbour.
A holidaymaker's delight, a full range of dining experiences are available from;
- A’ la carte dining and café style meals
- Fast foods,
- Takeaway and counter meals.
A full range of accommodation is available including;
- Motels
- Hotels
- Caravan parks
- Self-contained cottages
- Chalets.
Jurien Bay is a wonderful water playground.
Ideal for;
- Short visits
- Or longer
- More relaxing summer holidays.
The bay is protected by the islands and reefs which lie just a few kilometres from the shoreline,
Thus providing sheltered water for a multitude of recreational aquatic activities.
There is safe swimming in the tranquil area created within the inland harbour, or more excitement in the surf at the other beaches in the bay.
All have pristine white sands and enticing clear waters.
“Ideal for a cool and relaxing swim during the hot summer months.”
It is also an excellent area for;
- Windsurfing and
- Skin diving,
- Recreational fishing
- Crabbing.
The fishing is good everywhere;
- From the beaches,
- The two old factory jetties (which are now open to the public),
- The limestone groynes or from private boats.
Facilities are provided for the boating public in the form of ramps, jetty and fueling facilities.
Pens are also available for hire and arrangements regarding the use of these can be made with the Port Officer.
The bay also provides a safe haven for the large number of rock lobster (crayfishing) boats which are based there in the fishing season.
Catches are processed at the Fremantle Fisherman’s Co-op in Jurien which is open to visitors, but only by appointment.
Growth in the crayfishing industry saw the establishment of this permanent factory and processing plant and the construction of a jetty in the 1960s.
Further advancement occurred in 1988 with the opening of the Jurien Marina.
This new marina, which cost $8 million to build, provided the professional fishing community with 72 new commercial pens.
"Rock lobsters are now highly sought after for dinner tables around the world"
Particularly in countries such as Japan and the USA where very high prices are charged for such delicacies.
The industry earns the region – and Western Australia – millions of dollars in export revenue each year.
The Redgum Village is Less Than 1hr from The Historical New Norcia.
Notes of Interest In and About New Norcia;
New Norcia New Norcia lies 132km north of Perth, Western Australia.
Travelling by car on the Great Northern Hwy it takes approximately two hours to reach. Transwa bus service runs to and from New Norcia.
Transwa timetables (to and from New Norcia) / Transwa Web Site Great Western Coach Tours
Tourist Information Centre:
Start your day at New Norcia at the Visitors Centre where tickets for the Town Tour, Museum & Art Gallery can be purchased. Open Daily 9-4.30pm except Christmas Day.
Museum and Art Gallery:
A visit to The New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery is a must! It is home to one of the finest collections of movable heritage in Australia.
Upstairs you'll see paintings by Spanish and Italian masters, gifts from the Queen of Spain and a fascinating array of artefacts which tell the story of New Norcia's time as an aboriginal mission, a centre of the monks' extensive farming activities and as a place of education and culture.
The Gift Shop offers a delightful range of local produce, art, books and music.
Opening Hours 9-4.30pm Daily except Christmas Day Daily Walking Tours The best way to discover New Norcia is to take a guided tour.
The town's many layers are revealed as you see behind closed doors and hear the stories of New Norcia.
Highlights include the monk's own chapel within the Monastery
and the beautifully frescoed interiors of the College Chapels not otherwise accessible to the public. Tours leave from the Museum.
We want everyone to get the most out of New Norcia, no matter what their age or agility. Therefore, please note that there is wheel chair access to the majority of our buildings, and that you are welcome to follow the walking tour in your vehicle if you would prefer.
Why not bring a group and enjoy a day together at New Norcia? Ask about our specially designed group day programmes.
A new Exhibition, ReIncarnations, is on display in the Art Gallery from the 7 May 2007 until Easter 2008. In this exhibition, drawn exclusively from the holdings of the New Norcia Art Gallery, traditional European representations of the Annunciation, Birth and Death of Jesus hang alongside interpretations by contemporary Australian artists.
If you missed our Robbed & Restored Exhibition, you can still see a selection of these works in the ReIncarnations Exhibition and in our European Gallery. Heritage Trail: If you miss the guided town tours (the best way to explore New Norcia), you can discover the exteriors of New Norcia by taking a self-guided tour. Heritage Trail maps are available at the Museum and Art Gallery to orientate you and provide information about many of the town’s Heritage Listed Buildings. :
New Norcia is ‘open’ every day of the year, with some exceptions on Christmas Day and Good Friday.
The monks own and operate a 8,000 hectre Farm and all the buildings and businesses in town.
Approximately 70,000 people visit New Norcia every year and the 9 resident monks employ some 80 full, part-time and casual staff to run their businesses – or departments – as well as the support infrastructure needed to operate a town, it’s businesses, and the Monastery.
The European Space Agency’s Deep Space Satellite Dish is located some 10kms south of New Norcia off the Great Northern Highway.
The dish is not open to the public.
At the interpretive space room in the Education Centre at New Norcia, visitors can learn about ESA missions though scale-models, DVD presentations and display panels.
For more information or to make a booking, please contact the New Norcia Education Centre Manager.
"Pax, a Latin word meaning peace, is the motto of the Benedictine Monks of New Norcia."
It is the fruit of their regular, prayerful and stable life together and the gift they offer to all who visit the town. Visitors are welcome to join the monks for their seven daily prayers (Divine Office Timetable).
A number of picnic tables are set up under shady trees where visitors can enjoy their own picnic or take away from the New Norcia Roadhouse.
There are no public BBQ's available.
"The Redgum Village is 15 minutes From The Hub of the Central Midlands Town of Moora."
  
Notes of Interest In and About Moora;
Located just 180 km north of Perth and only 90 km from the coast, Moora is a wheat belt town which depends on the rural activities of sheep and wheat and is known to some as the “Heart Of The Midlands”.
Established in a grove of salmon gum trees, Moora has adopted the tree as a feature of the town.
The region was explored in 1836 by George Fletcher Moore, who named the Moore River.
Settlement of the region was in the 1840’s, then in 1873 the telegraph passed through the area.
A town started to grow on the banks of the river and the railway to Moora was completed within 1893.
Moora was officially gazetted on the 12 April 1895.
Prior to European settlement the Moora area was inhabited by the YUAT tribe of Nyoongar Aboriginal people. Many Aboriginal sites have been identified within the district, particularly along the Moore River where the summer water was plentiful.
The town was named after a corruption of the word “Maura”, said to be the name local Aborigines gave to a well to the west of the town.
Moora is a popular stopover for tourists following the wildflowers and it is central to a number of coastal towns such as Cervantes, Jurien, and Lancelin.
There is a publication called ‘Tracks Through The Midlands:
A History of The Moora District’ author Maxine Laurie and provides an insight into the early development of the area and the problems faced by pioneers.
The book can be purchased from the Shire of Moora for $20.
"The Redgum Village is Less than 2hrs North of the capital of West Australia, Perth."
 
Notes of Interest In and About Perth;
The City of Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, and the nation’s largest state.
With the Indian Ocean to the west and the ancient Darling Ranges to the east, most of WA’s 1.8 million people live in the greater metropolitan area of Perth, of which the City of Perth forms the nucleus.
It was Scottish Captain James Stirling who founded the City of Perth, as part of the Swan River Colony in 1829. Stirling thought the natural environment around Perth was ‘as beautiful as anything of this kind I had ever witnessed’ and advocated that a colony be established there.
The British Government agreed to found the colony as the first free settlement in Australia, and the first settlers arrived in Western Australia in June 1829. The colony took its name from the black swans in the river. On 12 August, 1829, the felling of a tree marked the official foundation of the City of Perth, which Stirling named ‘Perth Town’ in honour of Perthshire in Scotland. Laying claims to being the ‘sunniest state capital in Australia’,
Perth appears to be isolated from the rest of the country, however, tourist continue to make Perth it's destination, flying in or enjoying the long distance treks from the neighbouring states and territories.
With a vibrant lifestyle that revolves around the Swan and Canning Rivers, Perth continues to evolve into one of Australia’s most popular and distinctive cities.
The City of Perth is divided into five distinct precincts, each with its own distinctive character and in easy reach of the city centre.
The precincts include:
Central Business District together with St Georges Terrace is the main business area.
The region includes:
arcades,
shopping centres
and malls such as
Forrest Chase,
Carillon City,
Murray and Hay Street Malls.
The northern part of the city is divided from the Northbridge region by the railway track.
A number of Perth's cultural institutions can be found in the CBD. Riverside The area straddles the river offering recreational activities and walking path ways which is a great way to take in the stunning views.
The Point Fraser public recreation reserve at and Heirisson Island, with its resident Western Grey kangaroo colony are popular attractions in the district.
Both are located at the eastern gateway to the City of Perth.
One of the features of Heirisson Island is the Sculpture Park.
West Perth West Perth starts from King Street through to Thomas Street, encompassing West End and Kings Park.
"This area has designer shops, cafes and the very popular Kings park and Botanic Garden."
East Perth Northbridge The city centre is situated on a sweep of the Swan River, which borders the city to the south and east, the river also links Perth to its port of Fremantle.
The western end of Perth rises to the wonderful Kings Park, which overlooks the city, then extends to the cosmopolitan Subiaco.
Further west, suburbs extend as far as Scarborough and Cottesloe with many beaches along the Indian Ocean.
The railway line bounds the city centre on the northern side, with Northbridge immediately north of the line.
There is now a southern railway line the heads all the way down to Mandurah.
Perth’s international and domestic airports are about 8 km east of the city, and 10 km apart.
Buses and trains arrive at the Westrail Centre in East Perth.
Pictured is the Swan Bells Tower, housing the original bells from the St Martins in the Field Parish Church, Trafalgar Square, London one of England's most loved churches. The bells can still be rung and is a popular tourist attraction amongst the parks and gardens within Perth city centre.
For up-to-date information visit the local tourism centre. The i-City Volunteer Hosts staff the City of Perth information Kiosk in the Murray Street Mall near Forrest Place, providing help to visitors in discovering the City of Perth.
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