It wasn’t far to get to Kalbarri National Park from Warribano chimney. As we entered the eastern part of the park we were greeted by a huge range of vegetation along the road. Our first stop was Ross Graham lookout. Ross Graham was apparently the first schoolteacher in Kalbarri and a great supporter for theContinue reading “16/8/21 Kalbarri National Park.”
Category Archives: Native Orchids
Christmas 2020 Letter
Our Christmas Update for 2020
Orchid search at Kuitpo
A walk near Kuitpo to see some small duck orchids and many other lovelies
Recce walk at Kinchina CP 4/9/2020
A recce walk in Kinchina Conservation Park 4/9/2020
Daveys Gully Hike at Mambray Creek
Daveys Gully Hike form Mambray Creek is a 2.4km treat.
Alligator Gorge and the ring route hike.
23/7/2020 Our aim on Thursday 23rd was to walk the Alligator Gorge ring route hike , which takes you through The Narrows and then loops around to come through the Terraces. The walk starts at the Alligator Gorge carpark (accessed from the road just past Wilmington). Turn in on the Alligator Gorge Road just oppositeContinue reading “Alligator Gorge and the ring route hike.”
Camping at Mambray Creek
July 2020 We had the chance to take a few days out and get away from it all at Mambray Creek recently. We had driven past and even dropped in once, but had never stayed there before and can highly recommend it. Mambray Creek Campground is one of the campgrounds in the Mount Remarkable NationalContinue reading “Camping at Mambray Creek”
Day 12- Last day at O’Reilly’s 6th March
On our early morning walk we headed down towards the villa area and campground. The aim was to try to see a catbird and lyrebird Despite our efforts the lyrebird was unseen, but the catbird was seen through the misty grey morning although not a very clear sighting, but enough to see the white spottedContinue reading “Day 12- Last day at O’Reilly’s 6th March”
Day 11 Wetlands watching March 5th
A few of us started the day with another 6 am walk where we got a bit wet and got another view of some of the usual birds here. The grevilleas were looking beautiful still After breakfast we headed down the hill again. As we met out the front the king parrots were coming inContinue reading “Day 11 Wetlands watching March 5th”
Day 10 Walking near O’Reilly’s March 4th.
We started the day with another 6 am walk near the campground. We saw a female regent Bowerbird and also a male satin one looking very blue and shiny. The golden whistler was also showing nicely as was the white headed pigeon. We were also lucky to see one of the ( now rare) pademelonsContinue reading “Day 10 Walking near O’Reilly’s March 4th.”