Tuesday 28 April Augusta - Most South Westerly Point of Australia

Another action packed day. Herded the Bannigan cats early to try and get everyone into the car and on the road early. We drove through the vineyards and Karri Forests to Augusta an hour or so away. Stopped at the bakery heading into town for a bit of morning tea and sat by the river next to the last eating joint before Antarctica. Drove on to Cape Leeuwin lighthouse which is located at Australia’s most south westerly point, where the Indian and Southern oceans meet. A bit of a wander, a few photos and we were back in the car.
Stopped at the Voyager and Leeuwin wineries. The Voyager grounds were amazing. Manicured to within an inch with rose gardens and rose archways blooming everywhere. Felt like the grubby camping hicks wandering around the palace. Wine was beautiful at both and the kids enjoyed playing hide and seek amongst the flowers.
Noted on the map that there was a cheese factory up the road, so thought that might a good outing for the kids. However, when we got there the “factory” was just a brand name not a factory. Despite the fact that was no cheese making to be viewed, the kids enjoyed tasting the various cheeses.
On the way back to Yallingup we stopped at the chocolate factory which really was a factory. The kids hoed into the tasting chocolate. We suffered with hyperactive children for the rest of the evening.
Topped off the day with a ride on the back of David’s tractor. Loving our Yallingup visit!