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Myalup's Painted Kangaroos
What could be more Australian than a kangaroo and a meat pie? Add them together, which is what the Miami Bakehouse at Myalup has done,...

Helen Avaient
Sep 3, 20202 min read
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Crooked Brook Forest Wildflower Walk
On the last day of winter the famous wildflowers are already starting to bloom in Western Australia. The wildflowers are spectacular....

Helen Avaient
Sep 1, 20201 min read
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La Dolce Vita – “the sweet life “of Mondo Nougat
Gluten free, less than 5 grams of sugar per serve, and absolutely delicious. Imagine baking with 15 tonne of honey and 10 tonne of sugar...

Helen Avaient
Aug 21, 20203 min read
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Bindoon Brockman Precinct - crafts, pottery and a museum
One hour north of Perth, on the Great Northern Highway, just before the township of Bindoon, is a great little area that is a definite...

Helen Avaient
Aug 17, 20203 min read
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New Norcia - Museum and Art Gallery
Welcome to the third and final article on New Norcia. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I did. The New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery...

Helen Avaient
Aug 14, 20206 min read
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New Norcia - the guided town tour
After exploring the outside of the town on my own the day before, I was eagerly anticipating attending the two hour guided town tour. Our...

Helen Avaient
Aug 11, 20208 min read
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New Norcia - a town like no other, and its lovely River Walk
Whenever I mentioned visiting New Norcia people always mentioned how wonderful their bread is. They were spot on. The breads are baked in...

Helen Avaient
Aug 10, 20207 min read
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Hiking in the spectacular Perth Hills on a wonderful winter day
On a beautifully sunny (22 degrees Celsius, 71 degrees Fahrenheit) winter morning in August, I joined a group of ten other hikers on a...

Helen Avaient
Aug 4, 20204 min read
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Entertainment Book - is it worth purchasing?
The Entertainment Book is a book of discounts, available in a hard copy book and an app on your smartphone. I have used the book off and...

Helen Avaient
Aug 1, 20202 min read
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Fremantle Maritime Museum
Past, present and future all come together to be enjoyed at Fremantle Maritime Museum. Open from 9.30am to 5.00pm each day of the week it...

Helen Avaient
Jul 18, 20205 min read
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Rome Re-imagined exhibition - Fremantle Maritime Museum
Fremantle Maritime Museum is hosting a Roman exhibition from 4 – 19 July 2020, open from 9.30am to 5.00pm each day. Located at Victoria...

Helen Avaient
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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Kakulas in Northbridge - more than a deli
Walking into the old world charm of Kakulas health food shop, the smell is delightful and invites you to stand still for a moment, inhale...

Helen Avaient
Jul 5, 20203 min read
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Fremantle Art Centre - more than just Art
Live music, artists in residence, cultural events, exhibitions, a shop and café all in one place is convenient. When it is housed in...

Helen Avaient
Jun 25, 20203 min read
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Hunter Dreaming - Aboriginal Art Exhibition
Beautiful aboriginal works of art in different mediums are on display in a great exhibition at the Fremantle Arts Centre, from 15 June -...

Helen Avaient
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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Karrakatta Heritage Cemetery Walk 1
Located on Railway Road, Karrakatta, just 7kms from Perth CBD, the 98 hectare cemetery is easily accessible by car or train. First opened...

Helen Avaient
Jun 15, 20203 min read
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Fremantle Cemetery Heritage Walk
A free self guided tour of a cemetery is a great way to learn some of the local characters from the past, both famous and infamous....

Helen Avaient
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Perth Parks - Queens Gardens
Queens Gardens is easily located near the WACA (West Australian Cricket Association), in Hay Street Perth, bordered by Plain St, Nelson...

Helen Avaient
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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Perth Parks - Kings Park & Botanical Gardens
Kings Park, Fraser Avenue, Perth at 400 ha is one of the largest city parks in the world. New York’s Central Park is 315 ha and London’s...

Helen Avaient
May 25, 20203 min read
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Perth Parks – Harold Boas Gardens & Mardalup Park
Parks are a fantastic way to spend time exploring and enjoying, especially during the COVID-19 shutdown when lots of other entertainment...

Helen Avaient
May 18, 20203 min read
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Another beautiful day at Cottesloe WA
Another beautiful day in Cottesloe. 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) day. In my last post, I wrote about the spectacular Sculptures by...

Helen Avaient
Mar 21, 20202 min read
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