Porongurup Range was a challenging bush walk for me.The range is located 360 kms south east of Perth and 40kms north of Albany in the south west region of Western Australia.The 4.4km return journey from the carpark to the granite skywalk at Castle Rock which rises 670 metres was described as a walk. (insert laugh here). It was a scramble, a climb, an exhausting journey. Oh my, but it was worth it when I reached the summit and looked out over the surrounding countryside. Looki

On a stormy day I visited The Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park near Albany, Western Australia. The cold, wet weather enhanced the dramatically stark and beautiful views. Here you look over the Southern Ocean towards Antarctica, 6,915km (4,296miles) away. A purpose built lookout cantilevers out over rocks, 37 metres above sea level. It is only once you step foot on this solid creation and are able to see The Gap from above that you hold your breath with the b

Nannup is known for its annual Music Festival, annual 4 week flower and garden show, walking trails, mountain or road biking, and art and craft galleries. With around 12 coffee shops and food venues, as well as the Nannup Hotel, there are plenty of places to eat here. A population of 600 call this town home, and it is a 282km (174mi) drive from Perth. These are my top five things to see and do in the gorgeous country town of Nannup, even on the rainy day I last visited there.

For many years tourists would come to the Valley of the Giants and take a photo of their car in the middle of a giant Tingle tree. However, with people and cars damaging the shallow root system, the tree collapsed in 1990. The Ancient Empire walk and a tree top walk were envisioned and created so that people could still come and admire the beauty of the forest without damaging the trees. Walking through the Ancient Empire Walk was relaxing. Looking at the beautiful trees, li