Day 7- Subiaco/Fremantle/Perth

Our very last day in WA, we really enjoyed ourselves tremendously during our week long trip and we are glad that we complete the loop and are back in Perth. But at the same time, it is also sad that we have to go back home and this has to eventually come to an end.

Our flight will depart at 12.05am and we have been thinking how we intend to past our time after we check out from the hotel at 11.00am.

Hence, we decided get the one day pass that allows unlimited usage on buses and trains for a day till midnight (A$8.50/All zones/9-12-midnight). Some people might find the single pass useful as a single pass allows you 2 hours of travel within the zone, so long u board the trains before the time expire the ticket is still good.

We opt to travel along the Fremantle line stopping at Subiaco for some coffee, then to Cottesloe Beach follow by Fremantle for the weekend market and fish and chips!

Proceed to Subiaco,

A good strip of cafe and restaurants with a very big Woolworth Mart. And a new Fitness First Gym too!

Next stop, Cottesloe Beach,

Cottesloe Beach

Next stop, Fremantle,

Cappuccino Strip

More pics of Fremantle, although its not our first time here it still feels nice to be here.

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Looks different from the usual? It is from Sweet Lips near the harbor! And we got a real deal A$12.60 for 2 plates of Fish and Chips, a promotion that the tourist map indicates.

Time for lunch! Its not the winner but it is a finalist and it still taste yummy because the batter is not as thick as the rest.

We visited the weekend market but didn't find anything that interest us hence we decide that since we still had some time why not chill out with a pint of Beer before heading back to the city to leave for the Airport.

That's the end of our trip!

Cheers!

Day 6- Bridgetown/Perth

Checking out of Pemberton, we proceed on our way back to Perth and will bypass the nice Bridgetown for a break before heading to Bunsbury for lunch. than, it is all the way back to Perth.

Pictures of Bridgetown, which is about 50 mins from Pemberton.

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Destination Perth,

Ibis Hotel

View from the room

After the long drive back which takes approximately 5 hours on highway 1 we reach Perth safely before the sunset and has enough time to walk around Murray Street before we retire to the room for the night,

Day 5- Pemberton

All our time will be spend at Pemberton today. A rough guide would be to follow Rod to feed the animals at 9.00am and then to the Gloucester Tree which is just a 10-15 mins wall from our farm and lastly, to visit some vineyards to try our the region famous Pinot Noir and White Wines.

Animal Feeding in the Morning,

Guinea Pig are given free by Rod.

That is Rod in the Cowboy hat.

One reason that we chose to stay at Pemberton Farm was because it was just a short walk to the National Park where you can find Gloucester Tree. If you stay further away, you will need to drive there and you would then have to pay for the entrance fee to the park which cost A$11 for a car.

Pass the Vineyard

Though the Gloucester National Park

Welcome to Gloucester Tree (World Tallest Fire Look-out Tree)!

Yes! I intend to climb it! And yes i know its 72 meters in height!

We walk from our chalet, through the vineyard just right beside us and into the national park. There were clear yellow makers along the way to guide you to Gloucester Tree.

After that workout, it is time to look for a nice place to have lunch. Kudos to my partner for allowing me to choice the vineyard the i will like to have lunch. I did my homework and found out the Hidden River Vineyard has one of the best food around and they have won several awards to prove just that!

Before we did that, we visit some vineyards,

Entering the vineyard

Guess who is crossing the road?

Yummy Wines, they serve them at major airlines too!

Especially, their 2007 Pinot Noir and their Cabernet Blend!

For lunch, it is at Hidden River Vineyard. Their 2005 Cabernet Merlot is yummy!

The view from from the restaurant.

The Restaurant

Next Stop, Lavendar and Berry Farm,

The chalets you see is the lavender farm chalet, they are pricier than ours but i think we had the better one! (Hee!)

Lavender!

Berries!

Best dessert in Pemberton? Berry pancake! (small A$9.50)

Time to head back to the chalet,

Pemberton Town

Day 4- Denmark/Walpole/Pemberton

After 2 nights at Havana Villa, we are departing for Pemberton. Along the way, we intend to stop by Denmark which will take us about 40 mins to reach there.

Denmark, for its' post card perfect town, beautiful beach - Green pool and coastline William Bay.

We couldn't help but stop for this photo!

We finally reach the town of Denmark!

Our morning breaky of pies and cappuccino.

Along the way, we visit a Vineyard.

Pictures of Green Pool, if only we brought our swimsuits along we would have just jump in for a refreshing swim!

The view that greets us as we park our car.

The close-up view, looks really tempting to jump down!

The water was so freaking clear and calm that it really looks like an open air swimming pool. There were some people swimming and snorkeling, making it even more tempting for us to jump down.

Too bad, with no towels and swimsuits with us we just had to give it a missed!

Next Stop, Walpole- Valley of the Giant,

Valley of the Giant, entrance fee is at A$10 for adults but family pass is good value, it cost A$25 and it is for 2 adults and 2 children.

This video will show just how tall it can get, its really interesting.

At the Ancient tree walk,

The admission will include a walk on the suspension bridge and also one along the ancient trees. With one admission you can repeat the walk as many times as you wish and as long as you like.

The small town of Walpole for a quick lunch,

Walpole most scenic place, memorizing,

And now after stopping at Walpole, its a serious 2 1/2 hour drive to get to Pemberton. We sure hope that we can get there before the sun starts to set.

Welcome to Pemberton!

Pemberton Farm Chalet, our unit No. 5

The View from our chalet.

And yes! the farm is just right infront of our chalet.

The view we admire everyday with a glass of wine just right outside our front porch.

The friendly resident Kangaroo-Driver

It's Autumn!

A little about our accommodation at Pemberton, it called Pemberton Farm Chalet and the place consist of about 8 chalets and they are all on top of the hill with perfect view. A really great price for what you are getting. The host, Mr Rod Morris, very friendly and approachable. The place is quiet and serene. It really relax you and helps to take any worries away. The farm animals are just right in-front of you and they do hang around when you are at the front porch.