Answers on a postcard...: The Augusta Experience.

Welcome to Augusta

Each year some of my Aussie family pack up and head to Augusta (3 1/2 hours south of Perth) to set up camp and while away the hot sunny December days until it is time to welcome in the New Year.

My new home!

So, as I was visiting them this year it seemed only right to join them! We (me and Kiren) drove south from Mandurah, stopping in at Bussleton Jetty and taking a little stroll in Karri forest too. We made it to Augusta armed with 2 chairs and an Esky! Our tent was already set up and we were a stones throw from the water... life on site was very chilled!
...Although if I got bored there were also lots of very cool children to hang out with during the day - especially cool when they take you and show you their secret base! (Win!)

The days drifted by and in the evenings we sat outside enjoyed a nice cold drink and chatted til late.
I also discovered...
1.Don't forget your bottle opener.
2. Always bring chocolate for cousin Tim!
3.Try and remember which tent is yours..or it can be a bit awkward!

Me and Tim - If we lived closer there would be adventures!

Having spent 6 days and 5 nights here I have to say that this is the life!
In case you ever consider heading to Augusta I would just like to share a few key things with you...
What not to miss whilst in Augusta -

Uncle Glyn and Aunty Isobel at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse - was a bit breezy!

A trip to the Colourpatch - I didnt say the service would be good, of that the place would be open, but the coffee is good and it's part of life here! You should also get breakfast at the Bakery (or if you get up a bit late maybe just raid the bakery van as it does its rounds on site!) You MUST chill, after which you should do a bit more chilling. When you have recovered from that you should spend a day or two on one of the amazing beaches and take a trip to the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Enjoy a Vanilla Slice perhaps whilst sitting in the van listening to John Williamson? Have another coffee or more at the Jewel Cave cafe...(I never made it into the cave, but apparently they are great!). I did go to Boranup Forest to wander through the Karri trees - awesome! Oh and I dont know how often this occurs, but you might find yourself sharing your toilet cubicle with a tree frog (a camera shy tree frog at that!) - So, yeah..I think that covers it!