For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

21/4/23 Hyden to Fremantle

First off, Buckley’s Breakaway – a short path leads to the rock formation which stands out for its white colour with pink streaks. Only a few metres high, but creates a strong chromatic vision. The white kaoline clay is made up of minerals such as mica while the pink streaks are given by hardfeldspar with sodium, calcium and magnesium. The red laterite crust above the breakaway is instead made up of oxidised iron minerals. Only 300m long but certainly makes a ‘statement’.

Once I discovered it on the map, I absolutely had to drive along the Tin Horse Highway – the little Kulin community of 350 people has done itself proud. Farmers create fabulous tin sculptures for us to appreciate and it encourages visitors to spend some dollars. Good job Kulin!

Gorge Rock is a natural rock pool offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside around Corrigin. A short walk through bushland brings you to the rock pool.

And there’s the gorgeous dog cemetery, an emotional tribute to our best friend, with over 200 loved ones now buried. Just a few examples of tributes paid…..

The Serpentine River passes through the National Park landscape, giving rise to the Serpentine Falls – a little trickle cascaded down high granite outcrops into a rock-lined pool this arvo! Still, quite pretty.

Author: Lids

I live in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. Having worked for 3 decades, yes 3......I now plan to travel the globe and am excited about the journeys and adventures ahead. I'd like to share stories, experiences and maybe some inspirations with friends and family in real time...

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