Over the next couple of days we had many outings planned, wineries, breweries, new and old restaurants, shopping and of course cards would be on the agenda.
Our first stop was a new brewery in town called Southcamp. We enjoyed a delicious lunch with wine and ciders.
They couldn’t resist the temptation to pick up the bats.
Then it was back to the house and straight down to the beach with bathers on. I was definitely going to get in today. Viv and I had a long walk past the sand bank and along the water. Actually quite strenuous pushing through the water. As it’s so shallow I dragged myself back in on my stomach just using my arms, commando style, quite hilarious to watch and very ungraceful.
It took at least twenty shots before I managed the last position.
Before going out for dinner we had time for a few games of cards, glass of wine and snacks on the verandah.
Dinner was in town at a restaurant called Blue Manna Bistro. It was a place I’ve been trying to go for the longest time. We nearly didn’t get in though as the booking hadn’t gone through, but the manager kindly set up a table on the deck outside. Although only a Wednesday night, this place was buzzing.
with scallop and crab pot stickers, fresh coconut herb salad and Thai peanut satay
with and mango chilli chutney
chocolate meringue, miso caramel and five spiced banana
I’m very happy we managed to get a table as this meal was truly scrumptious.
We were up again early the next day and we took a long walk along the beach footpath.
I had fun with the last photo here, although there were complaints about how uncomfortable it was.
Some more sculptures to play around with, my turn this time!
The gap in the sculpture makes a perfect frame.
Then onto our favourite restaurant, Meelup Farm, which I’ve posted about before.
Atlantic salmon, green harissa spice, preserved lemon + honey yoghurt
Aromatic duck curry, black rice, green beans, lime
Wise Winery was our next stop, apparently the only winery in Australia with a sea view. We had coffee here and stocked up on wine.
All too soon it was time to pack up and head back to Perth, but not before stopping for breakfast on the way home.
The four of us all agreed we had an excellent few days. Hopefully we will be able to do the same next year.
History of Dunsborough
Prior to European colonisation, the land was populated by Indigenous people, the tribe along the coast was called Wardandi (sea people). These Indigenous peoples referred to Dunsborough by the name of Quedjinup, which means “Place of Women”
The modern town is named after the nearby Dunn Bay, which was named after Captain Richard Dalling Dunn under whom Governor James Stirling had served in the Hibernia and the Armide in 1810–11.
A general store was opened in 1925 and the town’s first bakery was established in 1930. It seems there wasn’t a school until 1963. During the 1960’s surfing became very popular and the ideal conditions brought many tourists to the region. Source: Wikipedia
Thanks for coming along with the fab four on our journey to Dunsborough
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Love the mermaid pose. Suits you, Ali 🤗💙
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Thanks Jo 😊
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What a great trip! Both those restaurants look and sound amazing! And I wouldn’t have been able to resist a dip either 🙂
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Yes was wonderful
Thanks 😊
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Sounds like a fun time!
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Thanks Anabel, we had a lovely time 🙂
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It looks to have been a fabulous trip for you all.
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We had a wonderful time thanks Marion 😊
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How cool that the town’s name means “place of women”. And it looks like you and your friends did it up right, Ali! The food looks amazing, and by the looks of all the shopping bags in the car, you all must have left some money there! What a wonderful time.
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Thanks for your lovely comments Kellye, I always take a bit of spare cash for a few goodies 😊
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Allison, what a wonderful group of friends – girlfriends from childhood? You all look very comfortable together and what an idyllic place to spend time together.
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Thanks Suzanne, one friend I’ve known since first moving to Perth 20 years ago and two from just a few years ago, we met at Zumba.
It’s a wonderful friendship group.
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Delayed comment here – had weak wifi and couldn’t open photos until now. Looks and sounds like a fun filled great weekend with some fab looking food.
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Thanks Phil, always lovely in Dunsborough 😀
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Thanks for taking us along to your fun getaway. Nice posing there by the way!
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Haha thanks for your comments 😊
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Beautiful and joyful pictures from your getaway! 🙂
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Thanks so much Meg, I have so much catching up to do with the blogs I follow!
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It’s a big job keeping up, I totally understand that 🙂
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