~ Dunsborough Days – Food, Wine, Cocktails and More ~

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.

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.

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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