Time to enjoy local craft and natural beauty in the Peel Region
Time to enjoy local craft and natural beauty in the Peel Region
A delightfully relaxing, full-day tour which takes in some of the historical and natural attractions plus the local craft of the Peel Region, south of Perth. The morning is spent at the historic Edenvale Homestead Precinct in Pinjarra: an activity hub for local community craft groups (potters, quilters, artists and machine enthusiasts). Late morning continue south and stroll along a raised boardwalk on the banks of pristine Lake Clifton to view the thrombolites: amazing living organisms which have existed over 2000 years. Dine at a local restaurant overlooking the Dawesville Cut and the Peel Inlet. Conclude the day by cruising the Mandurah waterways: home to many species of migratory water birds, bottle-nosed dolphins as well as luxury, waterside homes.
Departs: 8.30am TUE, THU Returns: 5.30pm
TOUR CODE: GWCT 11
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Located on the banks of the Murray River, Pinjarra was established as a colonial settlement around 1834 and has many historic landmarks including the beautifully-restored Edenvale Homestead; once home to a former WA Premier Sir Ross McLarty, a descendant of Scottish colonists.
We take the time to enjoy some morning tea in one of the spacious reception rooms of the 1888 homestead before exploring the surrounding buildings of the heritage precinct where we have the opportunity to meet and chat with the local artisans: potters, quilters, artists and machine enthusiasts and browse the Gift Shop where an interesting array of other locally- produced craft items are on display for sale.
From Pinjarra, we cut across country towards the coast passing through the neighbouring farmlands to Lake Clifton in the Yalgorup National Park. The pristine waters of this freshwater lake are the location of the largest collection of thrombolites in the Southern Hemisphere. Over the millennia these amazing, living organisms have created a reef of stepping – stone formations which extends for six kilometres along the eastern fringe of the lake which we can view via a raised boardwalk.
A short drive from Dawesville brings us to the booming town of Mandurah; one of the fastest-growing coastal towns in Australia and home to canal and beachside living. Here we take a relaxing one –hour cruise on the Peel Inlet. Many species of migratory birds can be seen in the protected wetlands and pods of bottle-nosed dolphins are frequent visitors to the estuary. Sit back and relax as you cruise the natural and artificial waterways.
Note: Times given are approximate and may differ due to weather conditions and/or unforeseen delays
Catch a train to Perth Underground Station, then head North-West down Murray Street.
Catch a bus heading towards Murray St Raine Square Red Cat 23.
Ask the driver to take you to the Mantra on Murray Hotel, at 305 Murray Street, Perth