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Introducing North of Perth

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The coast north of Perth is windswept and barren, and although the sprawling sands look inviting, these beaches are much better for water sports. Popular with day-trippers is Yanchep National Park, 51km north of Perth. It’s a pretty bushland park with plentiful wildlife, including a protected colony of koalas. Visitors can explore the limestone Crystal Cave, paddle boats on Loch McNess and wander down the Yaberoo Budjara Aboriginal Heritage Trail.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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The Locals of Shark Bay

Blog: Trail of Ants - 19 November 2009

A globule of pink ice cream evaded his podgy chin, while his right hand gripped the accelerator of Coffee Pot, a small racing-green steam train. He thrust the engine, ‘Full steam ahead!’ Elderly passengers were choked with fear, as the chubby five year old hurled them along the 1-mile jetty. The rearmost passengers were sprayed [...]

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Journey Along Ningaloo Reef

Blog: Trail of Ants - 12 November 2009

There’s something alluring about a place, when you can retell a journey and become excited merely by its name. Many of you know I’m currently hiding under the wing of a Kiwi. However, not so long ago I was on a hunk of the neighbouring island continent, Australia, where I drew a route along the [...]

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