13 February 2012

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An eerie start today as smoke lined the air and the sun appeared red

through the haze due to a bushfire that had started near Manjimup as a

result of lightning strikes. Fortunately the blaze is nowhere near us and

fingers crossed it can be contained.



We rolled into Augusta late morning and checked into the Flinders Bay

Caravan Park; again these shire run parks really hit the mark. Nothing

much was doing so late afternoon Rachel suggested we cycle into town to see

the sights. The bike path was really good and it took us all the way along

the coast.



Augusta Hotel was the first port of call for a refreshing brew overlooking

the Blackwood River.....nice. After a little look around we cycled part

way back and stopped for fish and chips along the shoreline; neither of us

had the motivation to go home and cook so this was a superb alternative.



Augusta is a beautiful little spot and we had always intended on returning

after a day-trip while staying in nearby Margaret River last year. The

latter is larger and more modern but for a relaxing time by the beach

Augusta wins the battle for a little getaway.

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Photos

Blackwood River
View from the Augusta Hotel

Pelicans
On the Blackwood River in Augusta

Blackwood River
Great spot for tea