Meelup Beach

Kangaroos on the beach

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February 21st 2013
It was early morning as we pulled into the car park at Meelup beach. Our mission was to mountain bike through the undulating bushland, then venture through some of the local wineries and finish off with a dip in the ocean at the tranquil spot, known as Meelup Beach. The car park was empty, as it was still only 0700. But for those who venture to Western Australia in summer, this is the best time ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more