BUNJIL ROCKS
Iona Road, Bunjil, Western Australia 6623
another world
Located not too far way in the Shire of Perenjori is the MidWest version of Uluru: Bunjil Rocks.
This huge outcrop of rocks provides an adventurous walking experience and the chance to watch the tadpoles that thrive in the rock pools present in the winter months. There are old campfire pits and rusty old billy’s, so it also a great place for an overnight camp. (No toilet facilities however, so be sure to bring your own dunny paper and shovel if you do have a sleep-over here.) There is plenty of evidence that kangaroos spend time here (i.e., lots of kangaroo poo), but we’ve never actually seen one during our visits.
Blue and I have a little tradition where once a month we buy a box of chips from the Carnamah Roadhouse and eat them as we drive to Bunjil Rocks. When we arrive at the rocky outcrop, we stroll around, laugh and take photos of the unique rock formations and the moss that grows on them. In the winter and autumn months I adore just sitting by one of the rock pools watching the antics of the tadpoles. They are HUGE and ever so busy.
BOX OF CHIPS please
The Carnamah Community Roadhouse (BP Petrol Station) is located on Yarra Street across the road from the Supermarket. They sell ice and a range of takeaway food including pies, chips and burgers, (and DIM SIMS - Herby’s favourite).
The roadhouse is open daily from 7am to 7pm, however you can fill up your vehicle with petrol or diesel 24/7 using a debit or credit card. If you want to phone ahead a food order, you can call them on (08) 9951 1178.
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CARNAMAH TIP
Bunjil-Carnamah Road, Carnamah
best view of the town
Its so funny that the best view of the town of Carnamah is at the local tip!
It provides an excellent view of the shining white presence of the Yarra Yarra Lakes.
Mr Blue and I head up here all the time to see what treasures are being thrown away that may receive a second lease of life in our yard.
Blue LOVES exploring the smells, objects, and all of the mess up there. We’re always on the look out for old CDs to throw like frisbees into the wind!
Heads Up - the tip is actually a pretty busy place. There are quite a few domestic and business rubbish drop-offs that occur at all times of the day… every day. So keep your dog lead close by if your beast is like our Blue who loves to bark at and chase the cars that come by.
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CARNAMAH GOLF COURSE
Old Telegraph Road, Carnamah, Western Australia, 6517
GOLF STROLL
As you may already know, Carnamah is a HOT place to be in the summer months. Just like the Yarra Yarra Lakes Look Out, the Carnamah Golf Club provides a cool reprieve from the intense heat. Blue and I have often sat on the tee off platform overlooking the 10th hole to enjoy the strong breeze that blows through the area while taking in its tranquil view.
From April to October, feel free to wander along the course with your pooch. November to March is a tad risky for a walk as you may very well come across a snake!
Here she is. Hole #10. Stand right here and let the wind blow over you.
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