Of Margaret River and Augusta

Late last month, i finally managed to do my Margaret River/ Augusta trip. These two locations are located about 160 nautical miles, about 300km+, from Perth. A road trip would usually take about 3-4 hours just to get there, but thankfully for me, the trip to and fro took me only 3 1/2 hours, although i had to hold my bladder for the entire journey.

This region of Western Australia is famous as a tourist attraction, and also for its wine grapes grown in vineyards located around Margaret River. I havent been to the town of Margaret River before, although we did drove past several vineyards along Margaret River on the way back after diving in Dunsborough.

I guess the brown patch would be how vineyards look like from 2000feet above

The coast of Margaret River - splendid view!

Facing the Indian Ocean

Margret River

More Margaret River





cant remember why i put this picture




Margaret River to the Indian Ocean

This sortie is one of the best sortie available in terms of scenery, tracking along the western coast from Bunbury, to Busselton and then to Margaret River and finally Augusta. I thought the view from Margaret River was great, until i travelled further south about 30nautical miles away to the town of Augusta.

Augusta - Hardy Inlet

Augusta is the nearest settlement to Cape Leeuwin, which on the furthest southwest corner of the Australian continent. Cape Leeuwin's landmark is perhaps its Lighthouse, which has been around since 1895. Now it is a fully automated lighthouse, and is an important navigation station as well as being a weather station.

Cape Leeuwin and its lighthouse

The closest i dare to descend to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, cos i ham-chee i will crash

East of Cape Leeuwin is Flinders Bay, also known as the Bay of Whales. It is said that Humpback whales and Southern Right whales interact socially in this bay on migration from the cold waters of Antartica. Too bad i didnt know about this before i went up for this flight, else i would have at least try to see if i can spot any whales from high up.

Augusta - Flinders Bay

the coastline of Flinders Bay

I guess without this sortie, i would never have the chance to visit this region of Western Australia. Would i want to do this again? Probably not, if i have to pay for the fuel. So this will be my first and last ever air-trip here. And having to hold my bladder for 3 1/2 hours wasnt exactly a comforting thought. Next up, Albany photos!