We headed out to Cape Naturaliste via Dunsborough, a nice little coastal tourist village. We stopped at the market, Donna can't go past one, and then headed for the Cape.
The Cape has a Lighthouse and some short walks out to a number of lookouts. From Sep to Nov you can see whales apparently but I think it might too late in the season because we didn't see any. Despite that it is still worth the walk for the view. The water here is so blue it is amazing.
From Cape Naturaliste we headed down the coast to Yallingup on the surf coast. From there a round trip back to Busselton. Along the way we stopped at a winery. I know we can't get it home in the plane but they advertise that they do port. I had to stop, and it was worth the stop. All the ports I tried I liked. They have some very light ports that have a fruity and berry taste to them and can be served chilled, which is just as well as it has been in the high 20s since we've been here, and some of the more traditional styles but with a real raison flavor. Their chocolate ports are delicious, 2 of my favorite things in one glass.
Onwards then to the brewery and cidery. I don't like beer so it obviously want that we went for but the cider. I've never tried cider and thought it must be about time I had a go. They have an apricot and an apple cider. Both tasted like weak almost flat fizzy fruit juice. Maybe there are better ones or maybe it is an acquired taste.
Part then the brewery and on to the Chilli Waters, a site fruit and nut farm. I've never eaten satay broadbeens before but I've discovered I really like them. Donna bought some dried apricots in yoghurt that we decided after tasting would be great with our cereal in the morning. Following this up with the nut and cereal farm at which we bought some barbecued macadamias and our foodie trip was complete.
The rest of the day was lazing around the pool sipping port. Tough I know but I'm up for the challenge.
The map below starts at Yallingup because I forgot to turn it on earlier.
PS the shark attack was at the beach where we were earlier.
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