SouWest Forests Tour

 

21 – 29 OCTOBER 2000

 

DAY 1

SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER 2000

PERTH TO CAPEL BY COACH

CAPEL TO BUSSELTON 35km

After having lunch at Capel Town Hall it’s On Your Bike for an afternoon ride along the back roads to Busselton.  On arrival at the Geographe Leisure Centre you can relax in the indoor pool, spa or sauna.  If you still want to burn off some energy you can give yourself yet another work out in the gym.

 

DAY 2

SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2000

BUSSELTON TO MARGARET RIVER 61km

Today we ride through open farmland and head towards the region of Margaret River.  After setting up camp there will be ample time to explore the area which offers gastronomic delights of world class wineries and gourmet vineyard restaurants; jams and condiment producers; an immense array of art and craft galleries.

 

DAY 3

MONDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2000

MARGARET RIVER TO AUGUSTA 55km

There are many attractions on the ride today.  We start by passing some of the most prestigious wineries of the Margaret River region which are establishments of great splendour.  We carry on through the magnificent Boranup Forest where you can admire the awesome karri and jarrah trees.  Maybe visit a few art and craft galleries.  There are also several underground crystal caves en route and for those interested you can take in a guided tour.

 

DAY 4

TUESDAY 24th OCTOBER 2000

AUGUSTA TO NANNUP 88km

The ride today heads east along the Brockman Highway passing by Alexander Bridge.  The open rolling farmland gradually transforms to the scenic karri and jarrah forests.  We eventually arrive in Nannup for our first stop in this township.

 

DAY 5

WEDNESDAY 25th OCTOBER 2000

NANNUP TO PEMBERTON 76km

We leave Nannup and travel south through the heart of the towering eucalyptus forests.  We pass the Donnelly River Winery which could be an ideal spot for lunch.  You may wish to stop to admire the Beedelup Falls before arriving in Pemberton where will spend the next day.

 

DAY 6

THURSDAY 26th OCTOBER 2000

REST DAY IN PEMBERTON

There is a lot to see and do in and around Pemberton.  There will be an opportunity to take a relaxing train or tram ride up to the Warren River, or for the more energetic ones you can take a four wheel drive trip to the Yeagerup Dunes and test your sand boarding skills.  You may wish to venture out to the Gloucester Tree and climb to great heights.  Perhaps explore the many wood galleries and craft centres around town hoping NOT to put a big dent on the credit card!  Maybe a scenic walk around the Big Brook Dam is more your style.  The choice is yours.

 

DAY 7

FRIDAY 27th OCTOBER 2000

PEMBERTON TO NANNUP 96km

Today we ride back to Nannup along a different route than on Wednesday.  We pass through the township of Manjimup and then on to the old mill town of Donnelly Mill which is nestled amongst magnificent karri forest.  We follow the undulating forests all the way and end the ride with an awesome down hill into Nannup.

 

DAY 8

SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER 2000

NANNUP TO DONNYBROOK 85km

We say goodbye to Nannup once again and follow the Blackwood River which winds through the forests and undulating farmland.  We pass through the township of Balingup and then on to Kirup where you might want to sample one of the famous Kirup pies.  This will set you in good stead for the On Your Bike Concert tonight!

 

DAY 9

SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER 2000

DONNYBROOK TO CAPEL 37km

CAPEL TO PERTH BY COACH

Having survived the excitement of the concert we leave Donnybrook and head back to Capel along the rolling countryside.  After lunch in Capel its back on the bus to Perth, where you can start planning for next years tour!