7 December - Mt Lindesay, Monkey Rock and Mt Hallowell

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Mt Lindesay, Monkey Rock and Mt Hallowell

Today we climbed Mt Lindesay – it was a solid climb with the most amazing views!  Despite the cloud and smoke the views were awesome through 360 degrees.  

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/mount-lindesay-summit-walk

https://trailswa.com.au/trails/mt-lindesay-walktrail/print

After a picnic lunch in Denmark, we drove to Lights Beach.  The power of the ocean was on full display here and the noise of the wind was incredible.  

https://www.denmarkwesternaustralia.com/denmark-wa-travel-destinations/lightsbeach.htm

The last walk of the day was to Monkey Rock, which had great views; and then on up to Mt Hallowell, which had even greater views.  Part of this followed the Bibbulmun Track again and travelled through some lovely forest, there was however quite a lot of recent wood and tree fall on the track – no surprise given the wind.  The views from the top of Mt Hallowell were quite spectacular.  We are all quite tired and hungry tonight.
https://trailswa.com.au/trails/monkey-rock-trail-mt-hallowell-west

https://www.denmarkwesternaustralia.com/denmark-wa-travel-destinations/monkeyrock.htm

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/western-australia/mount-hallowell-trail

https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/

4 December - Mt Pinderup, D’Entrecasteaux National Park and Denmark Sights

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Mt Pingerup, D’Entrecasteaux National Park and Denmark Sights

This morning we packed down and headed to Fernhook Falls – unfortunately these were closed due to fire.  So, onwards to Mt Pinderup – a short sharp climb with a great view at the top.  

https://trailswa.com.au/trails/mount-pingerup-walk-trail

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/dentrecasteaux

We then went into Walpole, the visitor information centre was very helpful. 

https://www.walpole.com.au/

We have camped for the night at Ayr Sailean – a lovely farm option with beautiful rolling green pastures, and we have the place entirely to ourselves.  

https://www.aircamp.com.au/campsite/ayr-sailean

After setting up, we drove on to Denmark.  

https://www.denmarkwesternaustralia.com/

Stop one was “a bit on the side” a toffee and cider factory, with an amazing variety of sauces.  My favourite was the chocolate grand marnier sauce and the peanut brittle toffee.  

https://www.denmarkgoodfoodfactory.com.au/

Stop two was Swiss Annie’s Fine Chocolates – oh so good!  

https://denmarkchocolate.com.au/

Stop three was the Denmark Berry Farm – which was closed at 4pm despite the sign saying open 11-5 weekends.

This renovator's delight was spotted along the way - some TLC needed!