Did you know? One of Harvey’s main attractions is Stirling Cottage, built by the first Governor of Western Australia. The cottage was famously the home of May Gibbs, author of beloved children’s storybook characters, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The original cottage fell into disrepair and a replica now features extensive gardens, tearooms, and a dedicated display to May Gibbs’ stories. Harvey is also the heart of dairy country, providing the bulk of WA’s milk supply, plus orange juice, beef and increasingly wine.
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Adventure 4WD Club – Harvey Day Trip (September 2022)
Did you know? One of Harvey’s main attractions is Stirling Cottage, built by the first Governor of Western Australia. The cottage was famously the home of May Gibbs, author of beloved children’s storybook characters, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. The original cottage fell into disrepair and a replica now features extensive gardens, tearooms, and a dedicated display to May Gibbs’ stories. Harvey is also the heart of dairy country, providing the bulk of WA’s milk supply, plus orange juice, beef and increasingly wine.
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Getaway 4WD Club – Mid-West Rock Tour (October 2023)
On an overcast morning we left home and headed to Gidgegannup Bakery, for the obligatory pies and coffee.
Read MoreOnce we were all acquainted with the lovely Lee, and were all fed and watered we all climbed into our respective vehicles and headed off. All on our way by 8.40am.
We arrived at Dowerin at around 10 am for a brief comfort stop, the weather is still overcast but not cold, we are back on our way (it really was a very brief stop).
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Getaway 4WD Club – Towards Serpentine (October 2023)
Mathieu and Genevieve led a fantastic trip with 14 vehicles leaving Craig Street, Mundaring at 08:30.
From Craig Street we turned onto Mundaring Weir Road, tail end Charlie Phil & Lee informing leader we were all on the right route.
Read MoreFirst things first! The topic of milk was the first important chit chat for the day. There was a request for soy milk (no names will be mentioned, you know who you are). This wasn’t to be, although Mark did state he got up at day break to milk the oats for oat milk!
We’ll ponder that one Mark.
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Coming up in 2024 – Agenda
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WA4WDA in the West Australian – December 2023
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WA4WDA in the West Australian – October 2023
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Coming up in 2023 – Agenda
Monday, 20th
Delegates meeting
Monday, 17th
Delegates meeting
Monday, 15th
Delegates meeting
Monday, 19th
Delegates meeting
Monday, 17th
Delegates meeting
Sunday, 22nd
Kaarakin Cleanup Day
Monday, 20th
Delegates meeting
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WA Road Stopping Places
For when you’re looking for coordinates of a resting place, throughout Western Australia, and other methods aren’t available (published books, apps, etc) you may download this Excel workbook which contains a comprehensive list of locations, sorted by region and shire.
The coordinates are as accurate as can be, the list was created by Main Roads WA.
WA Road Stopping Places
Posted: 6 September 2021 by wp_admin Leave a Comment
Myrtle rust
Myrtle rust is a nasty plant pathogen that we do not have and do not want in WA.
It arrived in Australia in 2010 and since then has spread to all other States and Territories except SA and WA. If Myrtle rust has snuck into WA, spring is the perfect time for it to show up with its ‘high-viz’ spores!
Read more on the following websites, feel free to distribute the attached PDF.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
Invasive Species Council
Last Updated: 6 February 2024 by wp_admin Leave a Comment
KOORDA 28th August 2021
The WA 4WD Association is running an event for the clubs at the Koorda Drive-in on Saturday 28th August 2021. The movies Rams and American Graffiti will commence at 7pm and finish around 10.30pm. Sponsorship has been sort from Make Tracks WA to cover the movies.
Gold coin donation per person to enter which will go to the RFDS.
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