Back to Nature, Wanerie, WA

 

23 September 2015

 

Back to Nature Caravan Park

 



 

We were following our Sat Nav and the coordinates we had logged in to it, but we once close to our destination we realised that the final road we were travelling down was the wrong one!! We stopped after being on a red dirt track for approximately 500 metres. Helen thought it best to telephone Sheila the camp ground owner. Sheila knew exactly where we were and explained the correct route to take!!

Once on Sheila and Harry's land and taking our time along the track we came upon a very nice grassed area all ready for the many caravans' that would be here this weekend, (a public holiday on Monday). Harry met us and guided us to a nice shady spot, close to some semi permanents. It seemed to take forever setting up as we couldn't get the van level until we were allowed to dig some soil out which would enable us drive the caravan wheels into the holes, thus having a nice level caravan. 

 

This caravan park is approximately 60kms from our son's place, but, for us, it will suit, and also it is very reasonable as most of the parks in and around the city are quite a bit more expensive. We are also looking at the facilities that Harry and Sheila have for storing our van. It does seems likely that we will stay at Jon's house which makes it easier for us to see Kyan and help take and pick up from Kindy.

 

We were given the loan of a firepit from Neil who has a semi-permanent caravan on site he also told us about the short walk along the path and up the hill where we could view the evening sunset and the many kangaroos that come to graze in the evenings. After chatting with other semi-permanents, we took our drinks, camera and  did the walk to see the sunset. Helen spotted the various wild flowers again at the top of the hill and took a few shots. Once again, the sunset was amazing but we weren't lucky enough to see the 'roos

 

Looking back to the campground

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the to the following days the caravan park became busier and busier. We were lucky to have Jon and our grandson Kyan with us for a few nights too. It is a really good park and has fantastic amenities with a really large under cover outdoor area where people could get together for a drink and chat.

Richard soon motivated our little grandson to collect wood for the fire... it was sooo funny seeing him use his knee to break the twigs.

 

 

 

Breaking twigs

 

 



 

It would soon be the end of the month and a complete fire ban across the state of WA, so Richard was determined we would have as many camp fires as possible. 

 

 

 

  

Jon had his own sleeping accommodation just outside the awning of the caravan. Kyan slept in the caravan with Grandad and Grandma but in the mornings he did go out and found his daddy in the tent. 

Our closest beach is at a small place called Guilderton it is where the Moore River meets the sea and this inlet is ideal for small kids. So, we decided to take a run out there with our fishing gear and some beach chairs where we could have some time in the water. Here Kyan was once again on form, running in and out of the water.



We had a really great week here at Back to Nature. Before we knew it we would be leaving to go to our house sit, which is in the hills to the east of Perth. Unfortunately, the distance to Jon's house is again 60kms.

Gidgegannup here we come!