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On My Selection ©
Moodiarrup
Western Australia.
#1819.

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Canon Eos 40D camera with Canon 10-20 wide angle lens.

Photographed around 2010.

Private property. No entry permitted.

South of Darkan, I came across this old farm cottage alone in a paddock a long way from anywhere.
Uninhabited but in fare condition and painted red at some stage and set among flowering shrubs.
The sky against the red cottage made for a perfect photo opportunity.
Arthur River is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, between Williams and Kojonup on the Albany Highway.
Moodiarrup is 244km south of Perth the capital of Western Australia.
A small farming centre 244km south of Perth, set close the Arthur River and Lake Towerrinning, south of Duranillin and north-east of Dinninup, on the Boyup Brook - Arthur River Road. Originally called Mudiarrup, this was changed to the current spelling in 1957. Moodiarrup is 35 km south of Darkan and some 236 south-east of Perth. The locality was gazetted in 1909 although government surveyors were in the district as far back as the 1870's, as were the early settlers. Credit: GS Buck

Mount O'Brien ©
Fowler Gully Nature Reserve
Wongan Hills
Western Australia.
#1817.

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Canon Eos 20D camera with Canon wide angle 10-22 mm lens.

Photographed 2005.

Photographed from Mount O'Brien looking west across farming plains from Mount O'Brien a 10 minute drive from the town of Wongan Hills and a two hour drive north of Perth.
Mount Mount O'Brien in the Central Wheatbelt in a nature reserver called Fowler Gully, offers a magnificent view of the Wongan Hills Reserve from its peak. Drive to the Centenary of Federation Wheatbelt Lookout for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, lakes and reserve. Bring along your binoculars to examine the area in more detail.
Enjoy a picnic with the spectacular view and make use of the barbecue facilities on offer. Mount O'Brien is the second highest peak in the Wongan Hills, standing at 424 metres high.
It provides an uninterrupted view as far as the eye can see.
Time your visit with the wildflower season between September and December to see an incredible profusion of colour across the countryside. The town takes pride in their diverse wildflower collection which includes a number of endangered species that can only be found in this area.
Wongan Hills a major town on the Northam-Pithara road, some 182 kilometres north-east of Perth, in the northern agricultural region. This thriving town supports the surrounding districts commercially and socially. Land was first set aside for this township in 1907 although this was near Lake Hinds. Settlers wanted the townsite on the railway line some 16 kms east and this eventuated. The town was gazetted in 1911. The town bears the name of the nearby range.

Fowler Gully Nature Reserve is a 2.3 km² protected area established in 1993, located in the Wongan Hills region of Western Australia. It is part of the extensive network of natural reserves managed for biodiversity conservation within the northern Wheatbelt, specifically known for protecting rare flora.Key InformationLocation: Wongan Hills, WA 6603, Australia.Purpose: Conservation of native flora and fauna, including rare species.Significance: It is one of the sites holding populations of the threatened Wongan Wattle (Acacia semicircinalis).Access: It is part of the wider "Whispering Hills" (Wongan Hills) area, often explored along with other sites like Mt Matilda and Gathercole Nature Reserve.Surrounding Area HighlightsWildflowers: The area is renowned for its rich variety of wildflowers, with over 250 species present in the wider Wongan Hills reserves, blooming mainly in spring.Hiking & Nature: The region offers various trails, including the nearby Mt Matilda walk trail, which offers views of the surrounding Wheatbelt.Flora & Fauna: The reserves provide habitat for protected fauna, including Carnaby's Cockatoo, and are a key area for spotting remnant Wheatbelt vegetation.Nearby AttractionsMt Matilda: Highest point of the Wongan Hills with hiking trails.Gathercole Nature Reserve: Known for wildflower walks and granite formations.Christmas Rock Trail: A popular walking trail near the town.Lake Ninan: Nearby spot known for birdwatching and camping.Note: As a natural, protected, and non-commercial site, amenities inside the reserve are minimal, with major services available in the nearby town of Wongan Hills.
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Old Farm House ©
Chittering Valley
Western Australia.
#1811.

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Canon Eos 7D camera with Canon 70-200mm Lens.

Photographed 2007.

Discovered this old derelict farm house tucked away on a beautiful valley hill side among a fruit tree growing area of Chittering Valley 70km north of Perth.
The old white farm house tucked into the valley hill side, looking splendid with fruit trees growing abundance in the valley below.
The old place looked deserted at the time I photographed and very doubtful anyone lived in the old cottage.
This photo is one I photographed a few years ago, 2007, on one of many trips around the area through to Toodyay.
The trip from Bullsbrook in the west through to Chittering and through the rural location of Julimar and onto the town of Toodyay.
A beautiful leisurely drive through farms of rich green valley pastures that feed cattle and sheep. Credit: GS Buck

Chittering is a town and rural district approximately 70 km NNE of Perth, Western Australia. It is located along the Brockman River within the Shire of Chittering. It lies between the towns of Gingin and Toodyay, in the Wheatbelt region.
The area was first explored by George Fletcher Moore in 1836 and has been known by that name since Moore recorded it on his maps. The name is Aboriginal in origin and is thought to mean place of the willie wagtails. Credit: Wikipedia.