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robertgaz Says: Willow Bridge vineyard is about 25 km's inland from Bunbury and is spectacularly situated in the rolling hills of Ferguson Valley. Willow Bridge Estate is a family owned and operated business and is one of the few remaining wineries not owned by a multi-international...
robertgaz Says: The majestic and ancient Jarrah Tree can be found near King Tree Wines and Lodge.This 500 year old tree is quite fragile and can be easily damaged by foot traffic at the base but a timber boardwalk and viewing platform has been built to protect the root system.And to imagine...
robertgaz Says: Kids (of all ages) will have a magical time just wandering around trying to find them all. You might walk 20 metres one way thinking you've seen them all... and then you'll find one peeking at you from up in a tree or from behind a log!
robertgaz Says: At a remote roundabout you will discover that there are gnomes scattered everywhere... in the bush... alongside the road... down the various pathways and following a meandering creek...
robertgaz Says: The Returned Services League (RSL) War Memorial and Palmer Park which surrounds it are dedicated to the World War I & II casualties who came from Dardanup and its nearby districts.
robertgaz Says: The Church of the Immaculate Conception was opened in 1938 and was built when the previous church built by Thomas Little could no longer fit everyone inside.
robertgaz Says: St Mary's Anglican Church was consecrated and opened in 1906. The building is still in it's original condition and also uses it's orginal organ!
robertgaz Says: It's hard to find out exactly how these gnomes started appearing in the Ferguson Valley, but apparently it all started with only one lil' ol' gnome placed on the side of the road and it has now grown to a community of over a thousand...
robertgaz Says: Thomas Little arrived in Dardanup in 1838 at the request of Charles Princep of India who wanted to purchase land and establish a horse breeding business to supply horses to India. The venture didn't work out but Thomas and his family stayed on in Dardanup to start farming...
In the bush: Give me a gnome among the gum trees
robertgaz Says: Some people like their housesWith fences all aroundOthers live in mansionsAnd some beneath the groundBut me, I like the bush, you knowWith rabbits running 'roundAnd a pumpkin vine out the backGive me a home among the gum treesWith lots of plum treesA sheep or two, a...
Wild Bull Brewery: Hand crafted beer from the Ferguson Valley
robertgaz Says: Take in the gorgeous views of the vineyards across the rolling hills of the Ferguson Valley and have a bite to eat while sampling some beers that are brewed on site.On tap you can try the Wild Bull Stout which has a deeply roasted malt taste, except for the 5.4% alcohol you...
robertgaz Says: Just tricking... there are no restaurants for miles around here. But do take a picnic of some excellent gnome made sandwiches and enjoy the peaceful company of these colourful locals. They may not be great dinner conversationalists but you'll get no back chat from them...
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Come and hear one of the world's best gnome rock & roll bands, The Rolling Gnomes and listen to some of their best gnome hits such as "I Can't Get Gnome Satisfaction"; "Heart of Gnome"; "Oh Gnome, Not You Again"; Egnome-tional Rescue" and "Time Waits for Gnome One".
Dress Code: Sturdy hiking boots!
Updated Jun 17, 2007
Address: Ferguson Road
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Pack away your troubles,
Leave them all at home.
Unhitch your daily burden,
And share it with a gnome.
~robertgaz~
Updated Jun 18, 2007
robertgaz Says: Leave them a-gnome ,They're not here to loan,They've no need to roam, So don't take them home!~robertgaz~But seriously friends, this attraction is made available and paid for by good natured locals and is free for your enjoyment so gno-more stealing please!
robertgaz Says: Gnomesville is situated along a well used roundabout intersection so please be mindful of other passing traffic when you park your car.
robertgaz Says: There are gnome cleaning ladies provided around here so please keep this wonderful attraction litter free by taking all your rubbish away with you.
robertgaz Says: Just be careful where you tread around this village... these locals aren't too quick on their feet and if injured they have no hospitals that will take them in to recover from their broken limbs.
robertgaz Says: If you do need to smoke please don't let your cigarettes or matches out unescorted. Bushfires are a serious business and the local volunteer fire brigade don't need the extra work.
Dardanup is set in lush green cattle country and is the gateway to the rolling hills around the Ferguson Valley with its rolling hills and views to the Indian Ocean. Visit some colourful characters...
This is the cafe/tearooms and entry buildings of the Dardanup Heritage Park working museum. A great place for truck, tractor and historic machinery enthusiasts, it houses quite a number of trucks,...
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