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robertgaz Says: The Suspension Bridge is a relative newcomer on the "Pathway to Pinjarra's Past" having been built as recent as 1985.It is a pedestrian crossing across the tree lined banks of the dark waters of the Murray River.
robertgaz Says: The former Mechanic's Hall was built in 1883 but has been renovated, expanded and modernised many times since.It is currently used as an IGA (Independent Grocers of Australia) supermarket.
robertgaz Says: The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms were built in 1936 and until quite recently were still trading under that name.Nowadays it is used as a function centre for weddings, parties, anything.
robertgaz Says: This church was built in 1910 by the local Methodist Community of Pinjarra and is still in use today.
robertgaz Says: This Victorian style Post and Telegraph Office was built in 1895 and although it has been added to since it is still in use today as the local Post Offiice.
robertgaz Says: Pinjarra's original courthouse was built in the 1880's and was replaced with this building in 1935.
robertgaz Says: From the mid 1870's until 1935 this building was the office of the Murray Road Board who were responsible for building roads in the Pinjarra district.
robertgaz Says: Way back in the 1930's this was the local chemist shop and is now home to a little Bric-a-brac shop loaded with pre-loved goodies and craftware.
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Pinjarra is about a 50 minute drive south from Perth (about 80km). From Armadale you can take South West Hwy 20 (30 mins), or from Mandurah (15 mins) along Pinjarra Road. Once you reach Pinjarra's Premier Hotel, turn onto Williams-Dwellinghup Road and you will find the dropzone about 4kms on the right.
WA Skydiving Academy also operate free courtesy buses which leave early in the morning and return after the last jump has finished so really you have to stay down there all day if you choose to go by this method.
Updated Dec 6, 2003
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Way back in the 1930's this little shop was the local chemist store and is now a part of the "Pathway to Pinjarra's Past" walking tour.
These days it is a cosy little Bric-a-brac shop where you can browse into the windows of our past with lots of goodies including chinaware, jewellery and all sorts of old curios.
Take some time to wander in and look around at this small shop packed to the rafters with other peoples treasures and trash.
There are many interesting affordable pre-loved items and some empty-your-wallet stuff as well.
Updated Aug 14, 2006
Phone: +618 9531 2126
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Age: Only 14 years and over can do a Tandem skydive and for an accelerated freefall jump, the minimum age is 16. There is no Maximum age and you must sign a waiver to say that you take full responsibility. So obviously if you have any health problems, you do a jump at your own risk.
Weight: The maximum weight for all jumps is 95kg. If you are over that weight and wish to do a tandem jump, you may be approved but will incur a weight penalty charge.
Updated Jan 20, 2003
robertgaz Says: Fairbridge is an historic village not too far from Pinjarra. It is in a serene rural setting in the rolling foothills of the Darling Range.It dates back to the 1920's when Kingsley Fairbridge purchased land to build a working farm for orphaned children from England. His...
keeweechic Says: Mandurah is a short drive to the coast. Famous for its Mediterranean climate of warm summers mild winters which is combined with the protected waters, excellent beaches, superb fishing and crabbing, international golf facilities! Mandurah is a magnet for surfers from all...
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Pinjarra has a racing club which is Western Australia's leading provincial race track. Their race days are usually Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from October to May. Their facilities are an air-condition restaurant and takeaway, 5 bars and also outdoor shaded grassed areas for picnic style eating.
Written Jan 18, 2003
Address: Racecourse Road , Pinjarra
keeweechic Says: Strangely there is no thought of the parachute not opening or something going wrong, the comfort factor is this stranger that is up close and personal behind you. You know he won't do anything to jeopardise his own safety.
keeweechic Says: The next thing you know you are sitting in a tiny plane, lying on its floor squashed in with 5 other people including the pilot ascending to the altitude in which you will skydive from. I was nominated as the first person to jump since I was closest to the door. I was fine...
keeweechic Says: With a thanks to your 'intimate' companion in getting you safely and gratefully to solid ground again.... What a Buzz!!!And now another 'tick' on the list of 'things already accomplished'.
keeweechic Says: Trying to remember all that I learned in the short lesson... Bend the knees, then straighten for a perfect standup landing. Hey that was so easy.... very smooth:-)
keeweechic Says: The cameraman descends before you so that he can take your gradual, falling approach. It was quite something to watch him manoeuver his parachute to hasten the decent. Knees bent in the position for the landing.
keeweechic Says: Oh my god, with a quick shove, we are outside the plane, standing on a thin arm of the wing and we are about to step off at 10,000 feet into nothing but fresh air.
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