Hi Andrew,

I would like to ask if I could stop receiving emails from Aushiker. Although
the information in the emails is very informative and useful, due to work I
am unable to do much hiking anymore!!
Thanks for your appreciation
Natalie

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Priest [mailto:apriest@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 19 January 2005 20:21
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Latest detail on the Perth wildfires



At 07:33 PM 19/01/2005, you wrote:

>The Bib Track Foundation just sent a message that suggested Waalegh and
>Beraking have been burned since they are within the fires boundaries
>and that Helena was in danger as the fire front was only a few kms
>away.   Let's hope the fires avoided the huts.

Hi Paul

John's note suggests the fire was stopped at the Darkin River, which has a
substantive road as fire break. Also the area to the west of the Darken
River (below Beraking) was controlled burned a couple of years ago.
Assuming John's information is pretty accurate, there is a reasonable
chance that at least Beraking is okay as it is east of the Darkin River.

Unfortunately have no information at present on the situation north of the
Weir and thus Helena and Waalegh other than early reports this morning the
fire was burning in the Helena Valley.  Both Helena and Waalegh overlook
the valley.  IIRC the Waalegh side is relatively light on for fuel and the
Helena side has some Wandoo areas which have little fuel on the ground.

Fingers crossed.

Andrew



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At 07:33 PM 19/01/2005, you wrote:

>The Bib Track Foundation just sent a message that suggested Waalegh and
>Beraking have been burned since they are within the fires boundaries
>and that Helena was in danger as the fire front was only a few kms
>away.   Let's hope the fires avoided the huts.

Hi Paul

John's note suggests the fire was stopped at the Darkin River, which has a
substantive road as fire break. Also the area to the west of the Darken
River (below Beraking) was controlled burned a couple of years ago.
Assuming John's information is pretty accurate, there is a reasonable
chance that at least Beraking is okay as it is east of the Darkin River.

Unfortunately have no information at present on the situation north of the
Weir and thus Helena and Waalegh other than early reports this morning the
fire was burning in the Helena Valley.  Both Helena and Waalegh overlook
the valley.  IIRC the Waalegh side is relatively light on for fuel and the
Helena side has some Wandoo areas which have little fuel on the ground.

Fingers crossed.

Andrew



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The Bib Track Foundation just sent a message that suggested Waalegh and
Beraking have been burned since they are within the fires boundaries
and that Helena was in danger as the fire front was only a few kms
away.   Let's hope the fires avoided the huts.

Paul


On 19/01/2005, at 6:06 PM, Andrew Priest wrote:

>
> At 03:29 PM 19/01/2005, you wrote:
>> Andrew,
>>
>> Do you know if any huts have been damaged/destroyed?
>>
>> Paul
>
> Sorry Paul, no details at the moment. I am posting what information I
> get
> as it comes to hand. I have yet to plot the detail on a map to see if
> the
> huts are in the fire area or outside of it.
>
> Andrew
Kathy & Paul Homes
Booragoon
Western Australia

At 03:29 PM 19/01/2005, you wrote:
>Andrew,
>
>Do you know if any huts have been damaged/destroyed?
>
>Paul

Sorry Paul, no details at the moment. I am posting what information I get
as it comes to hand. I have yet to plot the detail on a map to see if the
huts are in the fire area or outside of it.

Andrew


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Andrew,

Do you know if any huts have been damaged/destroyed?

Paul


On 19/01/2005, at 10:20 AM, Andrew Priest wrote:

>
> Hi
>
> For those interested, latest detail on the fire damage is and I quote:
Kathy & Paul Homes
Booragoon
Western Australia

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Szijarto [mailto:wtok4me@...]
> Sent: Monday, 17 January 2005 16:02
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: [Aushiker] First Posting
>
>
> Prior to arriving in Australia, Karen is currently tramping
> through NZ, just completing the Tongariro Circuit.
>

If she is on the circuit right now, the weather will be just perfect.
Summer finally arrived at the beginning of last week. I hope she is
having a great time.
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Thanks Andrew for your reports on the fire.
I intend/intended to walk from Kalamunda to Collie starting on the 31st Jan
but depending on the track being open might have to start from Collie
instead, or even go further down south.
One way or the other I'll be walking from the 31st somewhere along the track
have 20 days spare to walk I'm easy.
Harry R.




>
> Hi
>
> For those interested, latest detail on the fire damage is and I quote:
>
> "Ok. I have access to the data from 2 of the 3 incident control centres.
> Starting at the cnr of Brookton Hway and Canning Rd extending a line S/E
to
> Rock Inne then parallel to Hway but between 2 -3 km south of it thru to
> Ashendon Rd. From here extend the line generally N/E to a point about 3k
> S/E of Mt Dale, continue line Nth to Darkan River (feeds Mundaring Weir).
> Now following the river N/W and along the south side of the Weir, to Weir
> rd then Sth to Lockwood Rd and roughly south to pickering brook, then Sth
> along Canning Rd Back to Brookton hway. Everything within that are a
except
> the orchid properties has been burnt. North of the Weir was handled by
> another incident control. I may be able to get details tonight. There are
a
> number of Caches in this area. Please be extremely careful if in the area
> over the next few weeks. A lot of trees will be very weak and dropping
> large limbs. Calm has pushed over trees which were close to roads. I had
to
> move or work around about 10 or 12 on a 2km section of Dale rd. Remember
> they call burnt trees widow makers. Sorry this description is fairly
> general but the need to get the info out is outweighed by the need for
> sleep. John"
>
> Regards
> Andrew

Hi

For those interested, latest detail on the fire damage is and I quote:

"Ok. I have access to the data from 2 of the 3 incident control centres.
Starting at the cnr of Brookton Hway and Canning Rd extending a line S/E to
Rock Inne then parallel to Hway but between 2 -3 km south of it thru to
Ashendon Rd. From here extend the line generally N/E to a point about 3k
S/E of Mt Dale, continue line Nth to Darkan River (feeds Mundaring Weir).
Now following the river N/W and along the south side of the Weir, to Weir
rd then Sth to Lockwood Rd and roughly south to pickering brook, then Sth
along Canning Rd Back to Brookton hway. Everything within that are a except
the orchid properties has been burnt. North of the Weir was handled by
another incident control. I may be able to get details tonight. There are a
number of Caches in this area. Please be extremely careful if in the area
over the next few weeks. A lot of trees will be very weak and dropping
large limbs. Calm has pushed over trees which were close to roads. I had to
move or work around about 10 or 12 on a 2km section of Dale rd. Remember
they call burnt trees widow makers. Sorry this description is fairly
general but the need to get the info out is outweighed by the need for
sleep. John"

Regards
Andrwe

Hi

For those interested, Brunton have released a new canister stove, the
Raptor.  The press release can be found at
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/News/article.php?story=20050118165821236>
with a picture of the stove.

Regards
Andrew

Hi

As posted January 17, 2005 @ 3:26 PM:

"Having just spent all night in the area I can tell you that an area from
Mt dale thru to Canning road and beyond has been burnt out. I was driven
back even this morning by wild fire on Ashendon rd. The fire was mainly on
the Nth side of Dale rd but had spotted over in a few areas.The only cache
which may have been impacted on is the one behind bartons mill. The fire
front is currently around 40km. Another arson one  Munda Biddy is also closed."

As posted 18 January 05 10:10 am

"Want the good news. Sorry there is none. This fire has now swung North, it
has crossed the Helena river South of Mundaring Weir and is travelling N/E.
I am on again tonight so should be able to get a current map of the
affected areas."

Regards
Andrew

I would like to introduce myself to the group

My name is Ken and I am currently freezing my butt off, stuck in a Canadian
winter, in Barrie, ON - North of Toronto - Canada's largest city

I will be staying with my girlfriend in Kadina, SA from March 16 to after
Christmas 2005.  Karen will be teaching there, on exchange for the 2005 school
year.

We both both experienced sea-kayakers and wilderness campers, and look forward
to new wilderness experiences in Australia.  Prior to arriving in Australia,
Karen is currently tramping through NZ, just completing the Tongariro Circuit.

See you soon Australia

Ken Szijarto  (CEE yar toe)




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G'day

The Bibbulmun Track on MAP 1 between Helena Campsite and Sullivan Rock is
now CLOSED due to the threat of the current wildfire.

Day walks are still possible from Kalamunda to Helena Campsite and from
Sullivan Rock southward. There is no alternative route! Walkers already in
this vicinity may be approached by CALM staff currently in the area.

Regards
Andrew

At 09:00 AM 17/01/2005, Andrew Priest wrote:
>Hi
>
>First up this is not my pack and I have links with the seller but I thought
>there might be some interest in this as it is a Macpac Cascade,Size 4
>and  apparently near new, not new as claimed in the header.

Hi

Correction. I have NO links with the seller.

Andrew


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Hi

First up this is not my pack and I have links with the seller but I thought
there might be some interest in this as it is a Macpac Cascade,Size 4
and  apparently near new, not new as claimed in the header.

Details at
<http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5157244336&ssPageName=ADM\
E:B:SS:AU:1>

Regards
Andrew

Hi Tony,

Those tents arrived in the warehouse yesterday so we should get them next
week at the earliest, the following at the latest.

Cheers,
Mike Wood
MD's
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Dyson" <anthony.dyson@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 2:29 PM
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Cape to Cape Walk Track - New Website


>
> Hi Andrew and others who replied to my C-toC query.
> Thanks for the useful information.
> Mainpeak have an information night about the track coming up soon and I
> will
> try to go to that.
> The reason for my interest in the flatness of the sites was that I was
> considering a new tarptent that needs a flat site to pitch properly. Am
> now
> moving away from that approach.
> And speaking of tents, I was in Mountain Designs yesterday and was told
> that
> they have a new range of their own-brand tents coming out this year,
> possibly in time for Easter.
> Mike Wood may care to comment on the timing, but anyone thinking of a new
> tent may care to wait a bit longer.
>
> Cheers,  Tony.
>
>  _____
>
> From: Andrew Priest [mailto:andrew@...]
> Sent: Fri 31/12/2004 7:59 PM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Cape to Cape Walk Track - New Website
>
>
> At 03:46 PM 31/12/2004, you wrote:
>>Hi Tony,
>>
>>Boodjidup Campsite near the bridge over the brook of the same name is
>>flat, room for plenty of tents.  This is a nice site now. No dunny -
>>water from brook (in July)
>
> A couple of comments. This is not an official campsite and the damage from
> campers has been quite extensive. There is a small clearing but
> unfortunately people have decided to extend this clearing, flattening
> vegetation. Also as Paul points out there is no dunny, meaning a very
> significant climb out of the valley to get away from the creek.
>
>>Moses - have only walked through this site a few years back and the
>>water tank and dunny mentioned in the guidebook were not there.  There
>>was a picnic table/benching.
>
> They are there. Just inland and up the hill a bit. IIRC not visible from
> the track or was that Mt Duckworth?
>
>>When I was at Moses campsite toilet paper was strewn all over the
>>ground so I didn't camp there.  Trig Hill was similarly adorned.
>
> No problems with dunny paper for me there, but not a nice camping spot
> anyway.
>
> Andrew
>
>
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Hi

For those interested, a press release from Sierra Designs, headed Sierra
Designs Marks 40th Year With Largest Lineup Of Innovative And Technical
Products To Date has been posted at
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A Special Luna Palace Request

It is not the norm for us to send out two e-mails in a week, but these are
unusual times.  Osborne Park Hospital is a collection point for a number of
containers being sent to Sri Lanka to assist in the relief effort for
earthquake and tsunami victims.  Luna Palace have arranged to forward
donations of the following goods to Osborne Park Hospital:

Canned foods
Kithchen utensils (non breakable)
Plasticware (plates, buckets, cups etc)
Tents
Medicated soaps, creams etc
Sanitation (napkins etc)
Clean towels and blankets
Sterile bandages

The crate leaves Tuesday 11th January, so if you are able to donate any of
the above by Monday 10th January, please feel free to drop them at Cinema
Paradiso, Luna Leederville or the Astor (sorry, Luna on SX do not have the
space to store donations).  We ask that donations of loose items are left
in boxes or bags (so we can load them!). Another crate will also be leaving
the following week for Aceh with items from the Osborne park Hospital
collection point.

Many thanks,

The Luna Palace Crew

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Hi Andrew and others who replied to my C-toC query.
Thanks for the useful information.
Mainpeak have an information night about the track coming up soon and I will
try to go to that.
The reason for my interest in the flatness of the sites was that I was
considering a new tarptent that needs a flat site to pitch properly. Am now
moving away from that approach.
And speaking of tents, I was in Mountain Designs yesterday and was told that
they have a new range of their own-brand tents coming out this year,
possibly in time for Easter.
Mike Wood may care to comment on the timing, but anyone thinking of a new
tent may care to wait a bit longer.

Cheers,  Tony.

   _____

From: Andrew Priest [mailto:andrew@...]
Sent: Fri 31/12/2004 7:59 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Cape to Cape Walk Track - New Website


At 03:46 PM 31/12/2004, you wrote:
>Hi Tony,
>
>Boodjidup Campsite near the bridge over the brook of the same name is
>flat, room for plenty of tents.  This is a nice site now. No dunny -
>water from brook (in July)

A couple of comments. This is not an official campsite and the damage from
campers has been quite extensive. There is a small clearing but
unfortunately people have decided to extend this clearing, flattening
vegetation. Also as Paul points out there is no dunny, meaning a very
significant climb out of the valley to get away from the creek.

>Moses - have only walked through this site a few years back and the
>water tank and dunny mentioned in the guidebook were not there.  There
>was a picnic table/benching.

They are there. Just inland and up the hill a bit. IIRC not visible from
the track or was that Mt Duckworth?

>When I was at Moses campsite toilet paper was strewn all over the
>ground so I didn't camp there.  Trig Hill was similarly adorned.

No problems with dunny paper for me there, but not a nice camping spot
anyway.

Andrew



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Is it waterproof or does it have to be put in a stuff sack ?
Harry R.




>
> Bananas are expensive in the UK arn't they? No wonder they need
protection.
> Do they come in any other colour, and how long can they be?
> Ralph


> > How much does it weigh? :)
> >
> > Paul

Bananas are expensive in the UK arn't they? No wonder they need protection.
Do they come in any other colour, and how long can they be?
Ralph
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Homes" <homes@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Just what you wanted for Christmas


>
> How much does it weigh? :)
>
> Paul
> On 05/01/2005, at 9:10 AM, Andrew Priest wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > Couldn't resist sharing this one
> > <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > ViewItem&category=72896&item=7125539808&rd=1>.
> >
> > Regards
> > Andrew
>
> Kathy & Paul Homes
> Booragoon
> Western Australia
>
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How much does it weigh? :)

Paul
On 05/01/2005, at 9:10 AM, Andrew Priest wrote:

>
> Hi
>
> Couldn't resist sharing this one
> <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> ViewItem&category=72896&item=7125539808&rd=1>.
>
> Regards
> Andrew

Kathy & Paul Homes
Booragoon
Western Australia

Hi

Couldn't resist sharing this one
<http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=72896&item=7125539808&\
rd=1>.

Regards
Andrew

G'Day Rich,

Kangaroos are around at night in the south - especially at night.  This
is their feeding time.

I rarely drive at night outside the metropolitan area.  The car hire
agency has given you good advice.  Travel during the day light hours
8am to 4pm when the roos are resting.


Paul

On 04/01/2005, at 4:14 AM, Richard Dahlgren wrote:
> One of my concerns is that when I
> was last in WA, the car hire agency strongly
> recommended that I not drive at night, because of
> kangeroos. I was in the area of Kwinana, and
> never saw any signs of any animals at all.
>
> If I had to guess, I would say that kangeroos are
> mostly found north of Perth.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rich Dahlgren

Kathy & Paul Homes
Booragoon
Western Australia

At 04:14 AM 4/01/2005, you wrote:

>Can you give me an idea of how far it is from
>Fremantle to Albany, and how long it takes to
>drive there? One of my concerns is that when I
>was last in WA, the car hire agency strongly
>recommended that I not drive at night, because of
>kangeroos. I was in the area of Kwinana, and
>never saw any signs of any animals at all.
>
>If I had to guess, I would say that kangeroos are
>mostly found north of Perth.
>
>Regards,
>
>Rich Dahlgren

Hi Rich

The RAC (automobile club) provides a strip map, Perth to Albany at
<http://rac.com.au/ecar/files/PerthAlbany070103.pdf> which should answer
your question.  The RAC website at <http://rac.com.au> is generally quite
useful.

As to kangaroos, you will find them down south, don't you worry about
that!  The worst time in terms of risk of hitting one or two, is at dawn
and dusk with a lower risk at night and minimal during the day.

Regards
Andrew


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Andrew,

Thanks for the information. It looks interesting
and the conditions are clearly not at all
difficult. I'm looking forward to the opportunity
to look around.

Can you give me an idea of how far it is from
Fremantle to Albany, and how long it takes to
drive there? One of my concerns is that when I
was last in WA, the car hire agency strongly
recommended that I not drive at night, because of
kangeroos. I was in the area of Kwinana, and
never saw any signs of any animals at all.

If I had to guess, I would say that kangeroos are
mostly found north of Perth.

Regards,

Rich Dahlgren

--- Andrew Priest <andrew@...> wrote:

> At 07:16 AM 2/01/2005, you wrote:
>
>
> >How heavily traveled is the Bibbulmun?
>
> How long is a piece of string? You no meet
> anyone or you may meet a three
> school groups night after night .... :_0
>
>
> >I am wondering about the availability of water
> >along the Bibbulmun.
>
> Limited pretty much to the campsites,
> particularly in the south coast. You
> are strongly recommended to carry at least two
> litres per day whilst
> walking between campsites. Perth Bushwalkers
> Club for example insists on
> two litres per person even in winter. If you
> are planning on walking in
> February and March you should probably be
> prepared to double that. It is
> very hot exposed walking on the south coast.
> Sorry, but don't be a stupid
> dead tourist. We have had one of those already
> this summer.
>
> >Is camping only permitted in designated areas?
>
> You can free or wild camp.
>
> >Is there a fee for hiking on the Bibbulmun?
>
> No fees.
>
> >I have a Primus butane stove that I am
> thinking
> >about bringing along. How can I find out if
> the
> >butane canisters available in Australia will
> fit
> >my stove?
>
> What model stove is it? Does it use screw on
> canisters that use the Lindahl
> valve? If yes, you can get them freely in
> Perth. Less so down south.
>
> >Is insect repellent necessary on the
> Bibbulmun?
>
> Pretty much yes. Depends on the time of year
> and where you are walking.
>
> >I am planning to carry a small tarp, rather
> than
> >a tent, and sleep in a lightweight down
> sleeping
> >bag on a small inflatable mattress. What is
> the
> >lowest temperature that I should be prepared
> for?
>
> See http://www.john.chapman.name/wa-bibwd.html
> for an idea of temperatures
> and rainfall. If you stay in the campsites,
> there are three sided wooden
> floored shelters.
>
>
> > >From what I can gather, very little rainfall
> >occurs in Western Australia in February and
> >March. Should I plan to bring any rain gear?
>
> South coast ... it can rain anytime. Take a
> look at the link above. 20% of
> the days in January record rain.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
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At 07:16 AM 2/01/2005, you wrote:


>How heavily traveled is the Bibbulmun?

How long is a piece of string? You no meet anyone or you may meet a three
school groups night after night .... :_0


>I am wondering about the availability of water
>along the Bibbulmun.

Limited pretty much to the campsites, particularly in the south coast. You
are strongly recommended to carry at least two litres per day whilst
walking between campsites. Perth Bushwalkers Club for example insists on
two litres per person even in winter. If you are planning on walking in
February and March you should probably be prepared to double that. It is
very hot exposed walking on the south coast.  Sorry, but don't be a stupid
dead tourist. We have had one of those already this summer.

>Is camping only permitted in designated areas?

You can free or wild camp.

>Is there a fee for hiking on the Bibbulmun?

No fees.

>I have a Primus butane stove that I am thinking
>about bringing along. How can I find out if the
>butane canisters available in Australia will fit
>my stove?

What model stove is it? Does it use screw on canisters that use the Lindahl
valve? If yes, you can get them freely in Perth. Less so down south.

>Is insect repellent necessary on the Bibbulmun?

Pretty much yes. Depends on the time of year and where you are walking.

>I am planning to carry a small tarp, rather than
>a tent, and sleep in a lightweight down sleeping
>bag on a small inflatable mattress. What is the
>lowest temperature that I should be prepared for?

See http://www.john.chapman.name/wa-bibwd.html for an idea of temperatures
and rainfall. If you stay in the campsites, there are three sided wooden
floored shelters.


> >From what I can gather, very little rainfall
>occurs in Western Australia in February and
>March. Should I plan to bring any rain gear?

South coast ... it can rain anytime. Take a look at the link above. 20% of
the days in January record rain.

Regards
Andrew


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At 09:54 PM 31/12/2004, you wrote:

>When I first saw the area (2001) the reeds/vegetation had been
>flattened immediately to the west of the little bridge.  There was no
>"clearing".  The site is cleared now (2004) - and  (perhaps
>unfortunately) a top spot.  But not a top spot to minimize pollution of
>the brook.  There was no need to damage any vegetation to pitch a tent
>or three when I was last there (July 2004).

Agree 100% Paul. The same situation applied when I was there in 2002.

>Boodjidup "clearing" is a nice 23km.    You can see why it is used.

Yep :-) Which is why I used it.

Was Boodjidup ever a designated campsite?  Could it have been in the
>first edition of the 5 CALM maps?  It is certainly well positioned.

Not to my knowledge. I suspect the clearing had something to do with
putting the bridge in.

Andrew


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Hi,

I will be visiting Australia, working in Kwinana
in January, February, and possibly part of March.
While I am in Australia, I would like to hike a
portion of the Bibbulmun Track, preferably one of
the sections near the south coast. I hope to have
a few days in February or March to do this.

I have found some information on the internet,
but there are a few things that I am uncertain
about. If someone could kindly give me some
guidance, I would appreciate the help.

How heavily traveled is the Bibbulmun?

I am wondering about the availability of water
along the Bibbulmun.

Is camping only permitted in designated areas?

Is there a fee for hiking on the Bibbulmun?

I have a Primus butane stove that I am thinking
about bringing along. How can I find out if the
butane canisters available in Australia will fit
my stove?

Is insect repellent necessary on the Bibbulmun?

I am planning to carry a small tarp, rather than
a tent, and sleep in a lightweight down sleeping
bag on a small inflatable mattress. What is the
lowest temperature that I should be prepared for?

From what I can gather, very little rainfall
occurs in Western Australia in February and
March. Should I plan to bring any rain gear?

Regards,

Rich Dahlgren
Bulger, Pennsylvania
USA





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Hi

For those in the northern suburbs, Mainpeak  are now at Osborne Park.  The
shop is at 94 Hector St Osborne Park (Unit 2),  200m north of Hutton St -
pull into the carpark at Tradelink.

Regards
Andrew