Donnelly River Village

Recently, for my birthday, we spent the weekend at Donnelly River Village, an old timber milling town in the forest between Bridgetown, Nannup and Manjimup in the South West of Western Australia. Timber milling ceased in 1978 and in the early 80's the town began a new life as a holiday destination for families. The old houses are reminiscent of the 1950's. Very basic but comfortable. It is like taking a step back in time. Kangaroos, emus and a variety of birds wander about the village and pop in for a feed. It was wonderful watching all the kids (not mine)  outside playing, riding their bikes and amusing themselves instead of being indoors with computer games and TV's. The houses do not have TV's in them and they are not missed. No mobile phone reception either. Just pure bliss.

Friendly kangaroo

Mother with Joey

Mr Emu and his chicks

Hanging out in Donnelly

"28" Parrot eating his apple

Rosella

General Store

From our front verandah

Thankfully there was also an electric stove

 

Not a care in the world, enjoying the bush........................

 

 

Until we saw this goanna