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Historic Quaalup Homestead
The Aboriginal word Queelup (spelt with double e) means Between Two Rivers. This was the name chosen for the Homestead, but the word was mis-spelled as Quaalup (with double a).
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Qualup Bell (Pimelea physodes)
The Botanists decided to name this plant after the Homestead, but a second mis-spelling resulted in it being called Qualup (with one a).
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West Barren Range
Viewed as approaching Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Ruins of Stone Barn
This Stone Barn was built in 1858.
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Ruins of Stone Cottage
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Last Sunlight
Last rays of evening sunlight on West Mt Barren beyond the farm sheds.
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Framed by Ruins
The peak of West Mt Barren framed by the ruins of old stone barn.
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Homestead Setting
The Heritage Listed Homestead in fading evening light.
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Windmill and Tank
The Windmill is an Australian icon.
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Kangaroo Feeding
Kangaroos enjoy the grass around the Homestead.
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Kangaroo pausing for a photo
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Sundown
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat
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First Light of a New Day
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat
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Old Cart
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat
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Seed Drill
"Sun" Seed and Fertilizer Drill, H V McKay Pty Ltd, makers Sunshine, B727.
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Scarifier
Scarifier used for cultivating the soil.
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Farm Machinery
This was possibly used for filling-in rabbit burrows.
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Rusted Relics
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Old Barn built 1858
All that remains of the old stone Barn built in 1858.
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Barn Ruins
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Pink Pig Face (Carpobrotus)
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Bushy Yate (Eucalyptus)
The Bushy Yate is a tree native to this area.
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Flower Bud on Bushy Yate
The unusual flower bud of the Bushy Yate is shaped like a cluster of fingers.
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Bottlebrush (Callistemon)
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Early Morning View
Scenic view in the early morning light.
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Sunrise on Homestead
The Eastern side of Quaalup Homestead.
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Solar Panels
Solar Power is clean, quiet and environmentally friendly.
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Pig Face (Carpobrotus)
Flowers opening to the morning sun.
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Communication Tower
A silver mast against the blue sky.
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Kangaroo Breakfast
Mother with baby Joey in pouch.
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Mother with Joey
A baby Kangaroo is called a Joey.
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Both Eating
Mother and Baby both nibbling grass.
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Baby Eating Grass
The Joey is enjoying the grass too.
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Smile for the Camera
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Kangaroo close-up
The lumps on the Kangaroo's face are Kangaroo Ticks.
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Historic Quaalup Homestead
The Heritage listed Homestead was built in 1858 and is now used as a Wilderness Retreat.
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Quaalup Story 1
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Quaalup Story 2
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Child's Delight
A favourite Toy.
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Old Timers
Electric Floor Polisher, Milk Separator, Copper Kettle.
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Dining Room
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Open Fire Place
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Historical Photographs
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Old Kitchen
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Possibly a Bedroom
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Window
Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat.
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Nature Trail
The Nature Trail on this 40 acre property winds through a diverse variety of flora.
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Albany Daisy (Actinodium calocephalum)
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Catspaw (Anigozanthos humilis)
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Pink Boronia (Boronia pulchella)
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Banksia attenuata
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Bird Orchid (Pterostylis barbata)
This small orchid is shaped like a bird and very aptly named.
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Banksia repens
This is a Creeping Banksia and the stems remain prostrate.
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Tall Banksia
The flowering season for Banksias is only just beginning.
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Banksia Flower Spike
New flower spike forming and remains of last year's old flower spike at side.
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Wax Flower (Chamelaucium)
The flowers are white, but turn red after pollination.
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Wax Flower (Chamelaucium)
The flowers are white, but turn red after pollination.
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Melaleuca
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Painted Lady (Gompholobium scabrum)
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Barrens Clawflower (Calothamnus validus)
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Royal Hakea (Hakea victoria)
The spectacular Royal Hakea which is native to this area.
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Old Man's Beard (Clematis pubescens)
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Royal Hakea (Hakea victoria)
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Royal Hakea (Hakea victoria)
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Zoom to Scarp
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Tallest Trees
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Banksia praemorsa
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Banksia praemorsa
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Royal Hakea (Hakea victoria)
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Smoke Bush (Conospermum)
Smoke Bush following Bush Fire.
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Grasstree and Smokebush
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ReGrowth after Fire
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Young ReGrowth following Fire
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Spider Smokebush (Conospermum teretifolium)
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Spider Smokebush (Conospermum teretifolium)
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Red Kangaroo Paw
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Qualup Bell (Pimelea physodes)
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Petrophile
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Catspaw (Anigozanthos humilis)
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Banksia Flower Bud
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View to West Mt Barren
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Along Old Fence Line
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Kangaroo at Homestead
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Kangaroo
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Kangaroo close-up
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Mother and Joey
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Kangaroo
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Kangaroo Resting
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Kangaroo
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Sunset on Quaalup Homestead
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