A slice of life from WA! That's what we try to bring you on The ZigaZag Mag. And today it's all about cultural things to do in Bunbury - specifically, go to an Opera! Why not? Opera Australia … [Read more...]
Postcard from Bunbury and The Lighthouse Beach Resort
August 24, 2015 by 24 Comments
Hello from Bunbury! It's August and the weather is lovely. It's meant to be winter but the sky is blue and the sun is shining, so obviously Bunbury didn't get the memo today. We're staying … [Read more...]
3 Family Friendly things to do in South Western Australia
June 30, 2015 by 18 Comments
I love living in one of the most remote places on the planet. There's so much space in South Western Australia yet so much to see and do, which in a crowded world makes me feel truly … [Read more...]
What to do in Bunbury and the Geographe Region
April 14, 2015 by 18 Comments
There's nothing we like better than to jump in the car at the weekend and follow our noses with little agenda to travel around the south west of Australia. What to do in Bunbury and the … [Read more...]
Live an Idyllic lifestyle in Dalyellup, Western Australia
January 7, 2015 by 16 Comments
So you want to 'live the life' in Western Australia but you're not quite sure where to start looking? North, South, East, West? The state is huge, about 10 times the size of the UK, and even if … [Read more...]
Weekend Getaway : Top 10 Things to do in Bunbury
November 11, 2014 by 32 Comments
Bunbury has been renamed Funbury - It's Official! Only joking. But the city is a fun place to visit and it is getting a whole lot more attention these days. Someone said, "It's expanding like … [Read more...]
Geographe Crush Festival : Tickets to Giveaway
October 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
The Geographe Crush wine and food festival is now running over Three Days, and I'm really happy to have 4 Tickets to Giveaway to 2 lucky winners for the events as displayed in the poster below on … [Read more...]
Volunteering with Dolphins
April 11, 2014 by 29 Comments
This is a guest post by Catherine Curnow, a ZigaZag reader who is currently volunteering at the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury. Volunteering at Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre If you’re … [Read more...]
New Baby Dolphin in Bunbury plus some Fast Facts about Dolphins
February 26, 2014 by 33 Comments
The first baby dolphin of 2014 has just been born in Koombana Bay! How cute is the little bub above?! "We took this photo on Valentines day. The calf, who we've just named "Cookie" is doing well and … [Read more...]
Buy Local Christmas Gifts this Christmas
December 5, 2013 by 32 Comments
It’s easy to fall into the trap of spending a fortune at Christmas - the shops obviously encourage it, bewildering the harried shopper with numerous offers that make you start thinking “who do I know … [Read more...]
Geographe Crush Food and Wine Festival, Bunbury, South West Australia
November 19, 2013 by 30 Comments
When we arrived to live in Bunbury nearly five years ago, I didn't know what to expect. It was a small regional town set deep in an area I knew little about, and a big part of me yearned to live in … [Read more...]
How to feel happy in 5 photos
May 16, 2013 by 26 Comments
Sunset and sunrise is a brilliant time of the day in Western Australia, especially during Autumn when the sky often conjures up the most amazing palette of colours. If I'm up early enough to watch … [Read more...]
How to create a Balinese garden in your backyard
May 1, 2013 by 20 Comments
This post contains affiliate links. Best Bali Garden Ideas. How to create a Bali garden in your backyard and why I wanted one. Asian inspired gardens are popular in Western Australia because we … [Read more...]
What’s the price of a cup of coffee in your neck of the woods?
April 29, 2013 by 16 Comments
Just today my hubby said to me: "Remember how I paid $4 for two slices of toast at VAT2 in Bunbury a few weeks ago when we had breakfast there, and how we all thought it was shocking?" "Yes ..." … [Read more...]
Anzac Day in Bunbury
April 25, 2013 by 18 Comments
We stand shoulder to shoulder in the darkness of early morning. The sun begins to rise over the inlet heralding a blood red dawn. My heart is thumping and I hold back the tears. It's the 25th … [Read more...]
The real truth about dining out in South West Australia
April 24, 2013 by 10 Comments
Call me long in the tooth, call me Humbug, but there are certain things that tick me off these days and one of them is paying good money for mediocre food in restaurants that offer bad … [Read more...]
12 Reasons you should travel around Western Australia
April 23, 2013 by 8 Comments
Trying to limit myself to find just 12 reasons for you to travel around Western Australia, was an exercise in containment. This amazing State is so huge and varied that you could pack your bags for a … [Read more...]
Dolphin Discovery Centre and why a dolphin encounter can be life changing.
March 28, 2013 by 26 Comments
It’s not everyday that you get to commune with wild dolphins, and so when I was invited to visit the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, I jumped at the chance. I love dolphins and getting close … [Read more...]
The Zen of Home and Living in WA Tips.
February 8, 2013 by 10 Comments
Frangipanis grow in abundance in our WA garden in summertime While dusting the books in my book case in our home the other day I came across a picture that had come loose from a photo album. It … [Read more...]
Amazing Western Australia 2012 Highlights in 113 Pictures.
December 19, 2012 by 18 Comments
Living in Western Australia. What a year it's been. And how lucky I've been to continue exploring Western Australia. I still wake up everyday counting my blessings to be living in such a beautiful … [Read more...]
