QUINNINUP - POPULATION: 160

FRI 27 - SAT 28.12.2013: Continuing on the Leyland's quest for cooler weather and a quiet environment, we have landed at the ideal place - Quinninup Eco Tourist Park. From every single perspective the word that comes to mind is rustic - love it! On arrival you are greeted by ENO, the in-house 18 month old emu that Carole had to physically assist out of the way so that we could park. Exited the motorhome for Madison and Shayden to toilet and waited for their response to Eno. At their height all they could see were Eno's legs so we assume they thought they were looking at more tall timbers so no reaction - still haven't had one! 

ENO

Nestled amongst tall Karri trees, Quinninup is approximately twenty minutes from Manjimup and Pemberton. The history dates back to the early 1800's. The 1920's saw land released for farming and in 1947, the timber company Millars established a mill, housing, shop, post office and workers social club. The mill was sold and disbanded in 1982, and Karri Lake was conceived. The original settlement was taken up by people eager to pursue a lifestyle in harmony with forested surroundings. Unfortunately there are only relics of the mills remaining.

Around 6.00pm each evening the local kangaroos join Eno for feed time - so good to see the National Coat of Arms all together in the same field at the one time!