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Friday 18th of September 2020 - Road Trip 2020 18/9 - 20/9

Michael Clowes is taking us on a road trip to Donnelly River Holiday Village; originally a timber town it is now a unique holiday destination 290 kilometres south of Perth in the Southern Forests close to Manjimup, Bridgetown and Nannup.

The secluded and picturesque village, preserved in its entirety, is nestled in tall timbered karri forest and provides a fascinating picture into the simpler and uncomplicated life in the fifties. Native fauna include kangaroos, possums, emus and plentiful bird life roam free through the village. The village operated as a mill town for thirty years; the 35 workers cottages, workers club, school and general store were originally built for the timber mill workers and their families in the early 1950s. It has operated as a holiday village since the 1980s and is now listed on the State Heritage Council register. Whilst cottages have been upgraded to incorporate a hot water service, electric stoves and microwaves, the dwellings remain largely unchanged with the wood stove in the kitchen, log fire in the lounge and a verandah to relax on.

The Club has booked five 3 bedroom self contained cottages with accommodation for 30 people. The general store is open from 8:30 to 5 pm 7 days a week for coffee, bread, milk, takeaway food, etc. You will need to bring sheets, doonas, blankets, pillow slips and towels (a hire service for linen is available with prior booking) as well as drinks for Friday and Saturday night, nibbles to share and breakfast provisions.

Michael is planning a scenic cruise on some nice MX-5 roads for Friday, we meet at 10.00 at Dome Oinjarra.
If you can’t get Friday off make your own way down on Friday evening; we will have the camp fire roaring when you arrive.

On Saturday we have a 280 km cruise taking in some of the better scenic driving roads as well as a tram ride from Pemberton deep into the forest. We end at Donnelly River for a communal DIY Pizza Night in the Workers Club using the wood fired pizza oven.

This is followed on Sunday with a leisurely drive along the back roads to the Dardanup Tavern for lunch from where we each make our own way home.

Costs for the two night’s accommodation plus Saturday dinner are a bargain at only $110 per person. The optional tram ride is $28.00 per head payable direct by you at the station.

Reserve your place now by emailing m.clowes@me.com stating how many places you want to reserve, whether these are for singles or couples, and your contact details.

Please deposit the payment into the clubs account by means of EFT:
Account name: Mazda MX5 Club of WA
BSB: 036001
Account number: 132341
Description: "initialsurnameRT" (in Michael Clowes case “MClowesRT”)

For furhther details contact Michael Clowes on the email above, or Mobile 0404 704 922

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