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This place is definitely worth a visit, just
to appreciate how tough life was for the
first settlers. Ellensbrook was
originally a six day journey from Busselton.
Being the first homestead established
between
Cape Naturaliste, and
Cape Leeuwin,
it has a rich history. Alfred and
Ellen Bussell developed Ellensbrook as the
foundation for their dairying and beef
business. They farmed the property for
eight years, before moving to Wallcliffe
House on Margaret River. |
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The Ellensbrook Homestead. |
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Follow the
Ellensbrook Road off Caves Road to visit the Homestead.
After you have checked out the property, continue down to
the coastline, and you'll find a popular surfing spot, know
as.....you guessed it... Ellensbrook. Ever
since Alfred Bussell named a creek flowing
through the area after his wife, the Ellensbrook name
has endured. If the Bussell's had only foreseen the
popularity of their local surf break, they may have never
given up the property. |
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The
Ellensbrook Surf Break. |
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In 1865, the Bussell's relocated to the
mouth of the Margaret River, and built the
classic Wallcliffe House.
By all accounts Wallcliffe is a
magnificent colonial house, but is now in
private ownership. So don't go
knocking on the front door, unless you are a
relative visiting at Christmas. |
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The
Margaret River Mouth: Secret location of Wallcliffe
House & another top surfing spot. |
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