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Jenny's Lake
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When the first settlers were looking through this area, a team sailed up the Frankland River from what is now called Nornalup (approximately 10 km east of Walpole). The majestic beauty of one particular spot, where the trees overhung the river from both sides, overawed a surveyor's assistant in the party. There was a feeling of peace, with the birds singing and the early morning sunlight filtering through the branches. He gasped, and said, "It's as quiet as a monastery". And "Monastery Landing" it has been called ever since. The landing, which can be reached either by boat or canoe up the river from Nornalup, or by car through the forest during the summer months, is roughly 4 km upstream from the Nornalup Bridge. There is a picnic/barbecue site under the trees, overlooking the river. It is quite lovely and well worth a visit. If you intend travelling there by river in your own boat, please keep within the channel marked by floats. Sunday morning WOW cruises go through the Inlet and up to Monastery Landing. This is a great trip and you'll learn a lot from the commentary. If you intend going there by car, please check with Gerry for directions and advice about the likely condition of the road. Contact details
Jenny and Gerry Edghill |