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Hello there!

We’re Chris & Bec – The two salty sea-lovers behind Salt & Charcoal. Exploring life through the lens and living in our 4wd bus – “Bunji”. At Salt & Charcoal, you’ll find helpful travel tips, off the beaten track locations, and the inspiration, to spark your next big adventure.

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Details 👇 Tell everyone! But also don't 😅 ta

Details 👇 Tell everyone! But also don't 😅 talk about unique accommodation...

The best bnb that we have visited, thanks to the incredible hosts @laurelville_manor

Located in York @destinationperth. An absolutely stunning manor, while visiting you can't help but wonder the stories the walls keep!

Fresh local produce, stunning gardens and the hosts treat you so kindly with little chocolates in each room too. Plus there's a resident cat. 😫

While it's perfect for bridal parties you can also just hire out one room!

Have you heard of it or been before? Let us know any questions.

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Perth Spring! Where to go? 👇 Save for ideas 🌼

Perth surrounds reco's:
🌼 York for Canola fields, Mount Brown at sunset, historical buildings and great cafes in town, and a public canola field available for photography.
🥖 Toodyay for Wongamine hiking, its famous bakery and great accommodation at the Vic Hotel
🍒 Avon Valley for wines 🍷 at Coorinja!
😊 Northam has an excellent Aboriginal history and cultural centre at the Bilya Koort Boodja
🌼 Peteet Park also available for public use canola fields
🌞 Barton Park events was beautiful! A great wedding location
🏖 Rottnest Island skydiving, quokkas, stunning beaches or seal tours in Jurien Bay

In Perth:
👑 Kings Park obvs
🌊 Trigg coast walk, Canteen is a great cafe
🌃 Zig Zag Drive Lookout, epic views
⚘️ Araluen Botanic Park, Spring Tulips & more
🌸 John Forrest National Park = awesome hikes & the pub 🍻. Hike Eagle View lookout if you want a challenge.
🦭 Snorkel near North Beach at Mettams
😍 Hilarys boat harbour is great for families
👌 Scarborough front = markets, pubs, cafes, beach, sunsets
😊 South Perth foreshore for stunning views of the city
⛲️ Elizabeth Quay, the Bell Tower and the Mint are popular tourist spots
😎 The best of all is Fremantle for markets, fish & chips, brewery's and Fremantle prison tours
🌅 Cottesloe for pizza, icecream and the iconic building
🏝 City Beach for cafes and a good swim
🌷 Swan Valley for the wineries and fruit picking in the right seasons

What have we forgotten? 😊
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Thanks for showing us around new places @destinationperth we had the best time with you.

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👇 The pros and cons of flat pack custom fit cab

👇 The pros and cons of flat pack custom fit cabinetry:

Pros:
Simple, no experience needed, no measurements needed, comes ready to go, less stress, ample storage, lockable drawers, compact and light.

Cons:
Expensive, could be a slower option than just making ikea furniture fit because you need to wait for it it be created and posted, difficult to install with little instructions. Thank god we had a team of carpenters helping us we couldn't have done it without them.

HUGE thank you to Jaedam @jdbc_building.
Jack and the team - you saved us! Not only did you do an amazing job but you made it fun ❤

What are your cabinetry recommendations for tiny homes? Have you got any questions? 😊
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📍 Wongan Hills 🌸 Where to find these flowers

📍 Wongan Hills 🌸 Where to find these flowers 👇

🌺 @lucindaseverlastings are an absolute delight to see. Created by a WA local, she has had a string of health problems but named her everlasting seeds after her daughter, Lucinda.

You can see this garden in the centre of town in Wongan Hills but Lucindas Everlastings are all over WA. Look for these iconic, bright pink flowers anywhere during Spring. ❤

🌸 Get behind and support them! You can buy them online or I believe at many stores in person. That way you can enjoy those pink flowers from your own home. Looks for "Lucindas everlastings".

Which is your fave photo? 🌻

Tour courtesy of Rob in Wongan Hills, check in at the visitor centre for this tour! 😊

If you're not into flowers you will be after visiting here. 😎

Make sure that you see the beautiful lookout too! 🙌

The flowers are so cute when you get to experience them up close like this. ❤💐
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More below for your Aussie lap 👇 to think we st

More below for your Aussie lap 👇 to think we still have 2 states to go 😅

5) Tropical North Queensland
Atherton Tablelands, Daintree Rainforest, Cairns and all the amazing little islands in between

4) Northern Territory
The Red Centre, Hot Springs, Daly Waters Pub, Litchfield and Kakadu

3) Australia's Northwest
The Gibb River Road, Karijini, Broome and Dampier Peninsula 🙌

2) Tasmania
Go for at least a month, tour the whole thing. Cradle Mountain and the Three Capes free version hike was our favourite part. Don't miss Mount Wellington, Maria Island, Bruny Island, Bicheno and Bay of fires.

1) Australia's Coral Coast
Gnaraloo, Kalbarri and Exmouth/Coral Bay are our highlights. The whole coast is exquisite though. Get in the water and go experience it.

Which is your favourite? 😊

PS this took way too long 😂

Inspo creds @nathsway 😍
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Where to find the goods 👇🌼 no gatekeeping ev

Where to find the goods 👇🌼 no gatekeeping everyone should see these delights! 😍

(Part 1 went over Depot Hill and Coalseam. So check that out if you missed it)

Part 2 we are starting with:

Exploring Kalbarri National Park where the wildflowers are blooming right now. @australiascoralcoast @kalbarriwa

@dguy_charters have tours inc, champagne, star gazing, sunset ✨

Leaving the coast we head inland to @australiasgoldenoutback to stay at @mellenbyestationstayyalgoo

Check out our longer reel posted a few days ago on this station for more information. The wreath flowers alone are a must see on your WA wildflower way tour. 💐

Lastly 45 mins drive from here is Morawa @shireofmorawa

A gorgeous little town with everlastings right near the centre of town.

Part 3 coming soon 🌼🌼🌼🌻🌻🌻

Starring @tessomewhere
@helen_jannesonbense
@_alexandracasey_ 🥰
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