Rocky Gully

Kelmscott to Rocky Gully Tour 1996 – 13 days, 827 km cumulative distance. The aim of this trip was to follow the route of the 1991 ride as far as a resort on the Muirs Highway, then, instead of turning back west as in 1991, to continue east as far as Rocky Gully, then return by some of the route followed in 1987, but this time going all the way back to Cottesloe.

There is nothing special about Rocky Gully except that, before I successfully rode to the Stirlings from Albany in 1993, I had a plan to stay at Rocky Gully on the way from Manjimup to Cranbrook as a way of getting into the Stirlings from the west, by a series of achievable day’s rides.  ... Read more

Nyamup to Rocky Gully, day 6, Sunday 20 October 1996. I awoke on a frosty, sunny morning a little after six. The sun shone brightly on the back of the house. I had more biscuits, sultanas and hot chocolate, washed the pots and dishes, tidied the house and left a little sadly at 8:08. I should have made the effort to get going earlier. I rode up the hill, then down to the Muirs Highway.

The road was hilly at first, gradually becoming more gently undulating. The regional radio station I had been listening to faded and I couldn’t get the Great Southern regional until later in the day.

Winds were mostly calm during the day, with spells of light NE, N, NW.  ... Read more

Rocky Gully to Kojonup, day 7, Monday 21 October 1996. When I awoke, not long after six, the sky was overcast and steady light rain had been falling for some time. I hoped it would clear before I got going, and I didn’t want to wait too long. The maps hadn’t been consistent about the exact distance I was facing – it could be well over 80 km, and I didn’t want to take it too fast.

The family were not yet astir. I crept around into the dining area and loaded up on cereal and toast, jams and butter and coffee while reading my magazine. I showered, dressed and packed up without seeing anyone and left Rocky Gully at 7:56.  ... Read more

Rocky Gully is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The town is located along the Muirs Highway and about 8km from the Kent River.