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Rona Chiera is nuts about tourism

Rona Chiera — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:10:02 +0000

Gingin is the heart of the Moore River region and has really earned its heart medal with a community like ours. I was heading into our Gingin Tourism AGM meeting last night a little squashed and stiffled. I see the potential of tourism just one hour north of Perth. I know we are known as virgin territory, but I see that busy people no longer have the time or funds to travel to the Margaret River region three hours south of Perth, Western Australia.I will never give in on something that I can see the potential for and this includes my passion for tourism and my people. Last night I was one of the last men standing to remain on the tourism committee along with Mike from Brookside Accommodation. Our two other committee members were our government Gingin Councillor and Norm Skoglund our Small Business Development Centre Government representative. Going into the AGM I was overwhelmed with the back up support waiting there to take on positions as committee members to get our tourism group the kick start it needs. We need vision beyond our borders for tourism, agriculture, community and business. I have the strength,courage, drive and commitment to deliver based on any hurdle that is put in front of me. I enjoy networking with our entire community groups and the strength in numbers for our 2011/2012 Gingin Tourism committee is overwhelmingly awesome. They believed in me to make the right choices for the greater community and I will always uphold in that honesty and belief.
I am very thankful in the work that our teams of volunteers have created over the years to get us where we are today. I am nuts about my community and tourism.

Indian Ocean Drive-Route 60-Self Drive Pinnacles

Rona Chiera — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:40:10 +0000

Route 60, Indian Ocean Drive, Self Drive Pinnacles Tours
Experience the Moore River region, Turquoise Coast and unwrap one of Western Australia’s most famous natural icons, the Pinnacles.
A self drive itinerary from Perth to the internationally famous Pinnacles has never been so easy.

Provides a safer and shorter route travelling north of Western Australia
Freedom, flexibility and get the real feel for our region in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle.
Multiple parking bays and overtaking lane opportunities
Scenic Indian Ocean coastal route with viewing point at Wedge Island
Uninterrupted sealed coastal route direct from the city of Perth, Western Australia
The “Perfect Pinnacles” route
30 minutes off your journey between Lancelin and Cervantes
Increased activities and accommodation options
Hot spot for enthusiasts that love adventurous outdoor activities
An enjoyable drive that gives you the option to lengthen or shorten your stay
Western Australia is the outdoor playground capital of Australia.
Rona Chiera
Moore River Holidays

I love you Moore, Virgin Territory according to SCOOP magazine.

Rona Chiera — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:51:50 +0000

Necker Isand experienced tropical storms with winds up to 90mph and a powerful large lightning storm came around 4am and hit the house. Richard’s son Sam and nephew Jack rushed to the house and helped get everyone out and many thanks to Kate Winslet for helping to carry Richard’s 90 year mum out of the main house to safety. Kate Winslet was wondering when a Director was going to shout CUT! Isn’t it amazing, that no matter how BIG the tragedy, you can always see the humourous side of life. Moore River Holidays would like to extend our holiday home to you all. According to our local SCOOP Magazine who I believe is the greatest travel & tourism magazine that Perth, Western Australia has to offer, Moore River Holidays is located on the cusp of Virgin territory. If we are going to claim our area as Virgin territory according to page 90 and 91 of the SCOOP Magazine July to December 2011 Issue, I want to see it branded with the real Virgin brand with Richard Branson heading our way and claiming this territory as his Virgin territory.
Just over one hour north of Perth and we are claiming this as Virgin territory?
Got some ideas on how to do this?
Rona Chiera

Shlumpadinka Sleepover Spring Party- Oprah Winfrey word

Rona Chiera — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:07:54 +0000

Shlumpadinka
The word Oprah Winfrey made up a long time ago to describe slumpy housewives, the types that are wearing the same sweats they wore yesterday and the day before. They usually have more than one child and are running around nonstop and have been totally worn out and given up on how they look.

Spring is officially world Shlumpadinka season for 2011 and the Shlumpadinka Sleepover Party begins here in Western Australia. A world first Shlumpadinka Sleepover Party. This year, 2011, our Moore River Holiday home is available for the first, Sisterhood of the Shlumpadinka’s Sleepover Party. We will measure the success of the Shlumpadinka Sleepover Spring Party from our individual bookings this year, and then open the Shlumpadinka Sleepover Party to greater groups of women next year. My thoughts are creating a full Shlumpadinka season, being winter, as we can get out our UGG boots and really complete the Shlumpadinka look. Australia’s winter is from June till August, but in other parts of the world winter is designated at different times of the year. As we are on 40 acres on the Moore River, just one hour north of Perth, this would make an easy getaway for us busy Shlumpadinka housewives, as the rural setting means you don’t have to bring out your besties, just invite your besties along. I personally need my Shlumpadinka moments just to chill out and I am a proud Shlumpadinka and high roller housewife. A high roller housewife loves to curl with the girls, so bring your hair rollers too. Moore River Holidays is located directly off Indian Oprah Drive, oops, Indian Ocean Drive. i love you Oprah!
Shlumpadinka Sleepover Party: Stay Frumpy Friday till Shlumpadinka Sunday
Shlumpadinka face: little or no make up
Shlumpadinka dress code: PJ’s and tracksuits
Shlumpadinka syndrome: Laugh, Love & Lounge a little. Share stories with girlfriends
Shlumpadinka dance moves: Shlumpadinka Sexy
Shlumpadinka breakfast: Opraisin Toast, tea & coffee
Shlumpadinka lunch: Panini press sandwiches
This Shlumpadinka Sleepover Party blog wording may change, as I am wanting to be respectful on words written, just in case I am infringing on Oprah’s or anyone’s trademarks
Thanks my Shlumpadinkas and High Roller Housewives
Rona Chiera of Moore River Holidays 0419 909 167
Gingin, Heart of the Moore River region, Perth, Western Australia.

Tony Fini’s 80th Birthday celebrations for Moore River region

Rona Chiera — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:18:14 +0000

I am working on Tony Fini’s 80th birthday celebrations for the entire month of November 2011 in Gingin, heart of the Moore River region. This is what I have written up so far, however I would like to know what you want to see showcased for Tony Fini’s 80th birthday, so you can contribute to an Italian styled festival of fun in the Moore River region.
A little more Italy
Help us celebrate Tony Fini’s 80th Birthday.
The Moore River region is showcasing a cultural love affair with all things Italian
A Month long of celebrations this November 2011
The Moore River region is the largest olive growing region in Western Australia and this November we get to celebrate Tony Fini’s love of olives, his heritage, his love of the land and the Moore River region for his 80th birthday. All around the Shire of Gingin and throughout our local businesses we will fly the Italian flag in honour of Tony Fini’s 80th birthday and we will serve and showcase some of our favourite Italian dishes.
Our Western Australian communities have a natural love affair of all things Italian. We are proud to be a region that is rich in Australian, European and Asian traditions and passions.
Enjoy our wines, cheeses, honey and olives at Fini Olives and our vineyards and wineries. Arts, antipasto and platters: A selection of Mediterranean foods awaits you amongst our local accommodation providers, activities and attractions.
One hour north of Perth, Why wait for a long weekend?
www.gingintourism.com.au click on the EVENTS tab to see what food and fun Italian mania our community have lined up for you.
Happy 80th Birthday Tony Fini

This event will be Sponsored by Gingin Coast Tourism Association Inc.
Written by Rona Chiera of Moore River Holidays.

High Tea & Tarot

Rona Chiera — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:42:45 +0000

High Tea & Tarot
On Granville
Granville Hall, Weld Street, Gingin. 10am-4pm Sunday 25th September 2011
High Tea entry: $10.00 includes glass of sparkling or wine

A dash of grandeur
Australia’s first High Tea &Tarot premiers in Gingin, Western Australia
Gingin’s first memorable High Tea is set to thrill.
An afternoon tea sitting is typically…well they…may cause a spill!

High Tea Menu
Cup of Tea or coffee
Selection of afternoon tea sandwiches
Scone & farm fresh conserves or mini cake
$6.50
Mini High Tea serving sizes also available $5.00

Join us for the Western Australia’s great readers for our High Tea & Tarot event:
Joy Arena of Inspirational Hope, W.A. Psychic of the Year 2011 awarded by Psychic Association of Australia.

Roxy O’Reilly Author of two books and Specialized Tea Leaf Reader & Trainer present her High Tea with a Twist

Enjoy smooth music & your special moments by bringing a camera and uploading your favourite bits onto Facebook as you sit and ponder your tarot & tea leaf readings over a delicious High Tea provided by our caterer who will delight you with their gourmet greats.
High Tea & Tarot will offer a variety of pampering moments and alternative health from clairvoyant readings, reflexology, Bowen therapy, massage and beauty regimes, astrology & numerology charts, reflexology, magic, palm readings, alternate healings, therapeutic beauty, olive skincare and bee products. Crystal healing, Reiki, Fieldenkraust, healing hands, meditation, runes, spiritual awareness
Stall holders if you would like to contact GCTA regarding our unique event please contact us at

High Tea & Tarot is sponsored by Gingin Coast Tourism Association Inc.
www.gingintourism.com.au info@gingintourism.com.au
Gingin is the Heart of the Moore River region. Places to visit if you get to enjoy a weekend in the Moore River region: Jylland Vineyard, Riseborough Estate and Art Gallery, Moore River Tours, Guilderton,Caladenia Mini Golf, West Coast Honey, Fini Olives, CU@PARK, Gingin Observatory, Gingin Gravity Discovery Centre, Regans Ridge Olives, 1300 Trail Rides,

Lancelin Ocean Classic

Rona Chiera — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:28:37 +0000

Moore River Holidays was invited to return as a sponsor of Lancelin Ocean Classic.
Lancelin Ocean Classic is a major windsurfing event that was initailly dreamt up by a group of local windsurfers. Their dream and passion for their sport has paid off and they have been going for over 25 years, now with the support of TourismWA, Eventscorp, Small Business Centre & the Chambers.
The Lancelin Ocean Classic in just over one hour north of Perth, Western Australia.
Just over 30 minute before the internationally famous Pinnacle in Cervantes.
Lancelin is a small fishing town that oozes coolness! Directly off Indian Ocean Drive
Who loves you Moore, Moore River region.

15 Fast Facts about the Pinnacles

Rona Chiera — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:12:50 +0000

The Pinnacles Fast Facts
•Nickname: Rock Stars in the Outback
•Distance: Located just 250km north of Perth, Western Australia. An ideal day trip from Perth
•Distance from Moore River Holidays: 149 km
•Location: Nambung National Park, Cervantes, Western Australia
•Area: covers an area of 17,487 hectares
•Heights: from centimetres in size up to 5 metres
•Formed: Formed 25,000 to 30,000 years ago after the Indian Oceans coastal winds eroded the surrounding sand, leaving the limestone pillars exposed to the elements.
•History: The first known European recording of the Nambung area dates back to 1658, when the North and South Hummocks first appeared on Dutch maps. The Hummocks were also mentioned in navigator Philip Parker King’s journal in about 1820. Nambung is an Aboriginal word that means crooked or winding and it was from this river that the park was named.
•The Pinnacles Desert remained relatively unknown until the late 1960s, when the Department of Lands and Surveys agreed to add the area to the already existing national park, which had been established in 1956.
•Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre is Located within the Nambung National Park and it is a fascinating interpretative display focused on the region’s unique flora, fauna, national parks and nature.
•Access: light vehicles can access Nambung National Park Pinnacles by road. Access to the Pinnacles area itself is by means of a 100 metre walking trail from the car park. You must remain on the designated tracks within the park.
•Address: Pinnacles Drive, via Nambung National Park Cervantes 6511
••Facilities: Wheelchair access, information bay, picnic area, rubbish bins, barbeque facilities and toilets are available.
•Gear: Hat, sunscreen sturdy footwear and bottled water as no drinking water is available.
•Wildflowers: showcases fabulous wildflowers between August and October
•Pinnacles Lookout and is a 4-5 kilometre walk through the Nambung National Park. The little Painted Desert and unusual white dunes can also be viewed from the lookout
•Animals: Western grey kangaroos grazing on the vegetation. They may let you approach quite closely if you are quiet and keep your movements to a minimum. Emus and white-tailed black-cockatoos, bobtail lizards, goulds monitors and the harmless carpet pythons, birds of prey such as a black-shouldered kite, hovering above the ground in search of a meal.
•Native plant varieties: Panjang (a low wattle), coastal banjine, Acacia truncata, quandong (Santalum acuminatum), yellow tailflower (Anthocercis), thick-leaved fanflower (Scaevola crassifolia) and white clematis and cockies tongues are some of Nambung’s common plant species. Parrotbush (Dryandra sessilis) becomes more common as you get closer to the Pinnacles and candle banksia(Banksia attenuata), firewood banksia (Banksia menziesii)and sawtooth banksia (Banksia prionotes) are also common in the park.
•The science: Science has solved the riddle posed by the Pinnacles: they were formed from limestone-rich sand, ancient sea shells crushed into powder by the ocean and swept inland by wind and waves. Once this shell-sand had reached the area, a complex process over thousands of years turned created this natural wonder known as the Pinnacles. Every time it rained, the water would cause some of the calcium carbonate in the shell-sand to seep into the ground, hardening and slowly forming the Pinnacles beneath the ground. Bushfires and erosion caused the surrounding loose sand to blow away, leaving behind the natural splendour of the Pinnacles that we enjoy today.
•Stromatolites – Just south of Cervantes is Lake Thetis which is known for its stromatolites – are rocklike formations dubbed the “ancient living fossils” because they are formed by millions of tiny living organisms.

10 reasons to self drive Indian Ocean Drive

Rona Chiera — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:16:44 +0000

Experience the Moore River region, Turquoise Coast and unwrap one of Western Australia’s most famous natural icons, the Pinnacles.

A self drive itinerary from Perth to the internationally famous Pinnacles has never been so easy.
10 reasons to self drive Indian Ocean Drive

•Provides a safer and shorter route travelling north of Western Australia
•Freedom, flexibility and get the real feel for our region in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle.
•Multiple parking bays and overtaking lane opportunities
•Scenic Indian Ocean coastal route with viewing point at Wedge Island
•Uninterrupted sealed coastal route direct from the city of Perth, Western Australia
•The “Perfect Pinnacles” route
•30 minutes off your journey between Lancelin and Cervantes
•Increased activities and accommodation options
•Hot spot for enthusiasts that love adventurous outdoor activities
•An enjoyable drive that gives you the option to lengthen or shorten your stay
Why wait for a long weekend?

Gingin Observatory are in the zone

Rona Chiera — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:10:50 +0000

Gingin Observatory should feel spaced out about becoming finalists in the Tourism Council WA Awards. Knowing how hard Carol, Donna and their team work to create an out of this world experience for you at the Gingin Observatory, we ought to congratulate them.
Gingin Observatory was announced as a finalist in the Tourist Attractions category of the 2010 Western Australian Tourism Awards last night. All the Gingin Observatory staff attended the event to celebrate this wonderful achievement and to be recognised as one of the top attractions in the WA tourism industry, right here in Gingin. The Gingin Observatory is located on the same property as the Gravity Discovery Centre. Science is so cool!
Just one hour north of Perth in the Moore River region.

For images or interviews please contact Carol Redford on 0427 554 035 or carol@ginginobservatory.com