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Brigadoon

A bright locality up in the hills over-looking the Swan Valley, adjacent to Baskerville and Upper Swan


North to Bullsbrook

 

South to Herne Hill

West to Henley Brook

 

 

 

Brigadoon - Bells Rapids

 

Bells Rapids is an attractive part of the Avon River in Brigadoon. Good June rains see the river flowing quite well and a couple of hardy fellows seem to be kayak practising for the Avon Decent which is held in early August July 2011

 

Brigadoon - Bells Rapids

 

The Avon waters are a little more tranquil just here. Quite a few people are picnicking in the adjacent park and enjoying clambering over the rocks. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - Bells Rapids

 

Another view of the Avon River looking through the trees. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - Bells Rapids

 

Water rushes across the rocks over there. In the foreground the water is a lot calmer. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - State Equestrian Centre

 

Close to Bells Rapids is the State Equestrian Centre - on Cathedral Avenue. This is the front of the building. Bond and Connell - Alan and Laurie? Inside is a shop and administration offices. To the rear is an under-cover arena. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - State Equestrian Centre

 

A peak inside the arena at the back. Children practice on their ponies on the sand floor with music playing to help them through their movements. Very impressive. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - Fire Station

 

This is the Brigadoon fire station located on Cathedral Avenue. July 2011

 

 

Brigadoon - Land Sales Office

 

Peet's land-sales office up at Bells look-out point on Campersic Road with probably one of the best aspects Perth has to offer. July 2011

 

 

Brigadoon - Paddocks

 

A view north across the paddocks to the hills from the land-sales office. Over to the left is Campersic Road. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - Paddocks

 

Another view from the land-sales office, this time looking down into the valley where Bells Rapids is located. July 2011

 

Brigadoon - View To Rapids

 

And a final view, this time zooming is a bit on the Avon River near the rapids. You can see the interstate rail lines snaking their way through the hills. July 2011


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