The Anunaka's

03/11/2026

Guest Review
*****
We had a fantastic stay! The guesthouse is wonderfully quiet and peaceful, a perfect place to unwind. The kitchen is fully equipped, so we had everything we needed to cook. Rachelle was a lovely, welcoming host, and the check-in instructions were clear and easy to follow. Highly recommended. Thank you so much!
Niklas
Oct 26

03/11/2026

The Australian Magpies, "Koolbardies" in the Local Noongar language, are frequebt visitors to the property of the Anunaka's, walking and feeling the vibrations along the ground searching for insects and their larvae. Their diet can also include frogs, lizards, small animals and carrion as well as seeds. To tell the difference of the female and male, the nape, upper tail and shoulder of the male birds are entirely white, where the female birds have variably mottled grey backs, the rest of the body is black. The eye of adult birds is chestnut brown.
The Magpie is highly intelligent. They have been known to be cooperative, play and wrestle together. Although the Magpie is generally quite tame, some individuals become aggressive towards intruders, including humans, who venture too close to their nest sites, hence being swooped. When out and about on country, listen out for them calling and warning you are too close to their nests, they say if you let them know you can hear them by calling out to them and walk away from that tree, they may not swoop you, they do warn you tho. Pays to listen to country....
Magpies breed from August to November and lay a clutch of 3 to 5 eggs. Their nest are constructed in the outer branches of a tree, up to 15 meters above the ground. Females incubate the eggs for about 20 days, and the birds fledge after about 35 days.

03/11/2026

Guest Review
*****
Perfect peaceful weekend getaway location. A beautiful property, clean, good amenities, beautiful garden and really good communication. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
Kayla
Oct 26

03/11/2026

Guest Review
*****
Easy to find, Clean and Cozy, Lovely gardens
Liu
China
Oct 26

03/11/2026

Guest Review
*****
Nice Place and clean
Craig
Oct 26

03/11/2026

Guest Review
*****
Location was peaceful and beautiful house
Harpreet
Oct 26

30/10/2026

Find out whats on in November here in Margaret River

From Pair'd Festival, Geo Bay Cool Water Classic and Boy & Bear, there's plenty happening in the Margaret River Region this month.

Full article in the comments. 🔗

28/10/2026

Did you know this about the female kangaroo
Thanks to the Bridgetown wildlife rescue centre for the share...

Big thankyou to our wonderful admin extraordinaire lady Sharon Rigby who shared this post to me... thankyou Sharon ###x

PLEASE DONT for one second think that kangaroos breed like rabbits.. and most joeys do not make it to a reproductive age, unless in care and released at two years of age...like we do at Bridgetown Wildlife Rescue INC (BWR ) go the hard yards, we DO NOT Hand our joeys onto other shelters..our joeys are in care for at least 17 months .. from very young( 40 percent furless stage), to 20 to 23 kgs ...giving our joeys the best second chance.
Western Grey kangaroos do not have the ability for embryo diapause ### the only macropod that cant .

One joey in the pouch. One older joey still nursing. One embryo frozen in development waiting for the right moment. All at the same time. Nature built the most efficient baby machine on Earth.
Female kangaroos have two lateral vaginas for s***m transport one central birth canal and two separate uteruses. After a joey is born it crawls unaided into the pouch and attaches to a teat for months of continued development. Meanwhile a second embryo can enter a state called embryonic diapause pausing development until the pouch joey leaves. A third older joey may still return to nurse from a separate teat. Remarkably the mother produces two types of milk simultaneously — different compositions for the pouch joey and the older joey — from adjacent teats.
Shared for informational purposes only.
Source: Australian Museum / Journal of Reproduction and Fertility / National Geographic (peer-reviewed marsupial biology)

12/10/2026

The Noongar Season of Kambarang (October to November) is here, as we enjoy the rainbow of colours on country. Known as the wildflower season, (season of Birth), the rains have started to ease and Boodja (country) is warming, as we see the the clouds opening up and the Ngark (Sun) beginning to bring to life all the djet (flowers) of the land. We see the abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us.
For the animals, October is also the most likely time of the year that you will encounter a snake, as the reptiles start to awaken from their hibernation and look to make the most of the warmth to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food. It is also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. The Koolbardies (Magpies) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies.
Words from: Zac Webb, Wadandi Cultural Custodian.
Swooping season is here.
Dont forget, if you hear them calling out to you, they are warning you, you are getting close to their nests, just call back to them and let them know, you mean no harm and will go around and avoid their area.

12/10/2026

Our overseas guests are truly fascinated by the local Kangaroos.
So here is some great information on the local wildlife.
The Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) is the native kangaroo species commonly found in the Margaret River region, traditionally called Yonga by the Wadandi people, is the largest and most visible native animal in the Margaret River area. These kangaroos are well-adapted to the region’s Mediterranean climate, thriving in rural, forested, and grassland areas where there is access to water, shade, and open grazing spaces.
The local Wadandi people, Yonga holds deep cultural importance as a totem. It is considered part of their family (moort), and traditional practices involve respectful management and occasional ceremonial use of the kangaroo. This cultural connection emphasizes the need to protect and coexist with these native animals.
Kangaroos are commonly seen in open woodlands, pastures, and near residential areas where lawns and gardens provide food. They play an important ecological role by maintaining grasslands, fertilizing soil, and supporting a healthy ecosystem. Kangaroos are most active during dawn and dusk, often forming groups called mobs.
Kangaroos in the Margaret River region are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. While populations have increased in some areas, residents are encouraged to manage interactions responsibly, taking precautions to reduce vehicle collisions
Visitors to Margaret River can often spot kangaroos in natural settings, particularly in the forested areas and along rural roads. There are opportunities to observe kangaroos, safely and respectfully close by, as when driving along Ironstone Place, they are often seen grazing along the sides of the road. A local area close by is Culhane Road, where there are several mobs living and grazing in the area on each side of the road.
In summary, the Western Grey Kangaroo is the iconic and culturally significant kangaroo species native to Margaret River, thriving in both natural and semi-rural environments while contributing to the region’s biodiversity and ecological balance.