We are camped just 5 kms south of Margaret River. No water here. Dump point in town with no potable water. Have asked at info centre where we can access potable water. No joy other than to stay at a caravan park. Can someone help. Thanks
mylestom said
08:04 PM Feb 7, 2017
Their in drought down there, possibly the Information centre is right.
Maybe too many, asking for everything free, all the time.
Garages possible when you buy fuel is an another option.
NannyJam said
09:08 PM Feb 7, 2017
Most sports grounds have taps/loos... maybe try the Margret River Sports Complex?
kiwijims said
09:31 PM Feb 7, 2017
Hi, Rongela, you could have a look at this Site...........
I would think that police would help or behind the main street there is a toile block that has potable water access
Swoffer said
12:34 AM Feb 8, 2017
mylestom wrote:
Their in drought down there,
Really ?
Where did that info come from ?
woolman said
09:49 AM Feb 8, 2017
Swoffer wrote:
mylestom wrote:
Their in drought down there,
Really ?
Where did that info come from ?
Just because the sun is shining it is not a drought.
Aussie1 said
10:23 AM Feb 8, 2017
You all sure you have the spelling correct on that town. Could have sworn the correct spelling was Markup River :)
Treecrest14 said
02:08 PM Feb 8, 2017
Wikicamps has a dump point shown at MR Shire Depot off Wallcliffe Rd. There is a Recreational Centre just west of there (51 Walcliffe Rd) which has water!
Regards
Glen
Rongela said
02:15 PM Feb 8, 2017
Thanks Treecrest. We enquired at the Rec Center and the lady there did not know where we could get water. Still waiting for someone at the shire to call me re. water.
Bryan said
03:42 PM Feb 8, 2017
Aussie1 wrote:
You all sure you have the spelling correct on that town. Could have sworn the correct spelling was Markup River :)
That's why I bypass the place and go on to Augusta
boab said
08:51 PM Feb 8, 2017
Mark up river is one of the biggest rip off places i have ever been to and i am 6th generation west australian even most of the wine from the region is grossly over rated and very much over priced
kiwijims said
05:36 AM Feb 9, 2017
boab wrote:
Mark up river is one of the biggest rip off places i have ever been to and i am 6th generation west australian even most of the wine from the region is grossly over rated and very much over priced
I have to agree with you boab,
We went on a wine tour of the area some years back, tried many free samples and found a few that were reasonably, but were shocked at the door prices they were charging,
On returning to Perth, I called into Dan Murphy's and found the same wine for sale there at 1/4 the price !!!
K.J.
adreamer said
12:48 PM Feb 9, 2017
Rongela wrote:
We are camped just 5 kms south of Margaret River. No water here. Dump point in town with no potable water. Have asked at info centre where we can access potable water. No joy other than to stay at a caravan park. Can someone help. Thanks
What's wrong with actually buying some water from supermarket? If that is no good, move on.
Once water hits the ground you pay!
Helen
mylestom said
08:57 PM Feb 9, 2017
The drought is there, no need to be smart about it
Lots of people suffering, with the lack of water.
Doesn't take much observation or talking to the locals to get that information.
Also Margaret River has some fantastic Wineries and wines.
Comments against an area because they wont give you free water or cheaper wines.
Seems like a trend here.
We paid for our Caravan Park, supported a few wineries and had our shipped to the East Coast.
Also supported the Chocolate Factory (Gabriels), Venison Farm, Cheese Factory, Nougat and Fudge Factory.
Stop demanding that everything be supplied for nothing or at your perceived cost.
Wont endear you to those small businesses trying to survive.
boab said
10:01 PM Feb 9, 2017
Not sure where you get your info from mylestom but there is no drought and if there is no potable water in the town that is pretty poor i dont know of any other place in the south west that dosent supply water and its not commonly known as markup river for no reason your better off going down to Augusta
Swoffer said
10:33 PM Feb 9, 2017
mylestom wrote:
The drought is there, no need to be smart about it
And your information on this drought comes from where mylestom ?
Rongela said
12:33 AM Feb 10, 2017
Ok everyone. Thanks for your input. We have found potable water in the vicinity of the dump point. Not an RV friendly town if looking for potable water is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Went to Dunsborough today and not only a number of places with accessible water they also have 240v. Power outlets available for public use. What a difference. No drought there either.
Aussie1 said
12:09 PM Feb 10, 2017
Hi Rongela, Glad to hear you found a solution. All in all the south west of WA is quite nice (as far as scenery goes). Problem is it has developed a little above it's station (so to speak) in terms of how it perceives itself as an exclusive "wine and food "area. It has been my experience that profit comes ahead of everything (as Kiwijim stated quite correctly about inflated wine prices), so not to be able to get some water is very typical of the local attitude. As for supporting this area, believe me, there are many (and I mean many "hobbyist's" that open an "exclusive winery" and then expect the "punters" to support there lifestyle). And no, I do not believe there is any drought in the area. Sorry someone suggested "just go buy bottled water" I considered that a very unhelpful statement, but there you go, some people are like that.
I also have a theory about the SW peoples attitudes. They don't get a lot of sun all year round so as a result they lack a little in vitamin D. I have observed that as you progress north in WA the towns and there people become more and more friendly (as result of more sunshine as you go). Well that' my take on it :)
Please continue to enjoy your SW experiences and above all, travel safe.
Rongela said
02:12 PM Feb 10, 2017
Thanks Aussie. My observations as well. We won't let things stop us enjoying the area just the same. Off to get water now.
Maybe too many, asking for everything free, all the time.
Garages possible when you buy fuel is an another option.
Hi, Rongela, you could have a look at this Site...........
"https://www.margaretriver.com/services/rubbish-dump-point-water-fill/"
K.J.
I would think that police would help or behind the main street there is a toile block that has potable water access
Really ?
Where did that info come from ?
Just because the sun is shining it is not a drought.
Regards
Glen
That's why I bypass the place and go on to Augusta
I have to agree with you boab,
We went on a wine tour of the area some years back, tried many free samples and found a few that were reasonably, but were shocked at the door prices they were charging,
On returning to Perth, I called into Dan Murphy's and found the same wine for sale there at 1/4 the price !!!
K.J.
What's wrong with actually buying some water from supermarket? If that is no good, move on.
Once water hits the ground you pay!
Helen
Lots of people suffering, with the lack of water.
Doesn't take much observation or talking to the locals to get that information.
Also Margaret River has some fantastic Wineries and wines.
Comments against an area because they wont give you free water or cheaper wines.
Seems like a trend here.
We paid for our Caravan Park, supported a few wineries and had our shipped to the East Coast.
Also supported the Chocolate Factory (Gabriels), Venison Farm, Cheese Factory, Nougat and Fudge Factory.
Stop demanding that everything be supplied for nothing or at your perceived cost.
Wont endear you to those small businesses trying to survive.
And your information on this drought comes from where mylestom ?
I also have a theory about the SW peoples attitudes. They don't get a lot of sun all year round so as a result they lack a little in vitamin D. I have observed that as you progress north in WA the towns and there people become more and more friendly (as result of more sunshine as you go). Well that' my take on it :)
Please continue to enjoy your SW experiences and above all, travel safe.