Hutt River Province
Hutt River Province
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Hywel Jakeway
Perth, Australia110 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Having been to Kalbarri a few times, a visit to Hutt River Province has been on the bucket list for a few years. Places like that fascinate me. Anyway, it’s about a 50 min drive from Kalbarri down some well-maintained unsealed roads. There’s a chapel, a wonderfully eccentric museum and a post office which doubles as the government offices. We met Prince Graeme who told us all about the place and was happy to answer any questions we had. He gave our daughters a Hutt River visa and we spent about an hour and a half just walking around and looking at the curios in the museum and trying to piece together the narrative of how the place declared its independence from Australia in 1970. Youngest daughter is the proud owner of a Hutt River flag as well. It really is worth the trouble of a detour to have a look round and to immerse yourself in something that is quintessentially Australian. Loved it more than I thought I would.
Written 4 January 2020
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Aussie64555
Perth, Australia189 contributions
Sept 2021
We first visited Hutt River Province in 2003 when Princess Shirley and Prince Leonard were fit and well. Sadly, since, both have passed away and it would appear the Province is no more. The history is very interesting and well worth researching. Prince Leonard came across as a very eccentric and interesting character when he was alive.
Written 13 September 2021
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Peterson2014
Jimboomba, Australia25 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
We visited this little gem while staying at Kalbarri and found the owner to be a real gentleman. The story behind Hutt River is really interesting and well told and we enjoyed looking around the place. Good little camp ground with amenities and some limited power also available. Dogs welcome. It cost us nothing to have a tour around camping does have a small fee.
Written 16 May 2014
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ezz65
Augusta, Australia70 contributions
June 2012 • Family
I first visited Hutt River in 1977 as student on a school camp. It was exciting to meet Prince Leonard and hear about his secession story due to wheat quotas. Everything was newly built and well maintained. We visited on a family trip in 2010 with my children. Unfortunately, not much maintenance has happened within the 'townsite', but there was original Pasito in the drink dispenser (original rip top cans! and no-one got ill). Plenty to look at and read, and my children were interested in this land within a land. Princess Shirley was still manning the post office and they still sell their money and stamps. A litte bit of kitsch on the way home from Kalbarri, but I wouldn't make the trip just for Hutt River.
Written 30 May 2013
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JDK
Perth, Australia34 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Have been following and reading of the Princes endeavours for years, and as we were in the area, decided to stop by. We were met by Prince Graeme, a lovely chap and still enthused sharing the families story with visitors. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area.
Written 16 October 2018
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Julian A
Perth, Australia110 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
This was one experience that has to be seen to be appreciated. If you want an idea of what this is all about, the Wiki page certainly gives you an idea of the premise. We were really not sure of what to expect. We had a brochure that we picked up in Kalbarri with a map of how to find the place, and I had seen on the website what was available, but actually visiting the place is a different experience. The Principality of Hutt River is run by one family, and although visiting the place gives you a sense of tacky, the dedication of the 'locals' to what they are standing for makes it certainly worth the visit. Seriously, if you have ever heard of the place, or especially if you haven't, then drop in to Hutt River and experience what makes a truly 'Ocker' Aussie, a truly 'Ocker' non-Aussie! Well done!
Written 28 March 2016
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Gail C
Chester, UK88 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
We wanted to have our passports stamped and see what the principality had to offer.
Greeted by Price Graeme and shown round by Prince Leonard, it's quite an experience. I can see it wouldn't be to everyone's taste, but we enjoyed seeing the paraphernalia gathered over the years from all over the globe. The Prince at 90 is in good shape and, once he got going, was very entertaining.
It's not a money-making enterprise by any means. $4 to stamp a passport is all that's required. We bought a set of 6 stubby coolers for $30 (bargain) and a couple of stickers.
The prince asked us to record how many countries we'd visited this year including Hutt River. Not the usual visitor book entry.
Interesting family with a good story to tell.
Greeted by Price Graeme and shown round by Prince Leonard, it's quite an experience. I can see it wouldn't be to everyone's taste, but we enjoyed seeing the paraphernalia gathered over the years from all over the globe. The Prince at 90 is in good shape and, once he got going, was very entertaining.
It's not a money-making enterprise by any means. $4 to stamp a passport is all that's required. We bought a set of 6 stubby coolers for $30 (bargain) and a couple of stickers.
The prince asked us to record how many countries we'd visited this year including Hutt River. Not the usual visitor book entry.
Interesting family with a good story to tell.
Written 18 March 2016
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gmj_ni
Perth, Western Australia, Australia112 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
No visit to Kalbarri is complete without visiting the Hutt River Province. I was happy to take my family on that drive from Kalbarri in my 4 wheel drive. I think the WA government should have paved the roads from the Ogilve Road West right up to the Principality. But we were very happy with our experience over there. We were honoured to meet Prince Greame Casely who invited my family to the sights of the little province. I loved the Princess Shirley Chapel. Wow such a wonderful small chapel dedicated to HRH Princess Shirley who passed away in 2013. The current ruler Prince Leonard Casely is 90 years old but thankfully in good health. He came out personally to meet with us and readily stood for pictures with my family. Royalty to me is what I saw in Prince Leonard- a self made man who founded the Hutt River Principality after ceding from the Australia in 1970. Both he and his son Prince Greame were down to earth persons with no airs that one associates with Kings and Princes and in my eyes are the Real Royalty, not Royalty gained by looting other countries and making themselves rich. This prince is a very learned person with published studies in Physics, Mathematics and General Studies. I hope to meet with the Prince next year on my next trip to Kalbarri with my family.
Written 9 February 2016
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Janet W
Perth, Australia167 contributions
June 2013 • Couples
Had heard about Hutt River but did not know the history of why Prince Leonard seceded. Having read the history now, good on him. Sadly Princess Shirley was not well and in Perth where Prince Leonard was visiting her. We weren't blown away by the place but it was interesting and as we were in the area, we popped in. It is interesting to note that a thesis on the secession has been written by an international law student, which has been distributed around the world. It is great that a good old Aussie has stuck one up the bureaucrats.
Written 25 June 2013
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Pavli
World140 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
So you drive to the middle of nowhere and voila there is a self proclaimed territory within Australia! On our arrival we were greeted by a member of a royal family who was very friendly and told us loads about the history of the Province etc. You get a stamp in your passport for 4 dollars, you can also purchase a postcards/stemps and send it! Definitelly an interesting place to see.
Written 13 November 2017
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Hutt River is between Northampton and Kalbarri. Turn left towards Chilmony Rd from the NW Coastal Hwy past Northampton. Follow the sealed part until you reach the intersection with W Ogilvie RD (about 15km), turn left. From there it's another 18km of unsealed road towards Hutt River. Drivable with care in dry conditions.
Written 8 January 2015
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