Second part of our trip on the West Coast towards Perth.
After the Northern point of mainland Australia (Cape York, in July), we reached Steep Point, the Westernmost one. We doubted our abilities in reaching that point considering all the warnings and the very thoughtful advises such as “you should be right, mate”. Although challenging at times we managed quite well. We must have gained some 4wdriving experience since we left Brisbane some 18’000ks away…
We wanted to see more of the Western Australia’s famous wildflowers but unfortunately were a bit too late in season. Still, we enjoyed a few late patches ranging from pink to blue, white, purple, yellow and orange. Quite beautiful!
The return to “civilisation” closing up on Perth was quite contrasting and a big choc to the system.
October 6th, Gladstone Scenic Lookout, North West Coastal HwyHamelin Pool Stromatolites, the oldest and largest living fossils on earthNanga BayNanga Beach Bay, made of tiny cockle shellsOctober 7th, Shell Beach, WA. There is no sand, just cockle shells. Some deposits are as much as ten metres deep.Vermin proof fence, Shell Beach, WA
Eagle BluffThong Shak (!), Denham LookoutOctober 8th, Monkey Mia, WADuring a see cruise in Shark Bay we sadly witnessed a stranded whale surrounded by sharks waiting… So sad. The crew had tried to help to swim away the previous day but there she was again.one of the many predators circling…dugonOctober 11th, Francois Peron NP, WA
Old shering shed, Peron Heritage Precinct
October 12th, Goulet Bluff, Denham – Hamelin Rd
Useless Loop RdCannot complain about the neighbours! Tamala campground
Beautiful evening sky, leading to quite a storm overnight with heavy rain and severe winds. Glad our camper made it through and we too!October 13th, Heading for Steep Point!
Well worth the worries!
Blue-tongue Skink/Shingleback lizard
We made it!
On our way to the blowholes, quite another chalenging ride!Dicko’s LookoutThunder Bay Blowholes, Edel Land NP, WA
Wild goats
October 14th, returning the gate keys from our camp at TamalaJust pumping some air back in as we return to some more normal tracks!Butchers Track, WA
Wooleen Station old relics…
Trying to clean a beautiful fish received this morningMurchison River, Wooleen StationIt tasted beautiful!
October 15th, our dunnies
Coolcalalaya Rd
Ross Graham Lookout, Murchison River, Kalbarri NP
October 16th, a few hours on horseback for a change, Big River Ranch, Kalbarri
Z-Bend River Trail, Kalbarri NP, WADelicious homemade cured duckbreast
Meanarra Hill Lookout, Kalbarri NP, WAOctober 17th, Kalbarri NP
Nature’s window, Kalbarri NP
if you look hard enough, you may see some whales!…much better with binoculars
Hutt Lagoon, a pink color lake due to the presence of carotenoid-producing algae, often used in cosmetics.
October 18thOctober 19th, Green Head, WAOctober 20th, The Pinnacles, Nambung NP, WA
Wedge Island Road, WAWedge Lookout, Indian Ocean Rd, WAIndian Ocean Drive, WA
October 21st, On our way to Fremantle, having a bit of a rest from our car, Perth Railway Station, WAFremantle, WA
October 23rd, Perth, WAnice capuccino on the Swan RiverCool way to visit some of Perth iconic sites. Third time for us on segways.
