Blogs from Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia, Oceania - page 6

We enjoyed our time in Kalbarri. We took some great drives around the red cliffs where the limestone coast made similar formations to the Great Ocean Road. There is a walk from one end to the other but we mostly drove and walked to the cliff edge. We also went to a sea horse farm where sea horses were bred to go to aquariums. It is another area for wildflowers but it's still a bit early to see a lot. Yesterday we drove the long outback road to Carnarvon - red soil, grey-green plants and not a lot else but one or two roadhouses. We got here yesterday afternoon and the first thing that struck us was - it was hot! Wow! First time in a long time. We instantly got into cooler clothes, put the ... read more

Day 41 (Sunday 31-May-09, NJJ) On the road at 10.20am. Stopped after a time at Minilya Roadhouse to refuel. Got to Carnarvon about 2pm. Checked into a tourist park. Phoned the Mams then relaxed by the pool. We got the table and chairs out and sat outside for the evening for wine, dips and biscuits for Jamie's birthday treat followed by gourmet frozen yoghurt and then choc' dessert, ooh yum! Watched Underbelly again then went to sleep. No birthday cards or pressies this year!... read more

Distance traveled 838km/4300km(19%)4 nights stayed 13th May(day ten)as we broke camp and steered Washongi out of Kalbarri for Shark Bay,about 300kms further up the coast.The first 60kms is through the Kalbarri National Park and despite many signs warning of animals,they are scarce and this isn’t anything like one of our game reserves.We did spot a few roo’s but that was it……at two of the gorge viewing sites we took walks down to the banks of the Murchison River and it was eerily quiet with only the gently whispering wind making any sound.Bird calls were few.A silent,parched land and it becomes clear why so many of this country’s creatures are nocturnal feeders.On the subject of kangaroo’s we saw far more dead ones(road kill)than those alive and merrily hopping through the scrub lands.Once out of the park it ... read more

DAY 187 What a lovely nights sleep, it was a lovely warm night, well there was a cool breeze that drifted in through the open window flaps every now and again. We did wake up at 7.00 but chose to stay in bed a little longer as it was so comfy. I think Andy was up first anyway, I know, he usually is. Today we will explore a little bit of Carnarvon, but first we take the sleeping bags and blankets out to hang on the line for a decent airing. Then I find the thorns in the grass, ouch! Mat the owner sees me and shouts across, “they really hurt don’t they!” Yes they jolly well do! After a shower and a bacon and egg sandwich we venture into Carnarvon, first driving to the “OTC” ... read more

Marg didn’t get much sleep last night as we are camped near the workshop and they left their radio on all night. (not happy jan), so after breakfast we tour the country side another very warm morning about 30 but after lunch a sea breeze picked up and it was cool around 25 Marg caught up on some sleep(nanny nap). We got back to camp about 1pm and we decided to go to Coral bay tomorrow so we rang to make sure that they were camp sites available there. Rang Bayview Coral Bay caravan park and they wanted $37/night bit rich so rang the blowholes (point quobba) next to free night $5.50. At sunset we are going back to the lighthouse to hopefully get some pics of the sun setting over the ocean ... read more