5 - 6 May 2012

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It looks as though the sunny weather has disappeared for a while and the last few days have generally been cloudy and wet but it's still quite tolerable as the temperature is mild.

Saturday started very wet but started to clear mid-morning as we sauntered around Dongara and took a look at the local markets. As we headed towards Geraldton we had to literally dodge some tumble weeds along the highway that were the size of beach balls........thought you only saw such things in bad westerns.

After a pit stop in Geraldton we moved to the mid-west coastal town of Kalbarri. The town came highly recommended and on first look it did not disappoint. Surrounded by a rugged coastline and a national park it looks to be a beautiful spot. Our campsite at a local caravan park was overlooking the Murchison River which near sunset was fantastic. After settling in we took a walk around the point where the river meets the ocean and that made for some stunning views.

On Sunday we drove back towards the coastal attractions we had missed the day before. This is the sort of thing I was really looking forward to seeing. The might of the Indian Ocean crashed into sheer cliff faces and we saw some terrific rock formations and valleys.

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Photos

Dongara
Rachie on the coast

Dongara (2)
Another Morton Bay Fig Tree

Kalbarri
Murchison River looking towards the ocean

Murchison River
Overlooking the river mouth

Kalbarri
On the beach

Fishing?
The channel where local boats head out to the ocean

Red Bluff
Looking towards the Bluff

Campsite
Overlooking the Murchison