Carnarvan 29/9/14

 We finally left Warroora Stn after a week
Found this Thorny Devil on the side of the road.
We drove in to Carnarvan and stayed at the 1 mile jetty behind the caretakers shack (with their permission) Went fishing and crabbing the next day and what a haul we got.
2 good size Trevally and a bucket of blue swimmers and 2 muddies.

The 1 mile jetty is a great place to put in the crab nets.
The historical jetty built in 1897 to ship wool and sheep from the region.
We enjoyed our 2 day stay here with Steve and Debbie (the caretakers) and a few games of darts with Steve.
Heading off now to see Steves boat which he is restoring at the wharf.Photos to follow
Hoping all is well
G and V

Exmouth Peninsula a big surprise 19/9/14

Above Coral Bay marina.A huge Groper lives under the floating jetty
Left and below Exmouth lighthouse lookout
sandbags still there after WW2 still intact.
There was a radar and gun situated here.
Below our non official freecamp with toilet and great beach access.We saw numerous Whales out from here breaching and spouting.

 We stayed at Learmonth jetty,what a great spot.
Caught a variety of fish and squid here so decided to stay another night until the ranger told us otherwise so back to Coral Bay for water supplies and showers before we head to Warroora station for 5 days of paradise.We stayed here 2 years ago and loved it.
Right Gregg with his second squid- salt and pepper calamari for dinner - yum
Below a school of batfish cruise by,also we saw a giant Trevally,a large sea snake ,a pod of Dolphins cruised past yesterday evening

Coral Bay day 2

Wow what a truly wonderful place to be surrounded by white sandy beaches and the blue, clear waters of Coral Bay.
We have enjoyed wonderful walks in the mornings on a beach  with rocks covered with tasty fresh oysters and waters filled with Reef sharks, turtles and stingrays.  It is a special place to snorkel in the wonders of the reef's abundant marine life. There are Dolphins, and other marine creatures, including Manta Rays.

 We found this Spanish Dancer floating in a rock pool on our way to the Reef shark nursery, we were able to walk in the shallow water and view the sharks up close, there were around 80 or so sharks swimming close to us.

No visit to Coral Bay is complete without experiencing a coral viewing and fish feeding adventure on board the Glass Bottom Boat, Miss Coral Bay 3

Coral Bay revisited 17/9/14

 After one night in Onslow and a roadside stop along the way we arrived in Coral Bay.
What a beaut spot it is ,snorkling,diving,whale watching,shark watching,topped off with an evening with Irish performer Paddy (we also saw him in Dampier and keep running in to him)

Right fish feeding at beach
Below about to board glass bottom boat for trip over the reef

Smithy went on a fishing charter and came back with his bag limit

and enough fish for all .Ah living off the land.

We enjoyed fresh fish for dinner and plenty for the freezer -thanks Smithy

What a beaut Red Emporer

A beautiful story

 Still at Hearsons Cove
We found a stranded and struggling to survive turtle.It was not able to make its way to the water which was receeding rapidly  as the tide went out.

 We carried him to deep water and held him until he regained his strength and slowly swam off, glancing back at us twice as if to give us a thank you.

Stairway to the moon

Hearsons Cove -more

Above another shell on the move.When the tide goes out you can walk out for about a km.


Our best shot of the stairway,very difficult with such low light and we did use a tripod.

Stop horsing around Val I know you playing with my hat

Hearsons Cove Dampier 11/9/14

What a great beach,huge tides,great swimming and amazing sunsets.We spent 3 nights here (an unofficial free camp) Lots of locals would come and go and for 3 evenings the stairway to the moon  which occurs when the extreme low tide and full moon coincide,you could not move on the beach

Then suddenly we were alone again what a great place !

Dampier 9/9/14

Day 3 here.Spent first day in caravan park and discovered this lovely beach not far away
(an unofficial free camp) Hearsons Cove.
Tonight will be the stairway to the moon phonomena which happens once a month when low tide and full moon  coinside

 Last night we visited friends in caravan park and an Irish guy entertained us with songs and jokes

A late night was had by all

Met some fishermen who gave us some Whiting

Val enjoying her early morning bath

Day 5 at Cleaverville

 Flashback to Barn Hill ,Smiths on the left

 Yes another bloody sunset but this one is stunning well done Val
Our fifth and final day here and we have loved it swimming each day (no showers)
Music with friends at night.Tonight is movie night -at our place
Moving tomorrow to check out 40 mile beach

 Val looking for dinner ,no luck today

Shell on the move in the shallows

Cleaverville 4/9/14

At low tide reef walking is a must lots of coral ,octopus,fish trapped in pools an array of clams and at high tide great for snokeling.A real paradise

Barn Hill,De Grey River and Cleaverville 3/9/14

 

Val the photographer on the beach at Barn Hill

The boys enjoying a 3 course dinner following oyster shooters (thanks Dawn)








Sunset at De Grey River a beaut free camp
and more fish feeding