KALBARRI

Onwards towards Kalbarri we went passing through some lovely towns and places on the way. Walked our way around Geraldton and explored the surrounding coastal towns. It has been VERY windy so finding  not so windy overnight stops has been the order of the day. Galena Bridge was one such spot. Nestled on the banks of the Murchison River, late season rains has the river running at quite high levels. It also, unfortunately, has the flies running at high levels, our "aussie waves" are getting quite a good work-out.

 

Geraldton foreshore

 

 

 

 Galena Bridge (view from the loo)

 

 

  Fossicking visitors

Kalbarri National park was fantastic. Although the elder member of the Chookpen has an aversion to heights, we still managed some great walks (runs). He was, however, very happy to leave the gorges. You better believe it!!!!!!

 Ross Graham Lookout on the banks of the Murchison River.

 

 

 Hawks Head

 

 

 

 Kim has said that this photo is definitely a "captain's call" but outback toilets definitely impress the elder member.

 View across to the Loop Lookout

 Looking across the gorges the elder member felt he was in a John Wayne movie and was sorry he hadn't packed his six guns.

 

 Nature's Window

 River mouth where the Murchison meets the Indian Ocean. The locals tell us that due to the heavy rains we are witnessing a rare occurrence as the river mouth is normally blue. We are stopping in a caravan park beside the river and have decided to stay a few days before heading inland.