KALBARRI & SUROUNDS

Sitting by the Chookpen having a drink we were greeted with a magnificent sunset. We dropped everything and headed to the beach.

 Cliffs along the coastline at Kalbarri. More anxious moments for the elder member.

 Looking back to Kalbarri

 

Heading southwards back towards Geraldton, we stopped in at Port Gregory, a sleepy fishing village with an amazing pink lake on its outskirts.

 

 

 

 The amazing pink lake

 

Further south, we dropped in at Coronation Beach for a few days and were treated to some of the most incredible sunsets imaginable. Night after night, just like these.

 View from the loo

 

2 feral cats had a blue under the Chookpen one night at Coronation Beach which was an experience. It was time to leave.

 

 Back in Geraldton, we had another poke around and did our shopping before heading eastwards to discover parts of the north east wheatbelt.

 HMAS Sydney Memorial

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.

LEAVING FREO, HEADING NORTH

We had a lovely time back in Freo. Its always good in Freo but we are happy to be back on the road again.

 

 Catching up with cousins

 

 Catching up with friends

 

  Catching up with an old mate singing in the West End of Freo.

It was northwards we went and we looked in at the Pinnacles. Despite many  varied explanations regarding their being, the Pinnacles are just limestone formations. Pretty impressive  formations we think.

 

 Up the coast we went. Dropped in at Cliff Head. Great place to camp right next to the ocean. The fisherman were catching fish but there were no handouts this time. We found it a lovely place to pass the time. 

 

 Looking for the perfect campsite

Found it........

 We think he meant us

 Sunset over the Indian Ocean

 

Below, overlooking the reefs at Port Denison, Dongara

 

 

 Our next destination is Kalbarri and exploring the gorges of the Murchison region.