Hi to everyone,
In May we traveled up the scenic coast road to Cervantes to see the Pinnacles National Park. We stayed 2 nights at Cervantes, visited the seafood factory and purchased a cray for tea. Went driving to see Lake Thetis and the Stromatolites that are around 3.6 billion years old and are living organisms, no waves to spoil the smooth water. These one seemed a little different from the one at Shark Bay, but still very interesting. Then onto The Pinnacles, just the weirdest place. These are limestone pillars up to four meters high and odd shapes.
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| Stromatolites in Lake Thetis at Cervantes |
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| The Pinnacles |
From Cervantes we moved onto Geraldton, we passed the leaning tree again so stopped for a photo op. Just showes the force of the winds on this coast, this tree is one among many. In Geraldton we stopped only the one night to get fuel & supplies. Next day we were on our way to Shark Bay and stayed at Hamelin Station again.
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| The leaning tree near Geraldton |
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| Ian letting down the tyres on the Steep Point track |
We had decided to do a day drive to Steep Point, the most westerly point of the Australian mainland. We set off early as it was a 100 km drive one way with 90 km's of gravel & sand. We drove through 2 stations and the National Park, had to put the tyres downs to 20 psi for the last 20 km which was over sand duns and a one way track. We got to 10 km's from the point when we turned around as it was just getting too rough. Next morning we moved on to Carnarvon, were to stayed 3 nights but rain was coming and we wanted to beat it to Carnarvon.
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| Sand Hills on the Steep Point track |
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| The Steep Point track, deep sand and corrugations |
In Carnarvon it did rain and blow, we stayed 2 nights as the weather was very rough. Visited the OTC dish at the Space Museum that is now open. Really interesting hour looking at the displays.
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| OTC dish at Carnarvon space museum |
From Carnarvon we headed to Quobba Point, we stayed at the station stay, (never again) the last 10 km in was so rough the cupboards got messed up the coffee machine walked across the floor & the grinder that sits on the bench in a corner moved over foot from where it started. The free camp area was stuffed full with vans and people. We had a nice drive along this part of the coast to see the blow holes and rock ledges and a lighthouse.
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| Rock ledges at Quobba Point |
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| Lighthouse at Quobba Point |
From Quobba our next stop was Port Hedland, the tours were on the days that we were not in town or didn't start till June, the museum was closed for 3 days to stock take. Not the place I would want to stay too long.
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| Night view of Port Hedland |
From Port Hedland we continue on our way, stopping at a free camp 100 km's out of Broome. We arrived in Broome on the 17 May.
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| Camels on Cable Beach |
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| Sig, Bianka & Marilyn enjoying sunset on Cable Beach |
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| Intombi Pearling Lugger at sun set on Cable Beach |
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| Produce of Maz's Coffee Bar |
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| View from our van |
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| P&O Dawn cruise ship in port |
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| Medical transport, Hercules, Ambulance and Airport fire truck |
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| Staircase to the Moon |
As you can see we have been enjoying our selves with visits to Cable Beach for sunsets, Fish & Chips on Fridays, looking at some of the more interesting aircraft at the airport and wharf. Having dinner at the Monsoon Hotel for the Staircase to the Moon.
Bye for now will be in touch with the next edition of the blog. Keep well.
Marilyn and Ian
