Getting from Karijini all the way to Exmouth was a bit too much of an ask for me, so we needed somewhere to stay in between.
Accommodation is a bit scarce out here, but I managed to nab a site and a donga at the Nanutarra Roadhouse.
The sunset was amazing and the view of the river in the morning was beautiful and we had some lovely neighbours from Geraldton – what more could you ask for?
Then onto Exmouth. It seems really odd that I’ve lived in WA for most of my life and neither of us had ever been to Exmouth.
We stayed in town, but had a full day to explore the western side of the peninsula – that’s the best bit.
The view from the lighthouse was pretty spectacular and there were heaps of whales out there spurting and breaching and then straight to Turquoise Bay for a swim and a snorkel.
Headed down to Yardy Creek for a boat tour. If you find yourself on the Exmouth Peninsula – you won’t regret taking this tour. Mikhali, the business owner and tour guide was so passionate and knowledgeable about the environment and this history of the area. He was very impressive and to boot, hilarious!
https://yardiecreektours.com.au
There are rock wallabies to be found…
Different bird species – egrets and ospreys to name but two (however, no eastern rosellas – hey!)
It was so peaceful watching the scenery as we slowly motored along while listening to all the interesting facts and funny commentary.
This was a spare nest that this cockie moved into.
These little cuties look so cuddly, but they’d probably scratch your arm off if you got too close…. and this bloke on the right was last year’s juvenile that just can’t quite fly the nest – hey buddy…. I can relate!
One final swim at Sandy Beach before heading back to town.
Next stop – Carnarvon.
We were so lucky to be arriving into town on this day – the opening of “The Taste of the Gascoyne” food festival.
Carnarvon really turned it on with all local people from different nationalities came together to share their food.
It was packed and everything we tried was delicious!
Hitting the road again we could definitely feel the weather and the landscape changing. It was starting to get colder and there was water everywhere like the south of Carnarvon had had enough rain to be classed as flooding.
Time to dig the trackie bums out.
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