Our first stop in Esperance, a big thanks to Justine and Scotty for some relaxed company and generous hospitality - we (the kids included) really appreciated staying with you.
Granite meets beach (often empty) - none finer then Cape Le Grande NP. White, white sand and aqua water as clear as glass.
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| Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand NP |
All along the southern coast there are literally thousands of beaches. Some sheltered bays, others where an angry Southern Ocean swell just belts the coastline. Going to the beach means driving the fourby onto the beach pulling up- donning the wetsuit and swimming or fishing. Some beaches (not all) do have a car park and pedestrian access for 2WDs and Toyota Landcruisers.
As well as Cape Le Grande, also particularly enjoyed Torndirrup NP (near Albany), West Cape Howe and William Bay National Parks. Torndirrup was an impressive display of the ocean's power with blow holes and waves that crashed into the granite with thunderclaps that were really quite scary.
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| Greens Pools, William Bay NP |
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| Natural Bridge, Torndirrup NP |
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| Natural Gap, Torndirrup NP |
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| Elephant Cove, William Bay NP |
In addition to the swimming the kids have discovered the joys of sand boarding on the numerous sand blows along the coastline. They do sleep well after a couple of hours on the slopes.
Great following your travels Cafferys. Nullabor looked as expected (really hope it was open speed limit as in the Territory but guess the van would slow you down a little...)The coastline in SA and southern WA looks truly spectacular. Loved the photos of the clear water and the kids eating sand whilst carving up the dunes. Happy birthday for tomorrow David - your 7th birthday spent on the other side of the country having great adventures will surely be one to remember. Lots of love to you all and a big hug to you tomorrow David. Travel safe, Aunty Maryann and co xo
ReplyDeleteMadonna, John, David and Luck so pleased you are having such a great time. Happy birthday David for Friday. Love Nana
ReplyDeleteI would love to swim Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand NP it looks so cool.
ReplyDeleteAnd I know if I was there I would be sandbourding as well
From Rebecca
Hi everyone, Ben wanted to let David know that they sang Happy Birthday to him at school on Friday. The ocean looks great and the pics are really good. Ben was wondering where David got his cool sand board from - can David surf the sand standing up? Happy travels. From the Stockleys.
ReplyDeleteHey the Cafferys! Great photos! All of us are very excited about your visit this week. Caroline - I know you are missing making school lunches - you may even feel you've forgotten how - as a special treat I will let you make my kids lunches when you get here! Red wine by the fire and a curry in a hurry will be the order of the day! See you all soon xxx
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