Kalbarri

Hawks Head

On Sunday morning we left Shark Bay, saying goodbye to a nice couple from the south of Perth. Brian and Margaret gave us some fresh fish for our dinner one night and John and Brian talked fishing.

We called in at Eagle’s Bluff on our way out, beautiful spot, we wanted one more look.

We were told to go slowly over the cattle grid near Shell Beach, as there is a recording of dogs barking to keep the feral animals out of the protected area in Shark Bay. Endangered animals, such as the Bilby and Mallee Fowl have been reintroduced, along with a protective electric fence which can be seen near the cattle grid. We had fun driving through and then back to hear the dogs barking!

The electric fence.

Hawks Head.

Kalbarri is a pretty town, the Murchison River runs through it then flows out to sea. We have the best of views from the caravan site, straight out to the river and ocean.

John tried his hand at fishing again without any luck. We are yet to find the elusive fish.

Monday.25^th July

The road in is part of the Kalbarri National Park, the native banksia are just coming out, each bush seems to have a flower on it. Other pretty shrubs, new to us are appearing and we stopped a few times to take photos. The weather has been a bit unpredictable, light showers but warm.

Hawks Head Gorge

There are a couple of lovely gorges in the park, we went for a drive, about 35 klms from town. I found one walk a bit hard, a few rocky steps, John went on down further to the river as I made my way back.At the next gorge, Hawks Head, the walk to the lookout was much gentler.

In Kalbarri NP.

banksia

Tuesday 26^th July

An easy day with a walk to the shops, which are all along the waterfront. We are booked into Geraldton for three nights from tomorrow, a drive of 160klms. As we leave Kalbarri on the coastal route, there are other scenic lookouts along the way to view.

Sunset in Kalbarri