Very popular even with COVID state border restrictions. Our 4 day visit had to be split over 2 sites, 50 kms apart… Karijini Eco Retreat followed by Dales Campground. Both locations provided (RED) dirt road access to a variety of gorges for amazing sights and experiences.
Overnight rest stop – Nanutarra
Mildura Wreck (Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth)
The SS Mildura was wrecked off the North West Cape in June 1907. It left Fremantle carrying a cargo of cows. After the wreck, the crew got ashore safely but sadly the cows were lost.
Pebble Beach (Exmouth, 5km south)
Thomas Carter Lookout
Charles Knife Canyon
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse is situated 17 km to the north of Exmouth overlooking Lighthouse Bay. The lighthouse is notable as being one of the few locations in Australia where both the sunrise and the sunset can be observed.
Whale Sharks (Exmouth W.A.)
What an extraordinary experience. Once in a lifetime! After our Exmouth bus pickup, 21 tourists were transported to the marina on the west coast of the peninsula to board our boat for a full day adventure. We were briefed, provided with full body suits (stinger, sun protection etc), snorkel gear & then entered the water inside the reef for the 1st of 2 snorkel swims. The boat then headed outside the reef in a northerly direction in search of whale sharks. A bonus was also seeing a humpback whale breaching! We were split into 2 groups, each group had a leader (marine biologist). A minimum 3m distance was to be maintained. After 35-40min, we found our 1st whale shark. On the command of Go, Go, Go… group 1 jumped into the water and were lined up to view the whale shark up close. As the whale shark was swimming at a constant speed we needed to swim to keep up. What I did not realise was how “fast” the whale shark was moving ie I had to swim hard to keep up! After 15 minutes we were directed back to the boat while group 2 were swimming with the whale shark. We would do this 2 more times. Exhilarating and exhausting. For the record the average age on board was 30-35, I was definitely the oldest, another person was 50+(?). Lunch was served while we headed back inside the reef for the 2nd snorkel swim… coral, colourful fish, stingrays and more to view.
Lunch at Quobba blow holes
Quobba Blow Holes
Not as dramatic as Kiama blow hole but still worth the visit.
