Feb 7, 2013 - Kalbarri

Along the drive to Geraldton and KAlbarri there are trees on the side of the road and in paddocks that are growing sideways due to the strong winds they constantly get in this area! They're incredible. We're really enjoying Kalbarri so far. Definitely more of a picturesque beach town than Geraldton. Nice spots for kids to swim in the inlet and the weather is perfect. Little bit windy but i suppose that keeps the heat down so I shouldnt complain about that! Anna is a crazy girl swimming at the beach, she absolutely loves when the waves knock...

Sep 21, 2012 - Around Kalbarri

Up early to get down to the beach to see the Pelican feeding - the boys each fed a pelican, some of which were as tall as Brenton. The clouds and wind did not look encouraging. We then drove to the Rainbow Jungle - Australian Parrot Breeding Centre. The centre was built in 1986 and appears to be a work of love. There are all sorts of parrots and cockatoos from different parts of Australia as well as some exotic like the Macaws. While many of the parrots are in their own aviaries, there is a large walk through aviary where birds just fly...

Sep 20, 2012 - Kalbarri

Left Denham early and there was very little traffic on the road. As it is in WA, the scenery is constantly changing. As we came closer to the turnoff for Kalbarri we noticed the hills that become gentle ranges with an explosion of colour and foliage. Wattle, eucalypts and banksias everywhere. The wildflowers alongside the road were all shades of colours. It was beautiful and then the shrubs and trees made way for wheat and canola farms. We turned off to the Kalbarri National Park and ultimately Kalbarri. The further we went, the more...

Aug 29, 2012 - Carnarvon

Back online / reception again. Mainly because we camped out in the bush last night. When I went to start the car on Tuesday, the battery was flat and I had to get a jump start. Borrowed some jumper leads from one bloke and a 4wd from another and away we went. Don't ask how it happened, I don't know. When we got in on Sunday, we sat under the awning and listened to the Dockers win their game on the car radio. No TV reception. Then we went to the concert. And the car was locked and everything turned off. Mystery!! Drove down as far as the...

Aug 19, 2012 - Kalbarri

Today we went and had a look from Mushroom Rock and Red Bluff both great, there was a walk up to the top of Red Bluff very nice with lots of wild flowers on the way have a photo of 1 flower that was really nice but have no idea what its called maybe someone does.

Aug 18, 2012 - Last day in Kalbarri

Didn’t do a lot today except a route march to the Bakery for vanilla slices for afternoon tea. We rated them as “very nice”. Generally lazed around, took Gracie for a swim, waited for Mr Whippy, had afternoon tea, did some preliminary packing up to ready us for tomorrow’s long drive to a place near Geraldton. The weather has been superb and must stop being so pleasant. 27c here today with a gentle sea breeze meanwhile back at the Depot it was snowing yesterday….. It’s tough huh? Well you could have come with us, Prince Leonard would have...

Aug 17, 2012 - Kalbarri & Surrounds

15th Aug. Leaving Carnarvon 14th we passed the 26th parallel leaving the North West. Lots of caravans travelling today all heading in the same direction as us. Lots of outback pedestrians [sheep, goats,emus] grazing alongside the road. Thank goodness that is where they stayed. After a free camp we travelled onto Kalbarri where we will catch up with our friends Carol and Trevor. The drive into Kalbarri was pretty, the wildflowers are starting to come out. Fields of white and yellow with splashes of red and purple. Kalbarri National Park...

Aug 17, 2012 - An Audience with HRH Prince Leonard of Hutt River Principality

A holiday highlight today when we were granted an audience with Prince Leonard of Hutt River Province. Indeed he is a very clever, articulate man err sorry Prince who beat the Government at its own game, it was a big win for him back in 1970. Today 100% of his produce/cattle/sheep/spring lamb is exported to Australia and the “AUSTEO” (Australian eyes only) document (a copy is in his museum and he should not have it as he is technically not an Australian) shows why he pays no tax. The ATO had ASIO look into the problem he was creating for...

Aug 16, 2012 - Kalbarri Gorges

Spectacular scenery today looking into the Murchison River Gorge. I’d rate it better than Kings Canyon, far more grandiose. Some spectacular wildflowers out too….. Worth the drive positively and the $5 admission for “concession card holders” We took the “soft option” and walked out to Natures Window and the scenery is spectacular. Fortunately after all the effort the van Park put on a BBQ tonight with a bush Poet which was a nice way to wind down after our exertions…. Ok enjoy the pics, I’m hitting the Osteo Panandol then retiring for the...

Aug 15, 2012 - We drove right past the Stomatelites....

We arrived in Kalbarri today to find to our amazement Mr & Mrs Gnome were in the site behind us. We left Denham early as someone took the liberty of crashing around and woke us up so rather than lay in bed pretending to sleep we also got on the road. At our breakfast stop Gracie was eating her breakfast when a crow tried to steal it, didn’t know what to do…. It's very hard to chase a crow while your mouth is full. Kalbarri is a very nice spot, we will be here till Sunday and will have a poke around also I have an Audience with Prince Leonard….

Jul 29, 2012 - Kalbarri - tons of rain!

"And the day the radio died" for the second time. We had had it replaced in Perth one week after taking ownership of the Navara. We now have to ‘talk to each other’ for the next few thousand kilometres. We had 4 nights in Kalbarri, making friends with one of our first ‘advisors’, young David, who showed us how to take the canopy down, and fix the water pipe to our water tank!!!! It rained cats and dogs, altho’ no fish – the beginning of a ‘fishless’ trip. All the fishermen we met said unseasonably cold water meant no-one was catching...

Feb 1, 2012 - Cervantes to Kalbarri

With no daylight savings in WA we forget how bright it is so early in the morning and our new tent is not as dark as the canvas one....so an early rise for Bridget which meant an early rise for mummy and daddy. Its a bit of a shock to the system when she wakes up early, we're use to a 7:30 - 8:00am wakeup!! We headed out of cervantes and made our way up the coastal Indian Ocean Drive through Jurien Bay before getting back onto the main highway to Dongara. I was amazed how little the township and the beaches at Port Denison have changed. It...