Denise and Barry's Caravan Travels: Exmouth

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Exmouth

It has been lovely being back in civilisation again after the four nights spent out at the Cape Range National Park, we do not regret spending our time there as it was superb and loved the snorkeling it was just so nice to be able to have nice long showers and our electronic devices to have reception. We have now been here at Exmouth for four nights had only planned to stay for two, but after a day spent washing, cleaning and restocking we realised we needed a little longer to take in the sights.

Maree & Brian were still in the park with us for a couple of days before they moved further south to Coral Bay. We enjoyed a couple of Happy Hours with them and also on their last day here going for a trip to see some very impressive Canyons along the Charles Knife Road, we were able to see the splendor from the car did not have to trek on foot only getting out to take a photo or two. Leaving the canyons behind it was then back up the road to take in the view from the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse of breaking waters along the reef and the surf coming in along the coast. In the distance we were able to make out numerous gas rigs and watch for whales breaching as they headed along the coast. Looking to the East we were able to see the tall communication towers at the Naval Communication Station that plays a vital role in the secure operation of the Australian submarine fleet.

The last couple of days we have spent the morning around the caravan park or visiting the small shopping centre and the afternoons have been spent at the beach where Bazza's enthusiasm for the beach has been revived with the sighting of a couple of white pointers!

Last night we tidied ourselves up and walked the short distance to Pinocchio's Italian Restaurant, the meal was delicious and the homemade gelato even better. We enjoyed the Ferrero Rocher Gelato so much that once the washing up was done tonight we again walked to the restaurant to indulge. Bazz had the Tim Tam Gelato and I could not resist the Ferrero Rocher again, wishing I had room in my freezer to buy a litre!

Tomorrow we leave Exmouth and travel 155klm to Coral Bay, we have booked into the Bayview Caravan Park for a week. The snorkeling is supposed to be amazing in Bill's Bay which is just a short walk from the caravan park.