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We left the lovely Murchison House Station next to the Kalbarri National Park after three nights camped by the river. Before we left, I went to see the farm animals including llamas, chickens and goats.
We did some chores in Kalbarri (supermarket, dump point and fuel) before heading south of town, skirting the stunning coastal cliffs, surf breaks and hidden coves.
We stopped at Rainbow Jungle parrot habitat, which we really enjoyed. We got to see a variety of exotic Australian and international birds including macaws, caiques, love birds, black parrots and of course rainbow lorikeets. The habitat is privately owned and definitely a huge labour of love with a massive free flight area where you can sit on benches and watch the birds fly, interact and feast on fruit, vegetables and seeds.
We then drove to the nearby Principality of Hutt River, where we planned to stay the night. This principality seceded from Australia in 1970 on a technicality of law around grain quotas and is considered the oldest micronation in Australia. We arrived around 4pm and were shown around by Prince Graham and we also got to meet Prince Leonard, who is sharp as a tack despite being in his 90s. The history of the place was interesting to learn about, and in their post office / store you can purchase a visa or a stamp in your passport or buy the principality's postage stamps. We checked out the non-denominational chapel and some educational buildings with the Prince's mathematical work adorning the walls.
Despite having such eccentric owners and a colourful and independent history, this is also a great overnight stay for $10 for two people including toilets and a hot shower.
We cooked potatoes in the fire and ate them with some unusual sausages we bought at the butcher's earlier in the day, including vegemite.
Jumped into bed early to continue watching Breaking Bad. Tomorrow we don't have too far to go to our next camping spot at Lynton Station. Night night xx
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