Coral Bay has lived up to our expectations. Ten days have been easily filled snorkelling, fishing and swimming with the stingrays at sunset. Have made the trip into Exmouth twice, the second time venturing into Cape Range National Park. After lunching on bush pancakes, ham and egg jaffles, we walked the Yardie Creek Gorge before snorkelling at Turquoise Beach. The drive up and back is dotted with enormous termite mounds which look like giant mud men emerging ...

The drive to Carnarvon went without a hitch. Broke up the 900 odd km drive with stops at Badgingarra, the 440 roadhouse just outside of Geraldton, the Overlander roadhouse and a lookout with some scantly clad gnomes. Arrived at the Coral Coast Tourist Park 12 hours later at 5pm. Took a stroll into town and enjoyed a drink watching the sunset over the Fascine. Slept in after a great night in super comfy beds in a well equipped family unit. Casual start to th...

In the wee hours of Sunday morning and after a problematic seat belt, a wardrobe mishap and a flat battery, we headed off.