Kalbarri

25 – 27 September 2018

On the way to Kalbarri, we stopped for coffee at Dongara and found a lovely café at Seaspray Beach. Continuing north we stopped for photos at the pink lake – it was the pinkest pink lake I had ever seen. We made it to the caravan park and had lunch in the camp kitchen before setting up. Like most places on the west coast, Kalbarri was very windy, and the caravan park was fully booked. We considered ourselves lucky to have scored a spot – and a great one looking over the Murchison River!

Pink Lake

The Murchison River mouth.

Sunrise on the Murchison in front of our camp.

Sunrise on the Murchison in front of our camp.

We ventured out in the afternoon to look at the sea cliffs, visiting Eagle Gorge, Natural Bridge, Castle Cove and Island Rock. There are short walks that take in the magnificent views – each a little different. Although windy, all these spots are worth a look.

Looking towards Natural Bridge.

In the morning we set off very early and drove out to Red Bluff before heading into the other section of Kalbarri National Park – the inland gorges. There is a park entry fee for this section – a modest $13 per car, which is paid at the entrance station.

Our first stop was Nature’s Window – a spectacular formation that is a photographer’s dream. From there we went to The Z Bend and Loop lookout – again spectacular scenery. The walk to the lookout is a Grade 3, not difficult but definitely one for good shoes, water and hat. From there we went over to Hawk’s Head where we had lunch. Unlike the previous two places we had visited, this was almost deserted. The views were still spectacular, the walk was easy and there were picnic tables and toilets.

Photo ops everywhere.

Nature’s Window

The very popular Nature’s Window. Hard to get a shot without tourists in front of it.

Christie at Nature’s Window.

Being school holidays the caravan park was full of families so two nights was enough for us. We headed off the next morning, bound for Wooramel Station which we hoped would be less crowded.