Sorry guys for being such a long time away. Kev and I have had 3 Grandsons born since the last post.
We were told to stop in at Hamlin Pools to look at the Stromatolites ( which are one of the most earliest known forms of life on Planet Earth). Here we walked along the boardwalk out over the water to see these strange looking rock formations. Stromatolites are Microbial Reefs made up of sediment and bluegreen algae etc. You can see the fish that live in amongst them.
Stromatolites at Hamlin Pools
From Hamlin Pools we drove out to the Town of Denham to visit our friends Matt and Leigh. Denham is part of Shark Bay and was the first landing site by Europeans on the western Australian mainland. It started out as a pearling town but is now known as a major tourist destination with its white sand and beautiful blue ocean. We left early the next morning and on our way to the most western point of Australia we stopped at Eagle Bluff to walk around their amazing boardwalks high above the the spectacular cliffs overlooking Denham Sound Waters. Truly breathtaking views.
Eagle Bluff
Now for the western most point of Australia Mainland [ Steep Point ] this has been on our bucket list for a long time. You can only access Steep Point by 4WD, the last 30 kms is a soft sandy track. It is a must to lower your tyres to 20 PSI or less for this last section.
On this part of the drive there are small camping areas on the beach in amonst the rocks to camp and fish. When we arrived the wind was so fierce we could hardly open our doors of the ute and the Cliffs are around 200mts high so be Very Careful.
Steep Point
Travelling South
Kalbarri is a picturesque Town on the Murchison river where the outback meets the white sandy beaches. Just outside of town is the Kalbarri National Park where you will find walking trails, shaded seating areas and excellent lookouts. The famous Natures Window with is spectacular views of the river below is a wind eroded opening in the layered sandstone and is only a 1 km return walk. Perfect Photo Opportunity.
Natures Window Kalbarri National Park
Cheers Chris and Kev
