First stop was at the Head of Bight Marine Park to try our
luck at spotting some whales. We weren’t disappointed. The viewing area is a
series of long boardwalks overlooking the cliffs that drop into the Great
Australian Bight. The conditions were perfect with clear blue skies, a very
light breeze, and calm seas. There were a number of whales just lolling around
in the immediate area, some with young calves, none in a hurry to go anywhere
or do very much. A very long telephoto lens would have been handy here.
A bit further down the road we pulled in to the first of the
lookout points along this stretch to view the rugged cliffs that abruptly mark
the edge of the Continent.
The next lookout provided a different vista with
slopes rolling steeply down to the water’s edge, and the third view was
different again.
We finally made it to Border Village where we stopped to
capture the moment of crossing into W.A. for posterity.
Everyone must pass through the Quarantine Station where the
officers go through your vehicles, caravans, etc. with a fine toothed comb. We
all made it through without any infractions and were allowed to go on our way.
Tonight’s stop is in Eucla, another “town” that’s really
just a roadhouse, Hotel, Motel and Camping Grounds.
The park soon filled up and
we were also joined by a group participating in the Perth Variety Club Bash. Apparently,
this mob of characters had driven their whacky and motley looking vehicles all
the way to Sydney and were on their return leg to Perth.
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