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Decided NOT to stay another night and laze, etc after the wind howled gustily all night (even drowned out the sound of breaking waves in the bay), the rain fell and the temperature dropped… Colin fortunately still intact and in … Continue reading →

Waking up early these days. Must be the time difference and lack of daylight saving here. Our neighbours in one of the prime spots, with a view out into the bay were moving out so we plotted to move ourselves … Continue reading →

Back to our usual schedule and almost last out of the van park at 9.50. Stopped at the Tourist information office in town and collected our “We crossed the Nullabor” certificate. Shame Jen couldn’t direct us to the visitor information … Continue reading →

Awoke early and eventually got up at about 6am! Half the vans had already left and as usual we ended up being last out. But still managed to be on the road by 7.30 (although as it turned out this … Continue reading →

Big push today to get a bit of distance up, so set off early (10.10 am) for Nundroo and beyond. Had to stop at Head of Bight to see if there were any whales who hadn’t migrated south already. No … Continue reading →

Driving day today. Dropped in to Smoky Bay as listed as windsurfing location in info guide. No windsurfing happening although certainly looked promising with lots of shallow water and gentle cross shore wind. After cold water experience yesterday though, decided … Continue reading →

Off this morning early to drive the 50 km or so to Baird Bay for an eco tour swimming with sealions and dolphins. I drove so we could be sure of making it in time. The 30 km or so … Continue reading →

Dropped into various beaches and towns on the way up the other side of the Eyre Peninsula. Farm Beach where tractors are needed to get the boats across the beach and into the water. The movie Gallipoli was filmed in … Continue reading →

Up relatively early to make it out of the NP (without hitting any wildlife) in time to make the departure of the Coffin Bay Explorer at 9.30 am. Not as easy as it sounds! Around 15 km from campground into … Continue reading →

One night enough…. Off to have a look around for the next port of call, first calling in to the Visitor Information Centre – very helpful, then on a search to find a new battery for the remote for the … Continue reading →