Week 3 on the road to Exmouth

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With the Nullabour behind us, and now the wheat belt country of WA we have finally reached the west coast at Geraldton.

As we thought, the best of the wildflower season has passed but still there are wildflowers to see. Patches of colour along the roadsides.

I enjoyed our 2 day stop in Hyden, known for Wave Rock and the Hippos Yawn.

We needed the mosquito nets as there are pesky little flies in great abundance
From the top of Wave Rock.
Hippos Yawn


From the wheat belt we headed towards the west coast to Geraldton. I was surprised at how big Geraldton is with it’s new and growing suburbs. The waterfront area is impressive. We stayed just north of Geraldton at Drummond Cove.

At last, the Indian Ocean. Taken from Drummond Cove WA.
Lots of seaweed along the beach

From Geraldton we continued up the Coral Coast through Kalbarri National Park to Monkey Mia where we are staying at the resort. Very high wind area, almost making it unpleasant. I feel for those in tents tonight.

Lovely full moon. Tomorrow I shall explore. Hope to see some dolphins.


The amazing Pink Lakes at Hutt Lagoon, Port Gregory WA

Kalbarri National Park.
The beach at Monkey Mia.
Lots of shells.  Interestingly, there is minimal grass at the CP. The vehicles park on a white shell base surface.
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Retired in April 2017 after a long career in cardiac nursing which I loved, I find my life has totally changed. After almost loosing my husband last August to a dissecting aortic aneurysm complicated by a massive watershed stroke post cardiothoracic surgery, we are adapting to a very different life together. This is our now story. Update, November 2025. Chris continued to do well until he had a stroke in August 2018. This time after 2 weeks on life support with no sign of improvement he passed away peacefully with the family present. RIP Chris, much loved and missed.

1 thought on “Week 3 on the road to Exmouth”

  1. Fantastic photos ,shame about the wind ,Flo would offer super protection .
    Enjoying your jottings ,look forward to them .Denise G had a birthday today and AM home tomorrow.
    Missing you at Tuesday lunches ,we enjoy talking about your adventure.
    Take care Joan .

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