Cervantes

I have been a bit tardy of late, not posting anything for a few days. It is now Saturday.

We left Mullewa on Monday morning, with a stop at Geraldton for restocking the fridge and pantry. It is quite a large city, right on the water. However, we didn’t stop to look around as we were on a mission to get to our destination. We had 2 nights at Cervantes, a nice beachside village with 2 big attractions. It is a short drive to The Pinnacles Desert, and The Lobster Shack. As we have got further south, the weather has deteriorated, so it was a quick set up to avoid getting wet. Quite windy, so we haven’t put up the awning. This park has been taken over by RAC, with heaps of money being spent. Our site has a permanent mat, which is great. Saves us getting our mat wet/dirty. This park also has the best camp kitchen we have ever seen.

We used it on our second night when it was raining. Fantastic. 2 ovens, 4 stove tops, 2 microwaves, 2 fridges, 4 sinks etc. 

The Pinnacles Desert is part of the Nambung National Park. It is a an area full of sandstone spires of all shapes and sizes. There are conflicting scientific theories on how they were developed, whether erosion, fossilised trees.  Either way, they are fascinating. You can walk through the park, amongst the spires, providing you don’t touch them. 

Notice the ocean in the background below.  Then the whitish sand dunes, then growth, and then the Pinnacles Desert. Such contrasting landscapes next to each other. 

Next, it was on to the Lobster Shack, which processes Western Rock Lobsters. It is a third generation family business which exports 95% of its catch , live, to Asia and the Middle East. It is a $600 million a year business!  That is 1/5th of Australia’s total commercial fishing industry. We did a tour of the processing plant, very interesting.  From the time they are packed, the clock is ticking, and must get to the buyer within 30 hours. So a precise timetable is required, especially for those going to the Middle East. 

There a few dollars worth in these tubs. 

A little choppy on the bay. 

Just as well it was not suitable swimming weather, as there were plenty of bluebottle stingers washed up on the beach.

A more protected bay. 

More commonly known as Doo bags. They use flash language here in WA!

Next stop, Perth - Wednesday.