Left Eagle Bluff at around 8am and set off to go as far north as we could by alternating the driving, made it to Carnarvon by early afternoon a trip of 300kms. We did the grocery thing at Woolies and spoke to the staff at the Information Centre, I wanted to buy snorkelling gear so I went to a specialist shop at the Marina. Discussed the water leaking round the mask and was recommended one that should prevent it. Was also recommended a snorkel and tried on several flippers until found a pair that fitted well and left $100 lighter in the Bank account. We decided to continue on to Quobba Camps6 #468 situated on a lovely stretch of sandy beach next to the blowholes and ideal for snorkelling, around 80kms from Carnarvon. A bargain $5 per vehicle per night but the only facilities are drop toilets. No internet but am preparing the post ready for pasting.
Went for a look at the Blowholes on Friday the 13th and then down to the beach for some snorkelling. Those who may have followed my travels to Bali will remember that I had troubles on my first attempt at snorkelling but I now know it was the second rate equipment that gave me grief because now that I have my own gear I had no problems, didnt have to shave off my moustache to get a seal round the mask and had no water leaking in it. Taking it easy today after the long trip yesterday, have booked in for two nights in this idyllic place.
golivers travels said
05:28 AM Apr 15, 2012
Looks fantastic yeoeleven. Great shot of the blow hole.
Glenda
grill n chill said
07:54 AM Apr 15, 2012
Your postings here are second to none. I enjoy reading your blog and viewing your pics. Thank You.
Cruising Granny said
08:03 AM Apr 15, 2012
If you read this before you leave Quobba, go to the point across from the little island, just to the right as you drive to the camp site, sit on the rocks for a while during the turning incoming tide. I sat there for ages watching the fish sit (swim) behind the rocks facing the incoming tide, waiting for tasty morsels. A shallow rapid is formed by the movement of the water as it enters the sandy cove where you are parked. Below the rocky point there is more fish activity along the edge. I think I could have written a book about the antics of those fish. Quobba is a wonderful place, but don'tget too close to the blow holes, down on the ledge. A couple of Japanese tourists were sucked down the holes, under the ledge but all they found was one thong (shoe type).
bronnie said
05:01 PM Apr 15, 2012
What a wonderful place, thank you for your postings, I really enjoy them.... Bronnie
yeoeleven said
11:51 PM Apr 15, 2012
Cruising Granny wrote:
If you read this before you leave Quobba, go to the point across from the little island, just to the right as you drive to the camp site, sit on the rocks for a while during the turning incoming tide. I sat there for ages watching the fish sit (swim) behind the rocks facing the incoming tide, waiting for tasty morsels. A shallow rapid is formed by the movement of the water as it enters the sandy cove where you are parked. Below the rocky point there is more fish activity along the edge. I think I could have written a book about the antics of those fish. Quobba is a wonderful place, but don'tget too close to the blow holes, down on the ledge. A couple of Japanese tourists were sucked down the holes, under the ledge but all they found was one thong (shoe type).
Thanks for your comments CG but my posts are usually a couple of days old with the lack of internet coverage, yesterday I borrowed Steven's computer (German words and keyboard) and his Dodo internet, today I am in the information office using their internet on my laptop.
John
yeoeleven said
12:09 AM Apr 16, 2012
grill n chill wrote:
Your postings here are second to none. I enjoy reading your blog and viewing your pics. Thank You.
Unfortunately with the lack of internet and time on line the forum post is mostly a copy of the blog, I am flat out and have no time to prepare seperate posts getting just that posted is difficult.
John
Cruising Granny said
12:31 AM Apr 16, 2012
Never mind. You may get back to Quobba one day, or other GN's will be able to check that unique place out. It's one of the be places to view blowholes and get close enough to get wet. I was fascinated. Don't bust your buns John, I love reading your posts and enjoying the pics. No pressure, but ... keep up the good work.
HeadnHome said
01:28 AM Apr 17, 2012
Love the west coast, can't wait to get back over there one day.. thanks for all your posts, brings back alot of great travel memories
spida said
05:15 PM Apr 29, 2012
Loved the blowholes and the awesome power of the sea there. Spent ages watching it suck back off the shelf. Almost hypnotic. Interesting 'holiday homes' there also. the wild life must love having shelter provided like that - scary places - to this kiwi anyway
-- Edited by spida on Sunday 29th of April 2012 05:16:39 PM
I thought the "camp" was pretty rough and basic. By the look of John's pics they might have cleaned it up a bit. I was fascinated by the tidal flow across the reef between the point and the little island, and the fish activity in the tidal flow. It's certainly a fascinating piece of Aussie.
Left Eagle Bluff at around 8am and set off to go as far north as we could by alternating the driving, made it to Carnarvon by early afternoon a trip of 300kms. We did the grocery thing at Woolies and spoke to the staff at the Information Centre, I wanted to buy snorkelling gear so I went to a specialist shop at the Marina. Discussed the water leaking round the mask and was recommended one that should prevent it. Was also recommended a snorkel and tried on several flippers until found a pair that fitted well and left $100 lighter in the Bank account.
We decided to continue on to Quobba Camps6 #468 situated on a lovely stretch of sandy beach next to the blowholes and ideal for snorkelling, around 80kms from Carnarvon. A bargain $5 per vehicle per night but the only facilities are drop toilets. No internet but am preparing the post ready for pasting.
Went for a look at the Blowholes on Friday the 13th and then down to the beach for some snorkelling. Those who may have followed my travels to Bali will remember that I had troubles on my first attempt at snorkelling but I now know it was the second rate equipment that gave me grief because now that I have my own gear I had no problems, didnt have to shave off my moustache to get a seal round the mask and had no water leaking in it. Taking it easy today after the long trip yesterday, have booked in for two nights in this idyllic place.
Your postings here are second to none. I enjoy reading your blog and viewing your pics. Thank You.
I sat there for ages watching the fish sit (swim) behind the rocks facing the incoming tide, waiting for tasty morsels. A shallow rapid is formed by the movement of the water as it enters the sandy cove where you are parked.
Below the rocky point there is more fish activity along the edge.
I think I could have written a book about the antics of those fish.
Quobba is a wonderful place, but don'tget too close to the blow holes, down on the ledge. A couple of Japanese tourists were sucked down the holes, under the ledge but all they found was one thong (shoe type).
What a wonderful place, thank you for your postings, I really enjoy them....
Bronnie
Thanks for your comments CG but my posts are usually a couple of days old with the lack of internet coverage, yesterday I borrowed Steven's computer (German words and keyboard) and his Dodo internet, today I am in the information office using their internet on my laptop.
John
Unfortunately with the lack of internet and time on line the forum post is mostly a copy of the blog, I am flat out and have no time to prepare seperate posts getting just that posted is difficult.
John
Don't bust your buns John, I love reading your posts and enjoying the pics. No pressure, but ... keep up the good work.
Loved the blowholes and the awesome power of the sea there. Spent ages watching it suck back off the shelf. Almost hypnotic.
Interesting 'holiday homes' there also. the wild life must love having shelter provided like that - scary places - to this kiwi anyway
-- Edited by spida on Sunday 29th of April 2012 05:16:39 PM
I was fascinated by the tidal flow across the reef between the point and the little island, and the fish activity in the tidal flow.
It's certainly a fascinating piece of Aussie.