check out the new remote control Jockey Wheel SmartBar rearview170 Beam Communications SatPhone Shop Topargee products Enginesaver Low Water Alarms
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: Arrived at Monkey Mia


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2115
Date:
Arrived at Monkey Mia


Setting off early to get to Denham around 150kms in good time to make a booking at one of the 4 campsites at Shark Bay where you can stay one night free, we looked at the sites and decided that Eagle Bluff was the pick with its sandy beach and easy access. Before arriving in Denham we looked at Shelley Beach where in early days bricks were cut from the compressed shells with saws. We moved on to Denham and visited the Tourist Information Centre, the assistant was very helpful and suggested that if we were going to Monkey Mia the dolphins were fed at 7.45am and we would be better off to stay overnight actually at the resort. She also said that if we called in to the centre tomorrow we can book for that night at Eagle Bluff. The price was $15 per head for an none powered site at Monkey Mia Resort and they could just fit us if if we went straight there, pleased that we did it is really good here for $15, there are all the facilities, a pool, restaurant, laundry, shops and internet if you paid to use theirs (Telstra obviously). I backed up to the grassy oval whilst Steven pitched his tent on the grass. Went across to the beach for a swim on the beautiful sandy beach and luxuriated under a hot shower, this is definitely luxury for $15 per night. Up early for the dolphin feeding and photo opportunity then across to the internet shop with my laptop hopefully to upload the last two days, their internet wasn't working properly so I missed out posting from Monkey Mia. Then off to see a couple of places that Steven has found on the brochures but more on that later.


Its all go here as you can understand but somebody has to do it so it might just as well be me.      LOL.   John

Shell+Bricks.JPG

Monkey+Mia.JPG

Emus.JPG

Dolphins+004.JPG

Dolphins+001.JPG



__________________

http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com/



Chief one feather

Status: Offline
Posts: 17410
Date:

Another great place yeoeleven.

__________________

Live Life On Your Terms

DOUG  Chief One Feather  (Losing feathers with age)

TUG.......2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy

DEN....... 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV  (with some changes)

 



The Happy Helper

Status: Offline
Posts: 12023
Date:

Loved Monkey Mia, John - and Denham is a nice little place - did you check out the wharf? Crayfish?

__________________

jules
"Love is good for the human being!!"
(Ben, aged 10)



Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2115
Date:

Missed that Jules,

Leaving Monkey Mia we went to the thermal springs at Francois Peron National Park and soaked up the benefits, the water was 40 degrees so it took a bit of adjusting to. We went round the Pepper Trail an historic trip into the hard times that were common then.
Off to see the Small Lagoon, quite scenic but the shells on the beach put me off bathing there, need tougher feet than mine to walk on them. Back to Denham where we booked in for the night at Eagle Bluff camp site and had lunch on the sandy beach and swam in Shark Bay, couldnt see any fortunately. Tried to get the internet at Denham even went and parked under the transition tower, got a weak signal which kept dropping out and no good for posting and uploading.
Returned to Eagle Bluff (Camps6 #455) and this time took a more adventurous track and found an excellent spot higher than before and am posting from there.

Thermal+springs.JPG

Eagle+Bluff.JPG



__________________

http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com/



The Happy Helper

Status: Offline
Posts: 12023
Date:

Looks fantastic John - the hot pool looks so inviting - keep on enjoying - see you in NQ later in year, I hope.

__________________

jules
"Love is good for the human being!!"
(Ben, aged 10)



Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 6882
Date:

There's a hot thermal pool at Nanga Bay as well.
It's all good. Have a good time.

__________________

20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment.
Transport has no borders.

Management makes the decisions, but is not affected by the decisions it makes.



Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 172
Date:

looks like you are working hard John keeping us informed of all your travels!!

When we were at Monkey Mia we went out on the boat and saw the Dugons, (Sea Cows) very graceful mammals quite fascinating to watch.

Looking forward to your next instalment.

__________________

Jean & Alex

don't just dream it!

our restoration:  http://ditzygypsy.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photos&action=display&thread=1250



Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 74
Date:

scotia59 wrote:


When we were at Monkey Mia we went out on the boat and saw the Dugons, (Sea Cows) very graceful mammals quite fascinating to watch.


 When I was in Monkey Mia I just missed out on the boat to see the sea cows. The cutoff was the person in front of me.

So if dugongs are called sea cows, what marine animal is known as a sea camel? Could it be a hump back whale?



__________________

 



Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1192
Date:

Hi John
I must be following you around - was at Denham on 23rd. Stayed at Hamelin Pool Station - wonderful new clean facilities but no powered sites - not a problem with big kitchen, BBQ area etc.and all for $15
Am at Coral bay for 3 days now, on to Exmouth, then fishing south of Port Headland for a couple of weeks from 12th. I see you were trying to plan a trip east from Broome - I am heading that way after the fishing. Plan to be in Mackay towards the end of June. Would be great to meet some other nomads.

__________________

'Once you are infected with the travel bug you have it for the rest of your life - there is NO cure'

http://hukaroa.blogspot.com.au

 

Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.

Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Purchase Grey Nomad bumper stickers Read our daily column, the Nomad News The Grey Nomad's Guidebook