Circumnavigation of Oz take 2

[Andy]

Otherwise known as a ‘mystery pack’

 

[martymoose]

Karratha is full of dongas for mine workers, found the mermaid hotel at Dampier, getting to like the little creatures beer

 

[Wowshie]

Tripadvisor reviews on the place are good for a laugh.

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Leucien W isn't learning his lesson is he ? He thinks it's a shithole yet he's been there at least 3 times according to his reviews.
I love reading reviews, the bad places are hilarious.

 

[martymoose]

Not too shabby

 

[motoddrob]

Slim pickens up in that neck of the woods

 

[Davo]

Last time I was at the Pier the previous record high tide mark was still evident 3/4 of the way up the wall behind the public bar.

 

[martymoose]

Staying at Cape range, lucked into a camp spot, very busy place. Found froth brewery for dinner, craft beer joint, mmmmmmmm

The Clint Eastwood shot, somewhere in the Pilbara desert

 

[martymoose]

Cape range lighthouse at dusk.

 

[martymoose]

It was actually cold in the desert today, very strong sidewind leaving Karratha, luckily when we turned right to Exmouth, it turned into a massive tail wind. Cruised into Exmouth with 1 litre to spare in the main tank.

 

[DavidH]

Great photos Marty,
you cant hide behind not taking good photos for the JOTTINGS anymore !
Also good to see that your tour continues the great CLNSW tradition of cake shops, cafes, pubs, beer and red wine.

 

[Jo]

I took the liberty of visualizing your route:

So now it's going straight south and you have wind from the north - you'll definitely should benefit from that for a few more kilometers!

 

[martymoose]

That's awesome Jo, thanks!

 

[Vince]

It's downhill as well.

 

[Davo]

Exmouth and the Cape is safe country. If you are stopping in Carnarvon be security conscious. Crime central.

 

[hooksey]

I took the liberty of visualizing your route:
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So now it's going straight south and you have wind from the north - you'll definitely should benefit from that for a few more kilometers!

Doesnt look right without a trip through Vicco...... cmon Marty only add on a few more days, we got some mighty fine micro brewries

 

[Jo]

That's awesome Jo, thanks!

Your trip is what's awesome - I wish the whole caboodle a safe journey for the roads ahead of you!

 

[cbertozz]

Think of you guys everyday big man, stay safe. Say hello to WA for me! Love that lunar landscape from Exmouth to Kalbarri turn off. Watch out for cops south of Kalbarri - they be there!

 

[martymoose]

Rest day, Grahame and Dan tried the snorkeling at torquise bay, pretty amazing place.

 

[Andy]

I couldn’t go past that, without diving in. Magic looking spot

 

[henrywillms]

No close calls with hitting Kangaroos or wrestling Koala Bears?