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| TODAY WAS A DRIVE OF FLAT PLAINS AND ENDLESS TERMITE HILLS, BUT WE DID TRAVEL ACROSS THE TROPIC OF CAPRICORN! |
THUR 3.10.2013: Reluctantly we left Bullara Station
and headed for Coral Bay and hopefully a glass bottom boat tour of the coral
reef and snorkeling. Coral Bay is situated just north of the Tropic of
Capricorn and is the southern gateway to Ningaloo Marine Park. The reef forms a
natural lagoon which runs for 80kms. As there are only two caravan parks in
Coral Bay we knew because of the school holidays we could not book accommodation,
so we decided to look for a vet to mind the dogs during the tour. Bought
supplies and petrol, then asked the question, “no, we don’t have a vet as there
are only 3 resident pets in town.” Okay, next stop the Information Centre – the
lady suggested a local 12 year old lad that could mind the dogs for $20.00. He
was not allowed pets so enjoyed minding dogs (obviously not one of the 3 pet
owners). Sounded great, booked the tour, paid and she rang to confirm. “Oh, the
boat is full, what about a tour later in the day?” We advised that we needed to
find accommodation for the night and the afternoon tour would make our exit out
of town too late. Much to the lady’s delight (not), she reversed the
transaction. Coral Bay is lovely, but it is a dedicated holiday area. The two
caravan parks, shops and beach area were packed to the brim with school holiday
travellers. Stayed
for the evening at Lyndon River (West) Rest Area 190kms south of Exmouth.
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