GLADSTONE CAMPING GROUND

AGAIN, THE DRIVE IN WAS
RATHER DESOLATE!

MON 21 - FRI 25.10.2013: Left the Shire of Carnarvon and entered the Shire of Shark Bay - loads of feral goats on the drive. Having weathered the wind at Point Quobba we were somewhat loathe to tackle another ocean stay, so when we ventured down the 6km dirt road to the Gladstone Camping Ground a stay of one night was determined - five days later! The campground which faces onto Shark Bay, is now managed by the Yaringa Homestead and is $5.50 per person, with a dump point and accessible bore water. Acreage has been developed into a rustic caravan area where you find your spot and the caretaker will visit each day to see that all is well. Did we mention acreage, there was ample room to find 'a space of your own' - where each person could feel as though they were on their own deserted island. We set up, were sitting outside enjoying Shark Bay and a car pulled up beside us, 5 metres away. The tents were thrown out and 3 children hit the ground screaming - Quobba revisited, we moved!

Sybil saw her first shooting star E-V-E-R! During our travels we have seen some stunning night skies - brilliant milky ways and clear starlit nights.  

COD

Did lots of fishing and love to lay claim to this fish, but no. Peter a fellow camper was responsible for this catch and he kindly offered it to Margaret (another camper), and ourselves. Lovely meal.  

 

FAIRLY DRAMATIC
TIDE CHANGE!