POINT QUOBBA

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POINT QUOBBA

SAT 5 - WED 9.10.2013: As always we attempted to locate a venue that ticked all the boxes – pleasant outlook, minimal people, away from school holiday activities and above all, children. We found it at Point Quobba which is located some 73kms north of Carnarvon. No toilets, no entertainment, no facilities – nothing of note to entertain children. There is a beach, protected by a coral reef which contains tropical fish and shells. There are also Blowholes which sometimes reach a height of 20 metres. As we drove in we noticed several signs:

WARNING: Parts of the area can be dangerous. Keep a wary eye on the tides and beware of king waves.
“KING WAVES KILL”.

SALT EVAPORATION POND

If one had been a tad more nautically inclined one would have spared a thought regarding the cause of king waves! We drove down a rustic sandy road following the ‘Camp Host’ signs. Did not find the ‘host’, but another camper suggested we just find a spot and the caretaker would come round at 5.00pm for payment. There are no designated spots as such, just areas that have been cleared beyond the beach scrub. We finally found a space that was appropriate and pulled in. Some 25 metres walk from the beach, our own area and no children. Having set up we sat down to enjoy an afternoon refreshment – the ‘Griswolds’ arrived. Five children, two adults and two dogs (with one child and father always having to yell above the wind), set up their pop top and tents next to us. Then the children began the walk back and forth through our camp collecting rocks for their fire. Sybil retreated to the motorhome and left school teacher Peel to deal with the situation. The following morning after being woken at 6.00am by the yelling Madison and Shayden made a request for relocation so the ‘Grumpy Old Leylands’ obliged. Even after moving you could still hear the noise – definitely as they say on ‘Big Brother’ their stay impacted our time in the house! 

POINT QUOBBA BLOWHOLE