CORAL BAY

We farewelled Kalbarri on Sunday the 29th, leaving by a rain filled sky.

The new umbrella came in handy

Rain on the way to Carnarvon

Travelled on through to Carnarvon and set up camp for the night at the Big 4 Plantation caravan park. Having joined the Big 4 membership it came in handy remaining in the budget.  The park itself is quite nice, with very friendly operators. The banana plantations are everywhere and its very tempting to just lop a few bananas into our car. But of course we didnt as the fruit and veg is so cheap.

 We took off early the next day to make our way to Coral Bay arriving at about 3 o’clock. We had pre- booked a four night stay at Peoples Caravan Park.  Having spent a week there earlier this year, we could not wait to get back to the warm waters of thel bay. As soon as we set up camp we took off across the road to check out the stunningly blue waters of the bay. You just couldn’t believe how beautiful the waters are around coral bay shores. You have to see it to believe it. I remember when you were living up here mum and now I wish we had visited way back then..

The waters are so clear

Own private beach

Actual Blue of the water

Some of the pictures have captured the startling blues, but you really need to see it for yourself.

What can I say?

 John and I brought some snorkelling gear and off we went, leaving Lizzy basking on the beach.   Once you are in, the water is warm although the further out you swim the cooler it does become.

Lookout fish  here we come

                                               
 
The coral and fish are abundant with multi- colours and different sizes. From tiny electric blue fish up to the green and yellow parrot like fish and every colour and size in between. They were very happy to share the water with the snorkelers and swimmers and swim happily alongside or under you showing no fear.  Just around from this little bay area is another bay they call "The shark nursery".  There are all sizes of young sharks there that you can see quite clearly from the shore.
Lizzy enjoyed some fishing with lots of nibbles but no prize. She did however manage to hook up the boy next doors line and spent quite some time untangling it. ( he was quite cute)

Checking out the fishing

Unhooking a line...

Of course John and I spent some time every day at the local bakery trying out the cappuccinos and their various mouth watering pastries and cakes. John has given the vanilla slice a 6 out of 10. He has been on a quest for years to find the perfect slice. So far Bridport (Tas) has the highest score of 7 out of 10.

Yum

Although we were at the Peoples caravan park, John and Lizzy had a wander through the other caravan park next door, Bayview, which was just as nice.

Peoples Park

Lizzy did her 5 km run each night battling the strong wind up to the boat marina and back making her fitness side happy. It was soon time to say goodbye to Coral Bay, and although we could of stayed another two weeks there are other adventures waiting. 
So see you in Tom Price, hope everyone is well.. Don’t forget to leave us a comment as we would love to hear from you  
 Talk soon
 John, Son & Liz xx.