Thu 25 Aug 2011 Exmouth



See the water spout in the middle of the screen - that's the whale. Yes, really!



0845 (12995 km) Breakfast of toast. Drove to Vlaminngh Head Lighthouse. At the lookout, looking out to sea, we saw two whales! One was breaching and making huge splashes, the other was shooting water spouts into the air every few minutes. It was a very good spot for a lookout. Drove down to Jubari Turtle Centre. There was a display on the turtle's life and challenges to survive. Only one in a thousand eggs survive. The sex of the turtle when it hatches depending on the temperature of the eggs. If it is more than 29 degrees, it is female, otherwise it is male. The way to remember this is "hot chicks, cool dudes".

The beaches are amazing - so clear and fantastic coral reefs so close to shore

1015 (13052 km) Lakeside. It was a campsite as well as a snorkellling area. There were 7 campsites and it even had a camp host to make sure everything runs smoothly. Went to the snorkeling area. There was quite a strong current so the water wasn't as clear. Saw fish, sea cucumber and different types of corals, including ones that look like huge cabbages. We even saw a manta ray swimming past!

1245 (13052 km) Left Lakeside.
1345 (13101 km) Back at caravan park. Lunch of  bacon and baked beans and spaghetti. Check on bookings for tours. Kids went swimming in the pool.
1800 (13101 km) Dinner of chops and sausages.
1900 (13101 km) Left caravan park for a drive. Drove to marina. There were people fishing at the marina.
1930 (13121 km) Back at caravan park.