Under advice from Tina & Paul who we meet at in South Australia {and no I have yet to find out who they are or a way to contact them} we headed to Fitzroy River. A little way east of Portland, but still close enough to be able to spent the following day in town.
After setting up, having lunch and doing a little school we decided to head into town for a quick look around at the visitors centre. Good thing we did as we discovered them setting up for a market right on the foreshore for the following day. Odd timing we thought but then a lovely local man shared with us that they had a P & O Cruise ship docking for the following day and the town was going to be busy busy busy.
Tina and Paul advised us that it was a lovely spot, free and loaded with koalas. Well after our trip to town we headed home for some school and then exploring, we didn't see one koala and felt suitably ripped off!
After a slow start to the morning we headed into town, our first stop being a wander around the markets. It was a lovely little market, we got some lovely hot coffee, a warm shall for me, a beautiful skirt for Kyla and the kids got twisted potato things.
Our first spot to explore was the local blowholes, sadly the swell wasn't there for us to see it but we did get to take in the coastline. Loads of wind turbines and some lovely limestone tubes that looked like a forest.
Cape Bridgewater was our next stop. We decided to tackle the walk out to see the Australian Fur Seals. It was hard work, especially for the kids but it was well worth it to take in the coast line. I'm thankful that we had the zoom lens otherwise the seals would've been only tiny black dots to us!
We headed back into town, grabbed some fresh rolls and headed to the park to make lunch. It gave us a chance to sit down, enjoy the sunshine and the view.
After we regrouped we decided to take a look out at the Cape Nelson Lighthouse. What a lovely spot, hats been maintained and the old keeper cottages have even been turned into accommodation.
After our full on day we headed home for a quiet afternoon. We were all rewarded when we went for a walk, koalas. I think, from memory the kids counted five and loved being able to see them in their natural environment.
What a beautiful spot that we could have easily stayed in for a few more days had time permitted, on the come back to list. Next stop.....
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