Oct 10, 2009 - Day 79-81 – Exmouth – The furthest point

As far as I can tell Exmouth is the furthest point in Australia from Sydney. ... We have now had 4 nights in Exmouth and we could happily do more. ... Being up high you get a contrast between the red rocks of the canyons and the light blue of the Exmouth gulf. ... Did I digress again? Today, the Exmouth Navy pier is rated as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. ... Exmouth, as well as being the home of the big prawn should also be known as the home of political correctness (remember the small fish?). ...

Oct 7, 2009 - Day 78 – Karratha to Exmouth – Animals galore

Today ended up being the longest day we have done on the road so far. Anyway, as we were approaching Exmouth, (only 560kms into the trip) we did see two things of Interest. ... Firstly Exmouth is the proud owner of a ‘Big’ Prawn, and this one is painted. ... I guess they can take the title of “home of the Big Prawn” (as the postcards do) now that Ballina is pulling theirs down.Today ended up being the longest day we have done on the road so far. Anyway, as we were approaching Exmouth, (only 560kms into the trip) we did see two things of Interest. ... Firstly Exmouth is the proud owner of a ‘Big’ Prawn, and this one is painted. ... I guess they can take the title of “home of the Big Prawn” (as the postcards do) now that Ballina is pulling theirs down....

Sep 23, 2009 - Exmouth and Cape Range National Park

Exmouth is roughly 200 km north of Coral Bay and the Ningaloo Reef actually begins just north of Exmouth. ... This was our next stop.Exmouth is roughly 200 km north of Coral Bay and the Ningaloo Reef actually begins just north of Exmouth. ... This was our next stop....

Jul 10, 2009 - Arriving in Exmouth

I woke and read my book in the car whilst waiting for Sara to wake and then she read the magazine Sean bought yesterday about Michael Jackson. We drove and drove and arrived in Exmouth where we booked into the Ningaloo Caravan Park and after unpacking, Sean took the children for a swim and I had a lovely, refreshing hot shower. ... We checked for the contract it still has not arrived .I woke and read my book in the car whilst waiting for Sara to wake and then she read the magazine Sean bought yesterday about Michael Jackson. We drove and drove and arrived in Exmouth where we booked into the Ningaloo Caravan Park and after unpacking, Sean took the children for a swim and I had a lovely, refreshing hot shower. ... We checked for the contract it still has not arrived ....

Jun 17, 2009 - Nanutarra Roadhouse and North West Cape

Today we have driven up to Exmouth, and booked into a unit at the Exmouth Cape Holiday Park (Big 4 caravan Park). ... The Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo marine park are just up the road from Exmouth, so we went and had a look around. ... A couple of interesting things about Exmouth - Emus just wander about, even in town as we saw one; There was a naval communication system here called VLF (called Naval communication station Harold E. ... Holt) for communicating with submarines; and Exmouth is known for all the other wild life around the place eg wallabys, goannas, turtles, and whale sharks (which they are famous for). ...

May 14, 2009 - Carnarvon to Exmouth

Cloudy, warm 29o As we drove out of Carnarvon, we took a side road where market gardeners have set up stalls to sell their produce. We crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn After we left Minilya, we turned off to Exmouth as did 3 other vans in front of us. ... When we arrived at Exmouth we visited the Information Centre to find out about the road were planning to take to Onslow. ... No help,”ring this number”.Cloudy, warm 29o As we drove out of Carnarvon, we took a side road where market gardeners have set up stalls to sell their produce. We crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn After we left Minilya, we turned off to Exmouth as did 3 other vans in front of us. ... When we arrived at Exmouth we visited the Information Centre to find out about the road were planning to take to Onslow. ... No help,”ring this number”....

Apr 16, 2009 - Exmouth Experience

The Exmouth Experience Monday 6th April 2009 So, today we are up at 7. ... The lounge is quiet and offers Internet access – though we discover that you have to create an account and PAY! Drat – how unfair is that?! The flight is not full – and as we asked for Emergency Exit seats (on this flight row 13!! – most planes do not have a row 13!!) – we have lots of leg room (which Carolyn of course is especially appreciative of!!) and have a very pleasant flight – only slightly marred by the “lunch” – a white bread sandwich and a cold drink! – you had to pay for proper drink – which of course we did!! When we arrive it is not clear where in the terminal you collect your luggage – now folks, this terminal is not large, think – tennis court size – yes that small! – So, whilst Neil is waiting to confirm our airport bus reservation Carolyn goes to ask – and lo and behold, the luggage is brought straight from the aircraft, by the cart things, and dumped just OUTSIDE the terminal front door! None of this namby-pamby Carousel nonsense here Matey! Just drop them where you can and let the punters fight over them!! Back at the Bus desk a problem has arisen – they have no note of us being booked on the charter bus for the 36 km journey to Exmouth! But after some discussion all is well – they cut the appropriate bit off our reservation copy and off we go! Let’s hope all is well with our hotel booking! When we arrive in Exmouth – well, it’s different – I’m not sure what we expected, (we later decided that we had Elie in Fife in the sunshine in our minds!) but it’s quiet and slow and feels like the edge of the world – and of course it sort of is – the town has a resident population of only 2500 and is 1200 kms from Perth and about 3366 kms from Darwin (and No, that’s not a typo – it is a long way), with not that much in between! However, we find the grocery store and a Liquor shop (except that it’s got hardly any stock – and when Carolyn asks if they are closing down, she says “No, we just have not had a delivery for a while!”) – Now hardly any stock means no Gin or Vodka, no beer, no White Wine and only one bottle of red! Plenty of Ouzo though!! But even we have to be in a seriously bad way to want to drink ouzo! – I’d rather down a bottle of cough medicine! Still we know that there is at least two other shops selling booze – the nicely named “Thirsty Camel” shop and the bottle shop attached to the Pot Shot Hotel. ... So, we visit the Thirsty Camel and secure adequate provisions for the evening – 1 bottle of Gin, 1 Tonic, 6 beers and a 4 litre Wine box – enough for one night methinks! Now dear reader – Here’s another thing about drinking in Australia.The Exmouth Experience Monday 6th April 2009 So, today we are up at 7. ... The lounge is quiet and offers Internet access – though we discover that you have to create an account and PAY! Drat – how unfair is that?! The flight is not full – and as we asked for Emergency Exit seats (on this flight row 13!! – most planes do not have a row 13!!) – we have lots of leg room (which Carolyn of course is especially appreciative of!!) and have a very pleasant flight – only slightly marred by the “lunch” – a white bread sandwich and a cold drink! – you had to pay for proper drink – which of course we did!! When we arrive it is not clear where in the terminal you collect your luggage – now folks, this terminal is not large, think – tennis court size – yes that small! – So, whilst Neil is waiting to confirm our airport bus reservation Carolyn goes to ask – and lo and behold, the luggage is brought straight from the aircraft, by the cart things, and dumped just OUTSIDE the terminal front door! None of this namby-pamby Carousel nonsense here Matey! Just drop them where you can and let the punters fight over them!! Back at the Bus desk a problem has arisen – they have no note of us being booked on the charter bus for the 36 km journey to Exmouth! But after some discussion all is well – they cut the appropriate bit off our reservation copy and off we go! Let’s hope all is well with our hotel booking! When we arrive in Exmouth – well, it’s different – I’m not sure what we expected, (we later decided that we had Elie in Fife in the sunshine in our minds!) but it’s quiet and slow and feels like the edge of the world – and of course it sort of is – the town has a resident population of only 2500 and is 1200 kms from Perth and about 3366 kms from Darwin (and No, that’s not a typo – it is a long way), with not that much in between! However, we find the grocery store and a Liquor shop (except that it’s got hardly any stock – and when Carolyn asks if they are closing down, she says “No, we just have not had a delivery for a while!”) – Now hardly any stock means no Gin or Vodka, no beer, no White Wine and only one bottle of red! Plenty of Ouzo though!! But even we have to be in a seriously bad way to want to drink ouzo! – I’d rather down a bottle of cough medicine! Still we know that there is at least two other shops selling booze – the nicely named “Thirsty Camel” shop and the bottle shop attached to the Pot Shot Hotel. ... So, we visit the Thirsty Camel and secure adequate provisions for the evening – 1 bottle of Gin, 1 Tonic, 6 beers and a 4 litre Wine box – enough for one night methinks! Now dear reader – Here’s another thing about drinking in Australia....

Mar 24, 2009 - Exmouth

The next few days and we were at Coral Bay and the Exmouth gulf exploring the Ningaloo Reef, and wow, it is stunning. ... The next day and I decided I should invest in an underwater camera and I was so grateful I did! We rented some snorkeling gear and went to explore some more of Ningaloo Reef around the Exmouth Gulf. ... Within ten minutes Paul, our guide, had spotted a turtle and it wasn’t long before me and a few others were swimming along with it.The next few days and we were at Coral Bay and the Exmouth gulf exploring the Ningaloo Reef, and wow, it is stunning. ... The next day and I decided I should invest in an underwater camera and I was so grateful I did! We rented some snorkeling gear and went to explore some more of Ningaloo Reef around the Exmouth Gulf. ... Within ten minutes Paul, our guide, had spotted a turtle and it wasn’t long before me and a few others were swimming along with it....

Mar 18, 2009 - all dressed up with no place to go

We were due to visit Exmouth today. ... But Exmouth is on the edge of the Ningaloo Marine and Cape Range National Parks. ... Our hearts sank a bit when she said that visiting Exmouth only happens 50% of the time, because of high winds here. ...

Mar 10, 2009 - SEA DAYS

ALOHA TO ALL: We love sea days.ALOHA TO ALL: We love sea days....

Mar 7, 2009 - EXMOUTH

ALOHA TO ALL FROM EXMOUTH, not Exmuth, population 2600. Exmouth is so isolated that it is over 1200km to Broom to the North, and 1900km South to Perth. ... The students need to have a 4 day weekend to have a competitive game.ALOHA TO ALL FROM EXMOUTH, not Exmuth, population 2600. Exmouth is so isolated that it is over 1200km to Broom to the North, and 1900km South to Perth. ... The students need to have a 4 day weekend to have a competitive game....

Jan 14, 2009 - Port Smith, 80 mile beach, Port Samsons and Exmouth

Hello everybody. Now we arrived in Exmouth for more Diving and snorkeling. ...