Eighty Mile Beach

If first impressions are anything to go by, the lady at reception of the Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park did not provide a good impression of this park. She was very grumpy - must need a change! This park is 10km off the highway along a dusty track. It was full of grey nomads with their surf rods (no other kids around).

We were told that you can’t swim at this beach (with rays, sharks & stingers). This place was ideal for doing nothing, fishing (although I never saw anyone catch a fish), shell collection, driving on the beach and sunsets. There was a pool hidden away (behind some sea containers), which I soon found was private (when I tried to enter) – not real good when it’s hot & you see other people swimming (& you can’t)!

You never get tired of these sunsets

Yes, it's Amy!

The tide here was amazing! When it was low tide, the water went out by close to 1 kilometre. It was a long walk to the water’s edge – 2 stubby trip!

You can see the shells everywhere

What a walk back to the sand!

We have now noticed a drop in the overnight temperatures (still over 30 during the day). It’s the first time we have worn jumpers at night. Although, the clear skies with the millions of stars were very impressive.

We have just arrived at Port Hedland before going remote again to Karajini National Park.