Our self isolation has meant that I haven't got many new photos to post so I have searched through my hard drive and my diary and hope you enjoy our trip with us to WA.
On our trip in 2017, I checked my diary, and we are now on Day 5 leaving Streaky Bay and heading for Ceduna.
Ceduna is the start of the Nullarbor Plain when driving from South Australia into Western Australia.
Our first stop on leaving Streaky Bay was the little seaside town of Smoky Bay where we stopped for a coffee and had a wander around this pretty town.
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| Smoky Bay |
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| Smoky Bay |
Smoky Bay used to be a port but is now mainly a residential seaside town and holiday destination for those keen on fishing or just relaxing.
After leaving Smoky Bay we headed for Ceduna where we bought some supplies for the next few days as Ceduna is the last major centre before we cross the Nullarbor Plain.
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| Arriving in Ceduna |
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| Ceduna jetty |
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| The local hotel |
We left Ceduna and headed for the next settlement of Penong, which is mainly a grain growing area but they have a wonderful outdoor museum of windmills. The display is huge and not what I expected to find in such a small town, but it was well worth stopping to look at.
We left Penong after we had seen and inspected all the windmills both large and small and drove on to find a place to stay for the night. We found the Rest Area of Cohen and pulled in and set up for the night. There is no town of Cohen but there are the ruins of the Cohen School so we were able to walk around and take some photos.
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| Our camping spot at Cohen Rest Area |
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| Happy Hour at Cohen |
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| Ruins of the Cohen school |
We had a good night at Cohen camped among the Mallee, but as usual we had places to see and so we left Cohen and headed for Nullarbor.
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| Back on the road |
The Eyre Highway is a good road with low shrubs, mallee and usually some roadkill but on this trip we didn't encounter many animals or birds. The weather was looking like it would rain with some dark clouds and some wind. We stopped at the Nullarbor Roadhouse for fuel and then drove out to the Whale Centre hoping we might see a whale but unfortunately it was too late in the season (October) for them. When we were there in 2009 we were able to see about 30 whales which was really amazing.
I am including some photos here of our whale watching in September 2009.
Whale watching? Lucky you. That is most definitely something on my list.
ReplyDeleteHave you noticed how often the chimney is the last part of a building to collapse.
Love the windmills - and indeed all of the photos. Thank you.
The whale watching was definitely one of the highlights of the trip and we were a bit disappointed that we couldn't see any in 2017 but have plans to go back when we are out of Lock Down 2020.
DeleteHave seen a few whales each time we've come across, they are interesting creature and we are indeed fortunate to have good viewing platform there.
ReplyDeleteLove the windmills, they do look good.
The Whale Centre at Nullarbor is really great and the viewing area is good for those with disabilities too.
DeleteI love windmills and can't help but include many we ser in our travels. Thanks for sharing these again!!
ReplyDeleteMany years ago when we travelled with our kids, we used to play Spot the Windmill and it was always a lot of fun and kept them amused for quite a few kms.
DeleteMaybe an old trip but still a good trip with great photos
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne, it was a very good trip and we plan to go back again as we enjoy crossing the Nullarbor.
DeleteOh how I'd love to visit that windmill display. I love windmills, the noisier the better. I always found the gently clanking of the blades turning in the night such a comfort when I was a child.
ReplyDeletePauline, thanks for your comments. The windmill display was quite a surprise to find in the middle of nowhere and my husband loves them too.
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