White Elephant Cafe Gnaramup Beach WA

Sunday morning brekky at White Elephant Cafe, with this magnificent view and a great menu, what more could you want!

Where the Margaret River meets the Indian Ocean

The quiet calm waters of the Margaret River, melt into the roaring Indian Ocean

Greedy Pelican, would not share with his mates, Harrington breakwall

        

When we go caravanning, we always try to take our bikes, and ride where ever we can.  I had ridden down to the Manning River breakwall at Harrington hoping to photograph or film something interesting. The fishermen were cleaning their catch and the pelicans were hanging around them and wouldn't leave. One particular pelican seemed to have lost his neck down into his body. One of the men told me he had a fish he was ingesting and had been like that for a while. However, the pelican had two mates who were very intent on sharing his meal with him, but he was having none of that. They chased him trying to tire him out and eventually they all flew out of sight.  I wonder who won the argument?

Diamond Head, Port Stephens, panorama photos

A visit to Diamond Head, for Sunday lunch, this is the view, I can't stop using the panorama setting on my Fuji Xe2.
What a glorious secluded spot in the Crowdy Head National Park, with the beachside caravan park almost full when we visited even out of season. With a modern amenities block, picnic tables and on the beach, what more could you want for a holiday.

We had a wander on the beach, through the rocks, and the boys went for a quick swim, using the beach shower after and we spent a relaxing afternoon enjoying the company of good friends and a picnic lunch.

Seagulls on Diamond Head Beach

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Diamond Head Beach

Diamond Head Beach

Diamond Head Beach

Strolling Diamond Head Beach

Waves on Diamond Head Beach

Seaweed in rockpool on Diamond Head Beach

Visiting Goannas - Harrington

Staying at the Big 4 Caravan Park on the Beach at Harrington, there were a family of goannas resident in the bush next door. They visited the park regularly. They are quite vicious and not to be played with

 

Goannas are regular visitors

Harrington pier strectches into the bay

Trying out the panoramic setting on my new Fuji Xe2.  The Harrington breakwall stretches across the mouth of the Manning River, controlling floods and tides

Sunset dinner at Ibis Styles River Lodge Harrington. A beautiful hotel with an Irish Pub, we watched the sun set over the Manning River. Our meals were delicious and we had some great company

Kookaburra watching over the caravan park residents