Before we leave town we stop by at the OTC Satelite. This satelite had some important roles in its lifetime. It was responsible for the first tv broadcast from overseas, first moon landing and the transmission of Halley's Comet. It is now out of action but is a heritage site in Carnarvon and is one of the first landmarks you see when you drive into Carvarvon from the north. The girls and I walk up to the viewing deck while Waz takes photos from below.
As soon as we arrive in Quobba we drive up to the lighthouse and check out the view from high above. Other than water and coastline there isn't much else here. The water looks beautiful and bright blue.
Quobba
We then make our way to Pt Quobba where there are blowholes. The blowhole and the churning of the water was impressive.
Pt Quobba
Pt Quobba Blowholes
We stood here and watched it for ages.
Time to move on because everyones hungry. So we drive further up the coast till we come to a secluded area and set up a picnic on the rocks set back from the cliff faces.
Thats me looking for shells
Here we enjoyed a healthy lunch of chicken wraps and watched the enormous waves crash up on the rocks in front of us. The water sprayed metres into the air. Here we also found some pretty cool looking shells to add to our collection.
While the girls and I look for shells, Waz takes photos of the show behind us.
Wow!
After lunch we drove past Quobba Homestead Station and further up the coast to a place called Cape Cuvier which is known for its cliffs.
Cape Cuvier
Cape Cuvier
We stopped for a little while to take in the scenery. Suddenly Taylah and I noticed a puff of mist in the distance and then saw the hump of a whale protruding out of the water. Then we started to notice puffs of mist here and there. Only now, did we realise there were lots of whales in the water. We wanted so badly to see some tail or one breach but no such luck. Another time maybe.
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