Margaret River Day 9

4  November 2024

Day 9 More exploration.

After breakfast, the first objective was to find some kangaroos. We set off for the place that our taxi driver recommended. Diane was on tenterhooks. Given that she has this ability to make wildlife vanish we were not too confident.

Much to our surprise, when we turned the corner, there they were.

We moved on and found a waterfall on the Margaret River.

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After the waterfalls, we decided to go surfing. Margaret River is home to one of the best surf beaches in the world. Prevelly Beach is home to some impressive breaks.

We did not go surfing. This was partially due to a lack of surfboards. In my case, it was also due to an inability to swim. We did watch some people who had surfboards and could swim.

I wanted to see the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse from the land. I have seen it often enough from the sea. We headed south.

We stopped off in Augusta to play golf. Sorry, wrong Augusta, we stopped off to buy wine and beer before heading out to Flinders Bay. Named after Commander Matthew Flinders, who charted the coast of Australia. Either that, or it was named after a ship that I sailed on, the SS Flinders Bay. We carried on south until we got to Cape Leeuwin, where we had to stop. Cape Leeuwin is the point where the Indian and the Southern Oceans meet.

The lighthouse, opened in 1896,  is still in use but is now fully automated. They exhibition includes stories told by the former lighthouse keepers. Shows various artifacts and gives a good idea of the work it took to keep the place running. It is worth the $7 entry fee if you are ever down that way.