Francoise Peron National Park

Denham was our next destination. It is a town smaller than Eugowra but on the beach!

Connected to Denham in the famous Monkey Mia and Francoise Peron National Park. We decided that Monkey Mia stank of money, money that we could little afford to spend. A powerless camp site is $50 when we pay, at the most, $30 so we gave it a miss.

The upshot of this was we got a campsite on the beach at Denham and got to watch the sun set over the beach from our home. There is just something magic about watching the sun set over water. People come to see it, everyday. It is truly fantastic.

We also ventured into the F. P. National Park. It was 4x4 only and the visitor centre at Denham assured us we would be fine in Mendoza. So we set off.

Bogged...scared...eating apricots!

At the entrance to the national park they have a bay for you to let your tyres down. Ok we thought, this is a bit serious, so we let our tires down a little. Then the real fun began...actual 4x4ing over deep deep dust.

Snorkling at Gregorys Beach

Mark was an amazing driver and got us through it. I was so nervous that I ate all our dried apricots. You see its not to bad if you get your car stuck, someone will pull you out. If, however, you get your home stuck with no service, on a deserted part of the WA coast it can be a little worrying. Actually it is down right harrowing.

We did almost get stuck in knee deep sand. I was so worried. The scenery was beautiful but I hardly saw it for nerves. Mark, with his excellent driving ability let the tyres down even more and got us out of there.

The highlight was having Gregories Beach to ourselves while we swam and snorkled. Absolutley beautiful.

Another highlight was the hot tub that is out in the open and is about 40 degrees. It is filled with water from underground and makes you feel all tingly. This was a blessing after all the nerves (and apricots) of the day.

The FP National Park was great but is not for the faint hearted and not for the uninitiated. It was an epic way to see some of the most isolated and beautiful parts of the WA coast.


Next...Exmouth!