I have headed north along the coast of WA. I have been stopping at a few beachside hamlets along the way to sample some local seafood and wines.
At one beachy place, I was under the watchful eye of this beautiful Eastern Osprey.
I visited Kalbari National Park, which was on my list of “must do” places. Unfortunately it transpired that I arrived here on a long-weekend, so it was really busy. So instead of staying here, I just visited the main landmarks in the park that I wished to see.
The coast around Kalbari is spectacular, with dramatic cliffs plunging into the Indian Ocean.
Not far away the Murchison River has carved deep gorges through the surrounding dry sandy plains.
The multiple layers of sedimentary rock here have been shaped by the relentless forces of erosion over millions of years.
The so-called ‘Natures Window’ is a naturally eroded rock arch that frames a spectacular view over the Murchison River valley below.
Elsewhere in the park, the Murchison River has eroded down along ancient fault lines in the sandstone rock. The water has formed seemingly straight chasms that form a gigantic ‘Z’ shaped bend in the plateau.
A lookout allows you to appreciate this fantastic natural work.
