LEGO Travellers

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Day 6 – Perth Bound! We had a rest stop in Geraldton on our last day and enjoyed some ball games at Pages Beach before the long drive back to Perth.

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We had a wonderful time at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort before heading south again for the start of the journey back to Perth. Our fifth stop at was at Galena Bridge, 50km east of Kalbarri.

We had a great day at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Although the dolphins were tricky to get a picture with, there were plenty of lazy pelicans resting on the beach!

Admiring the beautiful Dolphin Beach

Our only free camp of the trip and a great fishing spot by the river. We were lucky enough to catch some fish for dinner!

Day 5 – Monkey Mia We had a wonderful time at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort before heading south again for the start of the journey back to Perth. Our fifth stop at was at Galena Bridge, 50km east of Kalbarri.

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Not alot of driving on the fourth day. We were able to visit the wonderful Shell Beach before arriving at Denham

We had a great day sunbathing and swimming at Shell Beach – one of only two beaches in the world made entirely from shells!

Admiring the views of the stunning beach below

It was a bit of a struggle climbing through all the shells on the way back!

Arrived at our campsite in Denham in time for drinks before the sun set

Day 4 – Hamelin Pool to Denham Not alot of driving on the fourth day. We were able to visit the wonderful Shell Beach before arriving at Denham

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Our third overnight stop was in Hamelin Pool in Shark Bay and we spent the following day visiting some nearby attractions.

The Hamelin Pool Stromatolites were an interesting highlight – the world’s oldest and largest living fossils!

The historic and interesting Shell Block Quarry site near the caravan park where we were staying

Day 4 – Kalbarri to Hamelin Pool Our third overnight stop was in Hamelin Pool in Shark Bay and we spent the following day visiting some nearby attractions.

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Our second stop was Kalbarri, and we had a fantastic time exploring the Murchison River and gorges of the National Park. Sadly, our motorhome wasn’t equipped for the unsealed roads on some parts so we missed out on a couple of highlights. An excuse to re-visit!

We hired a little boat at Kalbarri and had great fun fishing in the Murchison River

Admiring the views of the river gorges at Hawks Head in Kalbarri National Park

Made it to the foot of the gorge

Day 2 – Jurien Bay to Kalbarri Our second stop was Kalbarri, and we had a fantastic time exploring the Murchison River and gorges of the National Park.

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  The start of our roadtrip from Perth to Jurien Bay

Stopping for a scenic roadside picture with everyone!

Big camper, little camper!

Walking along the beach at the Old Jetty after a nice meal in the tavern

New Jetty in the distance

Day 1 – Perth to Jurien Bay The start of our roadtrip from Perth to Jurien Bay

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Eucla – Esperance – Albany – Walpole – Margaret River – Yallingup…

Eucla – Esperance – Albany – Walpole – Margaret River – Yallingup – Busselton – Perth

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By mid May we reached our destination, Perth! Very pleased to have accomplished such a journey – from one end of the country to the other! Here are some highlights of our time in Perth so far.

A friendly man takes a picture of us at King’s Park, shortly after arriving in Perth

‘Kangaroos in the City’ at St George’s Terrace

Water Labyrinth at Forrest Place

The Swan Bells near Barrack St Jetty

Outside the Old Shanghai in Northbridge

Visiting the Perth Mint – Australia’s oldest operating mint

Having a walk around Government House Gardens

The iconic ‘blue boat shed’ near Crawley

King Neptune sculpture at Atlantis Marine Park, the abandoned theme park in Two Rocks, near Yanchep

Nervous about walking down the crumbling old staircase!

Checking out the viewing public platform at Perth Airport

We took a day trip to Lesmurdie Falls in the Perth Hills

The foot of the falls

Cycling along the Swan River near the old brewery

Cottesloe Beach

The Round House in Fremantle

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour

London Court shopping precent

Getting a picture of us both with our new tripod!

Sun setting over the Swan River at McCallum Park

Perth http://wp.me/s4F0dT-perth By mid May we reached our destination, Perth! Very pleased to have accomplished such a journey - from one end of the country to the other!

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We drove round the South West corner of WA, through Yallingup and Busselton, towards the state capital of Perth!

Yallingup Beach

Looking out over the bay at Yallingup

Busselton’s heritage listed jetty – 1.8km long!

South West Region We drove round the South West corner of WA, through Yallingup and Busselton, towards the state capital of Perth!

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Margaret River We passed through the beautiful Margaret River Wine Region at the start of May 2014

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We drove up the south coast of WA, known as the Rainbow Coast (Albany, Denmark & Walpole), stopping at some well known sights!

Dog Rock at Albany

Valley of the Giants ‘Tree Top Walk’ near Walpole and Denmark

Exploring the Walpole Wilderness – Valley of the Giants!

Rainbow Coast We drove up the south coast of WA, known as the Rainbow Coast (Albany, Denmark & Walpole), stopping at some well known sights!

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At the end of April 2014, we reached Esperance,after our long journey across the Eyre Highway, and took the opportunity to relax for the day at Cape le Grand National Park

Capturing the amazing aquamarine water at Hellfire Bay

Stunning backdrop

Finding our way about the National Park

Overlooking Thistle Cove

Craig feeling frustrated by the poor phone signal at Lucky Bay!

As we were leaving, we did the Great Ocean Drive tourist loop around the lovely beaches of Esperance

Esperance At the end of April 2014, we reached Esperance,after our long journey across the Eyre Highway, and took the opportunity to relax for the day at Cape le Grand National Park

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On the third day of our journey across the Nullarbor Plain, we crossed the border into Western Australia, stopping in Eucla and conquering the ’90 Mile Straight’ (Australia’s longest straight road) before continuing to Norseman.

Visiting the remains of the old Telegraph Station hidden in the dunes near Eucla, which operated between 1877 and 1927

Stopping for a rest before tackling Australia’s longest straight stretch of road, and one of the longest in the world!

Nullarbor Plain On the third day of our journey across the Nullarbor Plain, we crossed the border into Western Australia, stopping in Eucla and conquering the '90 Mile Straight' (Australia's longest straight road) before continuing to Norseman.

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Mt Gambier – Tantanoola – Beachport – Kingston SE – Meningie – Murray…

Mt Gambier – Tantanoola – Beachport – Kingston SE – Meningie – Murray Bridge – Adelaide – Port Pirie – Port Augusta – Whyalla – Port Gibbon – Arno Bay – Tumby Bay – Port Lincoln – Coffin Bay – Sheringa – Locks Well – Elliston – Venus Bay – Streaky Bay – Ceduna – Penong – Nullarbor – Border Village

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Ceduna jetty, quick picture before setting off on our long journey across the Nullarbor Plain

The windmills at Penong

One of the famous Nullabor roadtrip signs

Reaching the vast and treeless plain

Coastal lookout – one of the only things to stop and look at on the journey!

Big road train at Border Village roadhouse

Nullarbor Plain