Whatcha Peeps.

I hope all is well out there in Moominsville.

Ultimate Moomin reporting for duty.

Confused? All will be revealed.

Kalbarri → Shark Bay

In a very bizarre twist, I didn’t actually visit anywhere en route.

In hindsight, I should have seen the signs that Western Australia is gradually going to become very sparsely populated indeed.

But what I did do was spend a night at a dog-friendly campsite on the beach.

The Whalebone Camp Site

I have to say another outstanding find by myself.

Situated in the south of Francois Péron National Park, it’s a six-pitch campground that is dog-friendly. This is a rare find indeed.

Even better it only cost $10, an absolute result.

Of course, with almost all awesome things there is a slight downside.

⚠️1080 bait⚠️

In short, it’s a poison used for pest control and is extremely toxic to dogs.

Used all over Australia and extreme caution must be used.

As Jackson is the dog version of a Dyson and at 6 years old has failed to learn the basic command of no, he had to wear a muzzle with a fly net over the top to prevent him from eating the deadly scooby snacks.

Shark Bay

This post feels all topsy-turvy, and it’s probably because Shark Bay is more of a destination than a pinpoint on the map.

Which I should have paid attention to when booking my campsite.

Nanga Shark Bay Caravan Park

I really really should pay more attention to what I am doing.

Of the three campsites with Shark Bay in their name in Denham (central to the area), where I booked to stay was not one of them.

Situated right on the beach but 50km from Denham, which, incidentally, was where I wanted to be.

I did wonder why it was considerably cheaper.

Nanga has a population of approximately 5, and even now I don’t know if Nanga was the campsite or if the campsite was Nanga.

Denham

The place where I thought I was staying and also the location for the nearest bakery, in fact, for any signs of life at all.

This time around I really am the Moomin.

Little Lagoon

Another wonderful find, a dog-friendly Lagoon.

Oh wait, this is Australia, of course there is something that will either maim or kill you.

⚠️ Stonefish ⚠️

Apparently, the most venomous fish on earth! Looks like a rock and has sharp poisonous spines.

Looking back I did wonder why no one was in the water.

At least Jackson had a great time, and in case you’re wondering, of course I went for a swim.

Monkey Mia Conservation Park

With an entrance fee of $15, was it worth it?

Damn right it was.

Absolutely stunning beaches, dog-friendly in parts and the absolute highlight: to see and be able to swim alongside dolphins (whilst keeping a safe distance, of course!)

For those with a bigger budget than mine, you can pay to feed dolphins, or for those with my budget, you can stand next to the feeding area and see the dolphins get fed right in front of you for free 🤷🏻

Absolutely nobody paid their permit price to take photos of jetties.

Except for me.

I’m not sure they are ever going to stop looking amazeballs to me.

And yes I know the difference between a jetty and a boat ramp but it’s my blog and I make the rules!

Eagle Bluff Boardwalk

Shell Beach

Described online as a natural wonder, the entire beach is made of billions of tiny cockle shells instead of sand.

I’ve mentioned it before, and I will mention it again, I am not religious, but just sometimes the feeling of a place feels so much more than just us.

This place was exactly that for me.

As I stood alone looking out, I felt a wonder I cannot describe.

The Nights (Avicii – 2014)

Can you believe that I have been here in Australia for 7 months.

It feels like only yesterday I was trying to manhandle 35kgs of luggage through the airport.

It’s now time for me to try and juggle extending my Carnet and also trying to extend my personal visa.

Visa application submitted, fingers crossed it comes through without drama.

But, of course, this is me!

Until next time XOXO