Riding my Motorcycle from Adelaide to Perth

February 2021 - Travel Australia by Motorcycle

Adelaide to Western Australia

In January 2021 the state of Western Australia opened it’s border as the Covid 19 pandemic eased.  It was the start of an influx of tourists and travellers that were bored with their local state and ready for new horizons.  It was the start of Autumn, so the weather is mild and not too cold yet.

So quite quickly I joined the “go west” movement.  I had previously ridden out towards the border in this update – Darwin to Nullarbor to Adelaide.

I am actually writing this update in March 2025, while in the small town of Pietramontecorvin in Italy.  So my memory is a little hazy but there is some nice scenery of South and Western Australia that people might not be aware of, so I thought I should put it together.  I wasn’t really in the journal mode at the time, so the photos are a little patchy in their coverage.

Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia

A small salt lake out near Ceduna, South Australia.

Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia

Seaweed covered beach near Elliston, South Australia.

Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed

A local electricity pole with some humour.  There have been deaths previously and sadly a local surfer was attacked and killed by a shark a couple of years after I took this photo.

Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia

There is a nice clifftop walk from Elliston with a number of sculptures.

Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia

Another sculpture along the Elliston walk.

Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia

Local surfers near Walkers Rocks enjoying the day.

Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing

Soon after passing through Penong I took a turn off to follow the Old Eyre (Nullarbor) Highway (below).  It is the path of the original highway that was abandoned in the 1970’s for the current sealed road.  I have previously done a separate update – The Old Eyre (Nullarbor) Highway

Endless dirt road, Old Eyre Highway, Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia

The Old Eyre Highway comes out right at the border to Western Australia.  There were still officials at the border but I crossed through the border fairly easily, picked up some fuel and kept riding west.  These days you would just drive through, although there is probably a quarantine point to stop the movement of unwanted plants and animals.  This is the Old Telegraph Station at Eucla, Western Australia.

Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia

I camped a couple of nights before reaching the coastal town of Esperance.  The town was inundated by tourists like me and all the caravan parks and motels were full.  Fortunately, they had an overflow solution of using the local showgrounds.  I found a nice quiet spot near the shearing pavilion and stayed a few days.  There was a kitchen and hot showers available.

Duke of Orleans Bay pink flowers, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Duke of Orleans Bay, animal tracks in sand, Western Australia
Bright red Callistemon (bottlebrush) flower, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia

After a few days in Esperance I packed up and rode back eastward along the coastline.  I ended up staying at Duke of Orleans Bay Caravan Park for a couple more days.  The following photos are from a walk I did along the headland through Tjaltjraak Boodja Park to Wharton Beach.

Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Duke of Orleans Bay, animal tracks in sand, Western Australia
Bright red Callistemon (bottlebrush) flower, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Duke of Orleans Bay pink flowers, Western Australia

Some type of coastal Banksia bush.

Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Duke of Orleans Bay, animal tracks in sand, Western Australia
Bright red Callistemon (bottlebrush) flower, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Duke of Orleans Bay pink flowers, Western Australia

Tracks in the sand.

Bright red Callistemon (bottlebrush) flower, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Banksia flowers, Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Duke of Orleans Bay pink flowers, Western Australia
Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Duke of Orleans Bay, animal tracks in sand, Western Australia

A local Callistemon species.

Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia

Looking across to Wharton Beach from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park.

Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia

Wharton Beach.

Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia

Wharton Beach was another site of a fatal shark attack on a surfer, in 2025.

A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia

Wharton Beach still, from the headland.

Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia

Little Wharton Beach.

Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia

I began riding further west.  I spent my time generally following the coast around to Perth but also zigzagging inland as the mood took me.  Riding through the jarrah forests is amazing but no photos unfortunately.  This is Wave Rock, near Hyden.  I am glad I went out to have a look but it wasn’t too exciting.

Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia

Back on the coast now, I camped at Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp for a couple of days.  This is their local “crocodile rock”.

Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.

On a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.

Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.

Unknown beach.

Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia

Hamelin Bay at sunset

 

Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia

This is Jewel Cave.  My photos did not do it justice.  It was the most spectacular cave I have seen and definitely worth a visit.

Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia

The old fence on the left is a remnant of the Rabbit-Proof Fence.  I think this was fence no. 2, built in 1905.  There were three fences built with a total of 3,256 kilometres (2,023 miles).  The barrier was supposed to stop rabbits and other pests coming from the east and invading pastoral lands.  It had some limited success, but was a long term failure.  With hindsight they were pretty optimistic in thinking it would work.  Rabbits are still a major pest throughout Australia 120 years later.

A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia

After spending some time in Perth it was still too early in the cyclone season to go much further north yet.  I decided to head back east for a while towards Kalgoorlie.  At one point I followed the pipeline for the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme built in 1903.  This is one of the pumping stations.

A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.

This is probably a good point to mention “pea gravel”.  This photo is more sand but looks like it might have pea gravel mixed in.  Pea gravel is made up of small spherical stones up to about 10mm or 3/8 inch.  It can be quite tricky to ride with a motorcycle or bicycle, especially when thick.  Imagine riding on ball bearings or glass marbles.  It is commonly used on gravel roads in Western Australia.  I reckon if you master riding on pea gravel you would be right riding any gravel road.  The photo is of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme.  The pipeline route is now the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. 

A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.

This is the track out to Ennuin Station.  A lady in a nearby town had told me about it.  My memory is a little hazy but I think it had been handed over to the Government and was now a nature research station.  It was a fun ride out there anyway.  I didn’t camp there.  I am not sure if you can.  I am not sure if it is even open these days.

Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia

Ennuin Station research buildings.

A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia

Leaving Ennuin Station.

I decided to gradually start making my way north in the hope the wet season would end fairly soon.  It was April so it was almost there.  But then tropical cyclone Seroja began heading for Western Australia.  It had already caused many deaths in Indonesia and is the third deadliest cyclone to be recorded in Australian waters.  Western Australia was put on alert.  My memory is a little foggy but I remember being stuck in my tent in the caravan park of a small town inland north east of Perth.  It did ease somewhat to a category 3 by the time it crossed the Western Australia coastline and had little impact where I was.  But it did cause some significant destruction and flooding that meant I was not going north any time soon.  I decided to ride back to Perth and regroup.

In the end I did not complete my intended coastal trip around to Darwin.  A family commitment took me back to Adelaide, so that was it for Western Australia.

Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia

Crossing the Nullarbor Plain, again.  This time I just pushed straight through along the Eyre Highway and rode the 2,600 kms from Perth to Adelaide dawn to dusk, in three or four days.  I did stop a few times to take photos of the cliffs along the Great Australian Bight.

Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A large arched sandstone rock formation along the Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Afternoon sun on a crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Sun on a close up of crystallised salt lake near Ceduna, South Australia
Elliston beach with seaweed
Resilient shark attack humour, Elliston, South Australia
Pink seaweed, Elliston, South Australia
Sculpture of seabirds made from sticks, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Sculpture of man's head, Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Adelaide to Elliston 11 Elliston Coastal Trail surfing
Elliston Coastal Trail, South Australia
Ruins of the Old Eucla Telegraph Station are taking over by the sandhills, Western Australia
Camping in the shearing section of the Esperance showground, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sand of Wharton Beach,from Tjaltjraak Boodja Park, Western Australia
Looking across to the red stone headland of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Wharton Beach, Western Australia
A lone person stands in the blue waters of Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Looking down on the white sands and 4WD vehicles on Wharton Beach, Western Australia
Blue ocean and sky at Little Wharton Beach islands, Western Australia
Wave Rock Hyden Western Australia
Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Looking out from Crocodile Rock on a short walk near Millers Point Reserve Bush Camp.
Sandy Beach, Western Australia
Hamelin Bay evening light, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Jewel Cave stalactites, Western Australia
Remnants of Rabbit Proof Fence no. 2, Western Australia
A pumping station building on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on a dirt track on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Western Australia.
A motorcycle stopped on red sandy track of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Research buildings at Ennuin Station, Western Australia
A motorcycle leaving the gates of Ennuin Station, Western Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
Looking at the deep blue ocean along the coastal cliffs of the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia
A nice surfing wave along the Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor Plain, South Australia

The Old Eyre (Nullarbor) Highway
February 2021

Australia to Puerto Varas, South America
Update 1 (late November 2022)