The Pinnacles & Leuseur National Park

We were surprised at the size of the area covered by the Pinnacle formations. We drove the 7 km circuit stopping at designated spots to walk among them, looking at the many different shapes and sandstone colours












































This Pinnacle reminded David of 'Casper the friendly Ghost'












A selection of wildflowers we saw on our walk through Leuseur National Park.

Sandy Point Conservation Park, Lake Thetis

We spent three nights bush camping close to the beach at Sandy Point Conservation Park with its turquoise water and white sand. We had one night of extreme weather with gale force winds accompanied by lightning and thunder (long & loud). We survived the night and shared our experiences with fellow campers the next morning.










There are lots of large sand dunes leading up to the beach and tobogganing is as much a sport here as swimming and fishing.





We walked across the top of the sand dunes as the sun was setting








The sand dunes at sundown










New pier at Jurien Beach















The old pier



























Lake Thetis is another location where stomatolites continue to grow. There are two types known as Microlbial cousins - stromatolites are built in layers while their relatives, thrombolites are clotted structures. Both are present at Lake Thetis

Cossak - Heritage Town

Cossak Heritage Town has a number of empty buildings that have been meticulously restored to a point where they could be inhabited immediately; financed substantially by big mining companies. The buildings are left open for the public to walk around at leisure on a self guided tour.


Overlooking the town and the magnificent courthouse from the lookout

















General Store and David outside Court House







Police Barracks

















Lock Up - Interior









Lock Up - Exterior















Cookhouse











Customs House









Bond Store










School House









Town Well & Horse Drawn Train