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The Blowholes area is 73km from Carnarvon
town. The turnoff is 24kms north via the North
West Coastal Highway, and then its 49kms to the
coast on all bitumen roads. 4 wheel drive is NOT needed to enjoy most of what
the Quobba coast has to offer. |
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Danger: although this is a
beautiful spot, parts of the area can also be dangerous so keep a wary
eye on the tides
and be aware of KING WAVES! Camping is permitted
in the camping area for a nominal fee. |
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The Blow Holes at Point Quobba
were discovered in 1911. |
The blow holes work best on a low
tide and big swells. |
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A powerful jet of water is forced with
enormous pressure through holes in the rock. The
large hole was once the main spout. |
In the right conditions, it sometimes
reaches a height of 20m.
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Blow Holes camping area looking south.
Quobba is 967 kms north of Perth. There is a
resident ranger during winter months and (cheap) camping
fees apply. |
There are many little nooks to park a van or
tent. There are a number of simple toilets spread
through the area, but nothing else is available. No water.
No electricity. |
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Looking north over the camping area and
island nature reserve. |
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Shacks are mainly owned by locals from
Carnarvon & surrounding stations. The Carnarvon
shire is working to have them removed. |
Some shade pergolas have been placed along the beach.
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The boat 'ramp' at Blow Holes camping
area. I have been told that there is a concrete ramp
buried under the sand somewhere. |
The sand is soft and not suitable for
larger boat launching.
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Heading out for a days fishing after several days of howling southerlies
and very rough seas.
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On one of the three days fishing, we got
enough for all 9 of us to have a fish feast. Boat is 4.2m with a 30hp
motor.
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Continuing south through the
camping area is 4x4 only. |
My little Lada Niva 4X4 at Quobba.
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A perfect fishing beach that produced a
sized spangled emperor in the first 10 minutes.
(I was passing by at the time.)
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Beach fishing south of Quobba
camping area, WA.
What could be better than this? |
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No beach driving in this area. The sand is
much too soft. |
Nice beach just south around the point
from the camp area. |
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Looking north over the bay at the Blow
Holes camp area. |
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Point Quobba light house at the back of
the camp area. |
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Our camp site near the entrance to the
Blow Holes Camping Area, 50m from the beach.
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The first tent site near Graeme &
Marg's van proved too windy, and so Ann & I had to
shift close in to one of the huts.
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How good is this?
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Scrabble in holiday mode. It's a
tough life!
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Laughs and jeers from the peanut
gallery. "Oooo these things do ride up, maybe I should have
bought a larger size?!"
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The Quobba Canvas Hilton.
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Afternoon snack time.
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Mike and Trina's family.
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A day trip north to Cape Cuvier,
salt loading jetty. |
The Lake MacLeod Salt ship
loading facility. |
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An enticing spot to fish, but pick your
times and take precautions. You will also need a
running gaff (line gaff). |
What's left of the Korean Star
(that bit in the water).
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A rugged and beautiful coast.
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Rusting remains of the front half of the
Korean Star.
Strictly 4x4 down the track to the waters
edge. |
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There are plenty of oysters to be had, but
it is very dangerous. A safer spot to collect
oysters is near the island at the Blow Holes. |
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Red Bluff Camping Ground - very expensive camping fees, but a truly beautiful spot
with a great sandy beach. |
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Red Bluff is a world renowned surfing spot with waves ranging from 1m to 6ms depending on
the time of the year.
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The beautiful wide sandy beach at Red
Bluff can get rough at times. You can drive in here with
a car, but 4x4 is recommended. The dirt road gets a
bit sandy in patches. |
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The bare-essentials local shop at Red
Bluff. Bring everything with you including water and
power. |
One of the small salt pans on the
road into Quobba.
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