Friday 12th October: Carnarvon – Monkey Mia 365km Kath lead

Bacon and eggs for breakfast – a treat! We travelled south for an hour from Carnarvon stopping at White Bluff Lookout with 360 degree panoramic views before crossing the 26^th Parallel. We turned off at Overlander Roadhouse to head up the Peron Peninsula. With the cooler climate, wildflowers were again on display. We stopped in at Shell Beach made up of billions of tiny cockle shells. Although unusual it was still very picturesque especially with the turquoise water lapping the shore. Continuing on we called in at Goulet Bluff Lookout followed by Eagle Bluff Lookout. Magnificent bluffs, overlooking the bay where the water was so clear we could see a ray gliding along the sea floor while further out we could see the dark blue water where the seagrass was growing. Continuing north we crossed the 26^th Parallel again and a little further on stopped at Denham for our latest lunch yet. Crossed over to the eastern side of the peninsula and arrived at our destination of Monkey Mia (Eastern Bluff) to a full campsite so ended up setting up in the campground carpark. Monkey Mia is a tourist resort and charge accordingly. Situated ½ way up the peninsula facing east towards the mainland about 30km away and north up Shark Bay into the Indian Ocean.