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Coral Coast 2025

April - May 2025
A 28-day adventure by Karen Read more

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  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025
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    Wooramel River Retreat

    Apr 30–May 2 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Packed up from Horrocks and had an interesting drive to Wooramel. There were too many dangerous drivers on the road overtaking on double white lines. Ruby and I were treated to Graham's extensive swear vocabulary. We also had a tragedy on the trip. Our ensuite cabinet came open and something smashed Graham's full bottle of Jack Daniels. Apparently it's my fault for having too many toiletries. Of course it is.

    Our campsite at Wooramel is a lovely private spot on the side of the river, but with no water. Maybe that's a good thing (no wet dogs). Very peaceful. We don't know who was more scared when some cows arrived to say hello; the dogs or the cows. But all lived to tell the tale.

    Went to the homestead to cool off in their artesian bore baths, excect they were really warm so there was no cooling off to be had. Felt fantastic and refreshed afterwards though. While we were there their resident artist was on stage singing country and Elvis. He was a hoot. It was a fantastic afternoon, but we know to take some drinks with us next time!

    We headed back to camp to cook dinner and that's when 1,000 bugs of all sizes and shapes arrived to enjoy our dinner. It was like a David Attenborough episode on entomology. So there was nothing for it but to turn off all the lights and count the stars. Ahhhh.

    Everyone is feeling relaxed and refreshed. Peter and Graham have call signs when we travel. Pete's is Boofhood (courtesy of his Coke can) and Graham's is Short Cut (bacon). Peppa the dog has been named Ritalin due to her episodes of manic running around the campsite. I'm on my best behaviour as I don't want to get a new name. The boys are keeping us all very entertained.

    Life is good.    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025
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    Bruboodjoo

    May 2–8 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    The trip from Wooramel to Bruboodjoo pretty much filled most of yesterday, but one thing we have is plenty of time. Jules and Peter stopped in Carnarvon for a couple of hours for a quick repair while we headed to camp with Anne and crew.
    This morning's sunrise was spectacular. Might have to get up early tomorrow for another go.
    There are king tides at the moment so there are a few swampy areas in the campground. No biggie but makes it a bit of a longer trip to the beach. Stevie was very pleased to play in the swamp. She blends into the red dirt quite well now, which is good as we are worried one of the huge eagles is going to take off with her.
    Each day seems to revolve around the next meal. I don't know why things taste so much better when you are camping.    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025
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    Bruboodjoo day 2

    May 4 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    After a lazy day in camp around a jigsaw puzzle we headed to the beach. The water here is magnificent- warm like a bath. We saw a turtle and dolphins just off shore. Spent the night once again star gazing. I will let you know when we are sick of it.
    A quick detour to Coral Bay Bakery then off to Five Fingers for a bit of snorkelling. Anne has done an awesome job on the 4wd tracks.    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025

    Still in Bruboodjoo

    May 5 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    We had our first snorkel of the trip yesterday at Five Fingers. It was wonderful - full of fish but also quite busy. The girls kicked the boys out of the driver’s seats for the trip back to Coral Bay. Graham was surprisingly quiet. I don't think he enjoyed my driving.
    Up nice and early this morning to walk the dogs at sunrise. I will let the photo do the talking.
    The boys headed off fishing so Anne, Jules and I took the girls to the beach for a swim. Once again saw turtles and a seal.
    The boys were very happy with their catch today. They are already talking about the next fishing trip.
    It takes a while each morning to work out which day it is. I hope we remember to leave.    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025
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    Brudoodjoo day number can't remember

    May 6 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C

    Spent another fabulous day snorkelling at Five Fingers, after a detour via Coral Bay Brakery. If anyone passes by drop in for a wagon wheel (just like the ones we had as kids).
    The snorkelling today was better. Saw so many different fish including a couple stingrays with blue dots. My favourite fish was the parrot fish.
    The best thing that happened today was Stevie did a poo and when Peter bent to pick it up his glasses fell in the poo. We all laughed because we are such great friends.
    The second best thing that happened today was Peter's go pro vision when snorkelling. He basically videod an underwater rock with a couple of fish around it and then forgot to turn the camera off and videod his legs swimming. Good work!
    The track in and out of Five Fingers was so rough I had to hold my boobs but poor Anne was driving so hers got a good bounce up.
    The dogs are living their best life, swimming, playing and running all day. Anne often has all the dogs and looks like the crazy dog lady. They are all shattered by the end of the day. Ruby was knocking on the van door last night to go to bed, then lay on the bed giving us the evils because we stayed outside.
    And now we will sit in camp watching the sunset and waiting for our dinner to be cooked by the boys. Ahhhhhh.    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025

    Bullara Station

    May 8–10 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C

    Spent our last day at Bruboodjoo at the beach snorkelling, swimming and relaxing. We were the only people (and dogs) there.
    Woke this morning and it was quite hot. Made the pack down not enjoyable. Arrived at Bullara and it was even hotter! Luckily they have fabulous open air showers and we are giving them a workout.
    There is an old boy on his pushbike who spends the day leading campers to their camp-site. He must be so fit.
    It is very beautiful here. The owners have done a fantastic job of making the station a destination stay.
    The dogs are exhausted after all the swimming at Bruboodjoo. We have all become very accustomed to the sound of Peppa snoring.
    And once again we are all saying "what a magnificent night".    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025

    Good morning from Bullara Station

    May 9 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

    So last night I had the biggest fright of my life. There are sheep that wander around the camp-site and we heard something in the bushes at the back of the vans. I took off to get a photo of said sheep and this huge bull came out of the bushes at me. I took off and raced back to camp.
    Turns out I met Scratchie the camp bull. Even though he is 900kg he is very friendly and would have been coming for a pat.
    We were all up at 6am for a family walk to see the sun rise. Ruby decided to poop in the middle of a road and then a big truck came along mid poo. That was fun.
    The walk through the bush was just beautiful. The dogs loved all the cow poo to sniff on the way. Then headed to the Cafe for a breakfast of champions - scones and cream.
    Took the kids (dogs) to visit the goats and horses. They were suitably impressed.    Read more

  • Karen CottonCoral Coast 2025

    Bullara Burger Night

    May 9 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 25 °C

    After our early morning adventures it started to warm up so we loaded the dogs in the car and headed to Exmouth. Had our first visit to a pub in two weeks and dipped our toes in the ocean. The water there was like a warm bath.
    Back in time for Bullara's burger night. They served 400 burgers in under an hour - a very well oiled machine. They do 400 burgers most Friday nights and 500 on school holidays. The staff here all appear very happy and everything runs like clockwork. It's a real credit to the owners.
    Was a great night and a fitting end to our stay at Bullara.    Read more

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