Day 68 - Busselton to Lancelin

Time to tackle the drive through Perth, hoping it will be ok as its Sunday, got onto Freeway and went nearly all the way with 2 or 3 lanes, only one section with heavy traffic so not stressful at all.

Arrived at Lancelin North End Caravan Park, very dodgy, cash only, I had booked for 2 nights but after having a quick look around changed to 1 night. Lady took the money then told me there is no power 'but it will come back on, maybe at 10pm'. Really hate being ripped off. I had tried to book into the other Caravan Park on the way but said it was booked out, looked to have vacancies when we drove past...but maybe not.

Anyway we went for a drive around town, nice little surfing town, beaches had the normal amount of seaweed but one beach we walked on smelt really bad, not sure why.

Went for a drive into the famous Sand Dunes, lots of people on the buggies and kids sliding down the dunes on boards, looked fun. Drove towards the beach, no tracks or signs so you go where ever you like, we took a wrong turn and nearly drove down a steep hole, we were about to let down the tyres and if that failed pull out the Max Tracks but this nice man offered to give us a quick pull backwards. Easy as and we didn't have the hassle. The Dunes are lovely white sand and fun to drive around on. Sure Alex and the boys would have had a ball here.

Checked out the Back beach which is the Surf Beach, beautiful clear water, white sand and the temperature was nice, still pretty windy so air temp is cold. Drove down to the Jetty, seems like they catch squid here.

Went back to Van, Wayne gave the Car a quick bath to get the salt and sand off (no car wash in town). Had to have shower in the Van as there was no Hot Water in the Park, $45 for a site with no power and no amenities grrrrrr

Went to the 3 Emu's for dinner just around the corner, they had a generator
to run the power so all good.

Trying the book for Jurien Bay for next couple of nights, no good, booked out. Will call Green Head in the morning to see if they have any vacancies, they don't do on line bookings !!!Read more