Day 15: Tue 02 Apr 24 - Esperance

Tue 02 Apr 24 - Esperance 

It was 12 Deg and cloudy with an 11 km/h SE breeze, becoming clear and sunny but reaching only 19 Deg through the day. It was nice waking to the sound of parrots chatting in the surrounding trees.

After an early walk, I returned for breakfast, then after a slowish start, we drove 14km to the other side of Esperance to Wylie Bay and Wylie Bay Rock, which provided stunning 360 Deg views from the top. We were surprised at the amount of people driving over the rock, but I had no intention of joining them - I  walked up while Noel stayed behind and minded the car. After soaking up the views, we returned to Esperance first stopping at the Information Centre, then continuing to Dome for our morning brew (and a HUGE slab of cheesecake for Noel). A bit of grocery shopping was done, then we returned to the van for lunch. After lunch, we climbed back in the car, and heading west we drove around the Great Ocean Drive - a 40km scenic loop with incredible scenery. The brochures suggest only an hour is needed to drive the loop,  but they didn't count on how long I need when taking photos (sorry - there are a few tonight). 

Arriving back at the van later than planned, we had leftovers (and hot chippies in the Air Fryer) for dinner and an early night. Another great day with some amazing scenery.

Wylie Head Beach about 14km East of Esperance

Wylie Bay Rock

View from Wylie Bay Rock to Wylie Head Beach

View from Wylie Bay Rock to Wylie Bay Beach


View from Wylie Bay Rock over Wylie Head Beach to Esperance

View from Wylie Bay Rock over Wylie Head Beach to Esperance

I couldn't believe the amount of 4WDs driving over the rock - I walked up.

Wylie Bay Dunes

Wylie Bay Rock

Cute Mural in Esperance

Morning sustenance at Dome in Esperance - Honey Macadamia Nut Cheesecake

Morning sustenance at Dome in Esperance


An afternoon drive along the 'Great Ocean Drive', a 40km scenic loop from Esperance


View over Esperance from Rotary Hill

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',


'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive'

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive' - Made it to the top of the lookout.

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',

'Great Ocean Drive',


Pink Lake - (Actually more Blue than Pink, but still a nice Sunset)

Pink Lake - But only mildly around the edges

Pink Lake - But only mildly around the edges

Pink Lake Sunset

Back Home at the Pink Lake Holiday Park



Comments

  1. Steven BarbApril 3, 2024 at 9:23 AM

    Hi mate. Fantastic views. I can see you catching a fish there. 😊.

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