Cape Leveque..Kooljaman

Monday 27^th – Wednesday 29^th June

This was a most beautiful place – our Safari tent was situated so that it overlooked the Eastern Beach, and the decking was our ‘living room.’  

down the side

The view from the deck

Although the days are hot, the tent is cool as it is all open, and shady in the heat of the day. I was rather worried that there would be insects inside, as its not insect proof - gaps at the joining of zips, and the floor is decking.  But there haven’t been any problems at all, and it is lovely and cool at night, and you can hear the sea.

We watch the sunrise and have a cuppa,

then go for a walk in the cool of the early morning

Th soil is such a bright red, pindan, the same as at Roebuck Bay, and the rocks are crumbly and look like rubble, in parts.

We would read for a while then walk over for a coffee at the cafe – very civilised, but $4.50 per cup –the record! Then maybe have a swim..... a tough life!

The tides are really big – must be several metres and at low tide you find oyster shells and other creatures on rocks that are about 2 m high.

These chitons looked unusual, with lots of spiky hairs on them.

For the first time, R was sorry he wasn’t equipped to fish – might be able to catch some good ones here!

It was surprisingly busy despite being so remote. The camp sites were very close together, and groups came through from plane trips or indigenous cultural tours  or fishing tours.

We really enjoyed the break – no driving, lots of walking and reading, and surrounded by the most beautiful beaches. The water is crystal clear and warm enough to stay in for a while, and we had swims every day.

Sunset from the deck

Bird highlights: White-throated Gerygone also called the bush canary because it is so yellow, and Mistletoe birds – lots around here, in mistletoe that’s growing in the wattles.

Flower highlight: Bird flower – Crotalaria (I think)

and a vine that grows in the sand.

The habitat is called Coastal Vine Thicket.

Reading at night on the decking, moths and other insects fly around the light. We noticed this beautiful one!