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 Mar 15th We commented to a local in Esperance on how hard it is to get a campsite at Lucky Bay. (You need to book 6 months in advance.) He recommended Wharton Beach as a better alternative. What a great tip that was. We thought we would stop for a couple of nights and ended up staying four. He also recommended the pub up the road, but that turned out to be a Dud. (Outback prices, Rubbish Beer selection and surly Barman.) Wharton. Wharton Camp. Orleans Bay. Mar 16th A lot of beach driving today. First, we drove down Wharton Beach to the end, then along a 4WD track to Victoria Harbour. Victoria Harbour is pristine and deserted. After a long walk along the beach, we drove back along Wharton Beach and walked up the track to the top of a hill, which is a giant granite rock, where we had views across the bays and beaches. There were lots of little Lizards scurrying around the rocks. We collected some firewood on the way home and put a lump of roast beef on the spit. It was delicious, an...

Mar 6th Our first stop, crossing the Nullarbor, was a recommendation from some mates who travelled last year, called Cactus Beach.  It's a world-renowned surf beach and a popular fishing spot.  We didn't surf or catch any fish, but learnt about the breaks from a few old surfies. It's funny to see a surfie with a beer belly.  Out by the point is Cunns, straight off the beach is Cactus, and a crescent break further north is Castle. They come from far and wide to surf this break. The most northerly is Caves. We walked along the coastal path and came across multiple blow holes, some spurted jets of water meters into the air.  The surprising thing is that none of them are publicised.  There are also some interesting rock formations along the shoreline. Rock fishing. Only about 100mm long. Sea on the left, Salt Lake on the right. Blowhole. Blowholes. Rock pools. Beach rocks. Inquisitive Old woman. Pretty rocks. Mar 7th Another recommendation from our mates was Koonald...