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lentless winds, amazing marine life, breathtaking scenery and some truly magical experi-
ences.
Turn down Blowholes Rd, 12km after the Gascoyne bridge, then proceed 49km along
the sealed road to the coast. The
blowholes
(waves spraying out of limestone chimneys dur-
ing a big swell) are just left of the T-intersection.
Point Quobba
, 1km further south, has
beach shacks, excellent fishing, some gritty
camp sites
(sites $5.50)
, and not much else.
Heading right from the T onto dirt, after 8km you'll come across a lonely little cairn
staring out to sea, commemorating HMAS
Sydney II.
Two kilometres further is
Quobba Sta-
tion
( 9948 5098;
www.quobba.com.au
;
unpowered/powered sites $11/13.50, cabins per person $25-60)
, with
plenty of rustic accommodation, a small store and legendary fishing.
Still on Quobba, 60km north of the homestead,
Red Bluff
( 08-9948 5001;
www.quobba.com.au
;
unpowered sites per person $12, shacks per person from $20, bungalows/safari retreats $170/
$345)
is a spectacular headland with a wicked surf break, excellent fishing and the southern
boundary of Ningaloo Marine Park. Accommodation comes in all forms, from exposed
camp sites and palm shelters, to exclusive upmarket safari tents with decking and superb
views. Red Bluff's first shark attack happened in 2012.
The jewel, however, is at the end of the road around 150km from Carnarvon:
Gnaraloo
Station
( 08-9942 5927;
www.gnaraloo.com
; unpowered sites per person $20, cabins d $130-210; )
S
.
Surfers from around the world come every winter to ride the notorious
Tombstones
, while
summer brings turtle monitoring and windsurfers trying to catch the strong afternoon sea
breeze, the 'Carnarvon Doctor'. There's excellent snorkelling close to shore and the coast-
line north from
Gnaraloo Bay
is eye-burningly pristine. You can stay in rough camp sites
next to the beach at
3-Mile
, or there's a range of options up at the homestead, the nicest be-
ing stone cabins with uninterrupted ocean views - great for spotting migrating whales
(June to November) and sea eagles. Gnaraloo is dedicated to sustainability and has imple-
mented a number of visionary environmental programs. The station is always looking for
willing workers, and there's such a nice vibe happening that many folk come for a night
and end up staying months. Who could blame them?
