This has been a favourite destination of ours for a number of years now and it was on our last holiday here that we decided to do this lap of Oz adventure that we are currently on. To be back here now has a sense of ‘full circle’ about it.
As you drive into the national park you start to catch glimpses of the water and wow. Feels like we’d forgotten how exquisitely turquoise/aqua the water is. Flanked by the rugged ranges on one side and the dunes and water on the other, it’s a pleasant drive. It is with much anticipation and the warmth of greeting an old friend we arrive at our campsite (#41).
Immediately we are greeted by the cockatoos and Georgia, the carer of all creatures great and small, puts out a water bowl for them. They enjoy the fresh water and frequently return to camp to quench their thirst during our stay.
After set up it was time for lunch before hitting the beach and getting up close with the reef. Georgia and Ken were straight into the snorkelling and it was as good as we remembered. There is a horseshoe shaped coral shelf which is a great place to spot all sorts of fish, with ledges to hide under and deeper water, it always provides a great and varied experience.
t was not only our fishy friends we were delighted to see but another couple of families we’ve met along the road a few times already. We had all arrived that day so got to spend a few days chatting and even got together for birthday drinks as it was my birthday and one of the other mums in 2 days’ time. It was a fun evening, we have met some really lovely people on our travels and while there is no denying the country is huge the travelling community is like a little village.
The days are beautifully sunny and warm, but the winds were variable. At times we were reluctant or didn’t even bother walking the 15m to the beach, preferring instead to wait for the part of the day when the winds would die down. Regardless of the winds it’s a stunningly beautiful and peaceful place, you can’t help but feel relaxed and lucky to be there.
Turtles, turtles, turtles and more turtles. We’ve never seen so many turtles here. There were 3-5 constantly grazing on the reef nearest our camp and on the last day we got to hang with a big guy out at the ‘horseshoe’. On that last snorkel Georgia got to swim so close with a smaller turtle, diving down with it and surfacing together. It was just beautiful to watch and would have made epic footage had I taken the GoPro with me.🤦🏽♀️ Fortunately Ken did!
The SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) was out and we could just leave it nestled into the dunes. I had a couple of fantastic paddles and the kids loved playing on it. They are going to be excellent boarders. Again I didn’t have my camera on me but as Alicia and I walked up the beach chatting, the 4 girls (Charlotte, Georgia and 2 mates) were paddling along next to us. One sitting on the front of the board, Charlotte in the middle paddling, one sitting on the back and Georgia on a boogie board attached to the SUP kicking and being dragged along. The photo would have been great however being in the moment is always enough!
My birthday was on the last day. The day started with yellow balloons, gifts, cards and coffee in bed, followed by a paddle board with Charlotte, before returning for pancakes. Then the weather had turned it on for the best morning with low winds. This made for an awesome beach morning/snorkelling, taking both Charlotte and Georgie out.
With a hunger worked up we returned for lunch and a chill. I received a couple of magazines and sudoku puzzle books, both guilty pleasures for a busy mum and was under instruction to read and do both…. well if you insist. Then the evening rounded out with lettuce, a kilo of sweet Exmouth prawns 🦐 and seafood sauce. Honestly, the beez kneez!
What better way to celebrate Leonie’s birthday to go for a sunset beach walk upto the point!
With a hunger worked up we returned for lunch and a chill. I received a couple of magazines and sudoku puzzle books, both guilty pleasures for a busy mum and was under instruction to read and do both…. well if you insist. Then the evening rounded out with lettuce, a kilo of sweet Exmouth prawns 🦐 and seafood sauce. Honestly, the beez kneez!
With only a chance of internet at night as long as it wasn’t windy I didn’t get messages until the next day but it was a beautiful birthday. Grateful for my kind and thoughtful family and this magnificent location.
Osprey Bay, you’ve done it again. Even after travelling Oz you’re still right up there as our favourite, or at least in the top 5 campsites.
