RV TRAVEL
Aerial view of the pink lake of Hutt Lagoon.
KALBARRI
Kalbarri National Park is 155km north of
Geraldton, and as such it’s not part of the Indian
Ocean Drive. However, it would be a crime to
come this far and not nudge a little further – it
really is worth it. With breathtaking coastal cliffs
and vistas, gorges, escarpments and natural
wonders such as Nature’s Window, Kalbarri NP
would be a true highlight of any WA adventure.
Our visit almost coincided with our friends at Four
Hands in a Tin Can, aka the Millward family, so
we asked them for their tips on exploring Kalbarri
National Park…
PELICAN FEEDING
Head out to the pelican feeding on the foreshore
in Kalbarri. Everyone gets a chance to feed wild
pelicans but get there early to watch them fly in.
Feeding is at 8.45am each morning, opposite
Murchison Caravan Park and a gold coin donation
is appreciated (to help cover the cost of fish).
NATIONAL PARK FEES
If travelling full-time, the $12 a day fee to visit the
various national parks on the Coral Coast can get
a bit much. Grab yourself an ‘All Parks Pass’.
HUTT LAGOON (PINK LAKE)
We absolutely failed when planning our visit to
the pink lake of Hutt Lagoon, so don’t be like us.
Visit on a shining, sunny day, when you’ll be able
to see it in all its glory. If you have a drone, be 100
per cent sure to send it up as it just makes for an
absolutely amazing picture.
EATING OUT
After a long day’s walk, we attempted to get a
bite to eat at the pub in town; however, it had a
1.5-hour wait! So we went around the corner to
the fish and chip shop... what a beautiful snapper
we had there!
FAST FACTS
LOOP WALK, KALBARRI NP
Be prepared for a long 8km walk. Pack your water,
shoes and something to eat as you embark on
a stroll around Kalbarri National Park. The walk
starts from the beautiful Nature’s Window.
NATURE’S WINDOW
Natures’ Window is not a massive trek at all like
we’d heard! It’s only 1km – short and simple and
amazing!
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Liam Millward 'hangs
around' Kalbarri NP.