Dongara Pt Denison

Well we didn't find Okabella, the haunted house until we were about 50 klm south of Northampton and on our way in the pouring rain to Dongara. It was a dirt road or should I say mud road due to the rain they have had over the previous couple of weeks so we gave it the big miss. Its our last night in Dongara which is quite a historic town, a great surf beach, a small marina and friendly little shopping precinct. Dongara Denison as its named sits alongside the Irwin river and port Irwin no longer used as a port mainly due to the treacherous reef that lies close to the shore line. There have been many a ship wreck and mariner mishaps along these shores. An old local tells us of how dangerous these waters can be even to the most experienced mariners, as this area is known for its rogue waves that can tip a lobster trawler on its side in the blink of an eye. He then points out a memorial of 3 men whom where his friends, all drowned in a boating mishap. Mother nature is definitely in charge around here. The winds here are also bound and fierce. There are trees permanently flexed or growing north facing due to the prevailing southerly s. Any hoo! enough of all that we have had a nice time here an are of to Jurien Bay tomorrow to catch up with our friends Haydn, Teresa and their son Heath. We are looking forward to having their company a few drinks and some good feeds. (Lobster season officially starts here on this coast line from Juiren up... on the  15 November, they say, imported internationally! must be good eh). Well guys here are a few pics of Dongara Denison. Catch you in Jurien Bay.

Denison Marina

Denison Dongara sunset

Sunset at Grannys Beach where we are staying

talk about a windy day!!