A Little Road Trip…
22 July, 2025
As a family, we’ve always gone on little adventures together within our state, immersed in nature. Now, as the boys are more independent, these trips away as a family are even more special. We spent our recent time up north hiking coastal & inland gorges, climbing sand dunes, swimming and snorkelling on the Ningaloo Reef.
Being later in the year, temperatures were a little cooler so we were able to comfortably hike into the inland gorges and enjoy the peace and serenity they alway promise.
In today’s world where it can sometimes feel like information overwhelm, the soothing sounds and pace of Nature provided calmness and an opportunity to reset.
With very little to distract us, except our own chatter, we became immersed in an ancient landscape with signs of resilience all around us. From tiny flowers blooming in rocky pathways, to trees growing in bonsai form on cliff faces.
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks”
The turquoise waters and golden beaches provided a place to explore, have fun…and simply be.
In the late afternoons we spotted a few birds coming down to the shoreline, searching for a feed. An Eastern Reef Egret, (also known as the Pacific Reef Heron) pictured above left, and a Pied Oystercatcher on the right. The Pied Oystercatchers always make me smile with their comical characteristics.
The Endangered Black-flanked Rock Wallaby,
This elusive marsupial, (also known as the Black-footed Rock Wallaby), is endemic to Western Australia. With their textured feet for grip and long tail for balance, they can climb rocky outcrops effortlessly.
Their shy nature and clever camaflouge can make sightings a little tricky, but thanks to Jake’s eagle eyes, we were able to see a few, sitting motionless, soaking up some sunshine. After taking a few quick photos we quietly left them in peace.
A Majestic Osprey,
We had a special encounter with an Osprey who we spotted feeding on a catch of fish, after we’d spent an afternoon snorkelling at one of the more popular beaches. Perched on top of one of the tall poles as part of a Visitor Info Display, he didn’t seem bothered at all with people passing beneath him, and continued to enjoy his feed.
Back Home,
We came back home to the garden looking very green with lots of produce ready for harvest, having had plenty of rain whilst we were away.
How’s your garden growing? I’d love to know in the comments below or send me an email.
Til next time, stay cosy,
Alisa🏡🍂
References:
wwf.org.au/blogs/from-the-wheatbelt-to-the-wild-more-black-flanked-rock-wallabies-return
https://library.dbca.wa.gov.au/static/FullTextFiles/204950.pdf