Cape Leveque again

Some more pics...
Our sunset view...and new hammock..



The beautiful new restaurant. My favorite place for a coffee...and a read..


A beach shelter...


Charlie having too much fun..




Cazz and boys xxx


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Cape Leveque

August 27-Sept 2

We have been so privileged on this trip to visit some of Australia's most unique and amazing places. Cape Leveque is on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, on aboriginal land and one of the most pristine regions we have visited. We are camping at a very popular place...so popular that you must book a campsite weeks in advance...and if you want one of the very special 'beach shelters' you will be lucky to get one. So after my initial disappointment at not securing a beachfront shelter ( million dollar views like you've never seen)... We have really loved it here.
We are surrounded by coastline. The west beach has stunning red cliffs, azure waters and pure white sand..and the most divine sunsets. The east beach a swimming haven. The water here is so crystal clear...and by driving a short way along the sands, we can have the beach virtually to ourselves. The days here are long, filled with swimming, laying in the sun and swimming some more. We have also been lucky to have some Melbourne friend, Sue and Monty here ( by pure coincidence!)... and enjoyed their company here and in Broome.
My favourite view..





Our car, which has handled every possible off road situation..without any problems at all...and will be deserving of a thorough clean when we get home!


We bought the boys some masks and snorkels in Broome and they were excited to try them out in the ocean. We wandered down to the beach and in the time it took for me to lay out the towels and turn around...the boys were snorkeling happily in very deep water...you can imagine my slight panic as I rushed out to them, only to find they were all quite relaxed and enjoying the tropical fish and stingrays below!
We have met some lovely new friends from Melbourne(who know some of our friends!) and enjoyed sunset drinks, and spear making together.
Later in the day Grant, Thomas and I am out even deeper...I was amazed that all three boys handled it so confidently!



Famous sunsets..






We have heard stories of people coming here for a few days and staying for weeks...and understand why. We have been tempted to just stay here and not bother with anything else..it can't get much better than this!
We have extended our stay for an extra night..and decided to stop at another smaller campsite at Middle Lagoon before heading back towards

Cazz and boys xxx

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Broome staircase to the moon

For 2 or 3 days of each month the full moon rises over the mud flats in Broome, its reflection creating the illusion of a staircase leading to the moon. It's a much celebrated natural attraction, with a market, food stalls...and hundreds of locals and tourists lining the cliffs with cameras in hand.
As the orange moon rose into view...there was almost a hush in the crowd...then the cameras started flashing!
I didn't have a tripod...so please excuse the hand held camera shot.
It really was a breathtaking sight.












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Cazz and boys xxx



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Broome staircase to the moon

For 2 or 3 days of each month the full moon rises over the mud flats in Broome, it's reflection creating the illusion of a staircase leading to the moon. It's a much celebrated natural attraction, with a market, food stalls...and hundreds of locals and tourists lining the cliffs with cameras in hand.
As the orange moon rose into view...there was almost a hush in the crowd...then the cameras started flashing!
I didn't have a tripod...so please excuse the hand held camera shot.
It really was a breathtaking sight.












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Cazz and boys xxx



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Charlie's birthday camel ride

Younjust can't visit Broome, and not ride a camel along stunning Cable beach. Charlienhad a very special birthday this year...starting the day with an early morning camel ride along beautiful Cable Beach...













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He had the biggest smile on his face! Thomas and Harry loved it too...

Cazz xxx


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Cable beach resort

Way back when this trip was just a dream...I knew I wanted us to stay at cable beach resort. It's expensive and just a little indulgent -but hey, you only live once, and we may never travel here again. So on our first day in the car...I booked it. 4 nights of luxury, and a much appreciated break from camping!
We are staying in a beautiful bungalow...and instantly love it. Polished timber floors, air-con, king sized bed with crisp white sheets (serviced daily!)..the boys actually leaped around the room with excitement at the large rooms and their own beds...we were all just a bit excited!
Buffet breakfast was also a highlight...the view over the ocean divine.

We celebrated charlie's 7th birthday on August 26.. A very exciting day.
Dinner at sunset..



Charlie had spent some time in the shop at ElQestro holding onto a real leather whip..and was very happy (and surprised)when he unwrapped it:







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Beautiful Broome

Friday 20th August
We stopped at a roadhouse for petrol and lunch, and were very excited to see our friends from Elquestro who are traveling in the other direction! We had a great chat about our adventures, then said waved goodbye.
The road trains never fail to amaze us:





I guess our first impression of the famous Cable Beach in Broome is no different to anyone else's. Grant and I have travelled quite a lot, and seen beautiful beaches all over the world...but this one must rate as one of the best. The dazzling powdery white sand, red cliffs, clear azure waters...and that endless sky....just gazing at the horizon here is mesmerising. We spent the first 3 nights at the Cable Beach caravan park. A bit of a walk to the beach...so we were thankful for our bikes! This park has the most beautiful shady sites...but not if you turn up without a booking in August. We ended up on white gravel beside the camp kitchen (this was great) and in full sun. We couldn't enter the tent during the day as the temperature in there was easily over 50degrees! In the end it didn't matter much, we spent all of our time at the fantastic pool, or the beach, or exploring this fascinating town.










We even took the car for a beach drive:



We have heard the weather isn't too great in Melbourne...it's hard for us to imagine...day after day of perfect sunshine and blue skies...and loving it!

Cazz and boys x


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