On the last post I mentioned a great place to view many of the outback's animals, and that is the Dyandra Woodland. I covered the trails, tours, animals, and gave a summary of the lodging. Like I said in the previous post, I will now be introducing to you one more great place to see the animals I covered in the past months and more!
Cape Le Grande National Park
Cape Le Grande National Park
When was the last time you saw kangaroos sunbathing on the beach? Probably never! If you would like to, Cape Le Grande National Park is the place for you. (Sadly, your very presence on the beach would probably scare the shy kangaroos away).
You're also probably thinking: A beach in the Australian Outback?? If you remember all the way back to the very first Outback post, I posted a map that marked the Outback regions. Here it is again if you forgot:
You're also probably thinking: A beach in the Australian Outback?? If you remember all the way back to the very first Outback post, I posted a map that marked the Outback regions. Here it is again if you forgot:
Guess what? The Outback reaches the Southern Coast of Australia too! There are three main big bays in Cape Le Grande: Hellfire Bay, Lucky, Bay, and Thistle Cove. The picture above is a photo of the beautiful Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grande, which is where many tourists and travelers have spotted kangaroos hanging around at the beach! Here are a couple of videos that show kangaroos having fun at Lucky Bay: (source is linked below the video)
Video originally recorded by reisewut, Youtube
Video from VideoBlocks (please comment below if the video doesn't work)
Video originally recorded by Em KD, Youtube
In addition to "kangaroo-watching," you could also fish, swim, snorkel, and camp at Lucky Bay! Occasionally, you might see a glimpse of a migrating whale as well. Also, if you choose to camp at Lucky Bay (or anywhere in Cape Le Grande), the park offers picnic places, bathrooms, kitchens, barbecues, and solar-heated showers (yep, that's a thing!) There are also caravan areas for parking. Campsites include Lucky Bay Campground and Cape Le Grand Campground.
However, according to the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Lucky Bay Day and Camping Area (including the beaches and coastal trails) will be closed from June 2nd to October 31 (2015). Reason unknown as of now.
Nearby is also Frenchman's Peak and Mount Le Grand, where you can rock-climb with your family and friends (a fairly popular activity around the area). If rock-climbing is too hard-core for you, then consider going on a hike or bushwalk and enjoy the colorful wildflowers that bloom during the spring season.
It just wouldn't make sense if I told you all this and didn't tell you how to get to Cape Le Grande. You could choose to drive your personally vehicle into the park, or take a conventional vehicle offered by the city. Very close to the Cape Le Grande National Park is a city/town called Esperance (distance 40 miles). If you take a bus or vehicle that specifically gives rides straight into the park, you could get to Cape Le Grande in about 30-45 minutes! This option does not come with any additional costs except for the money you pay for the bus tickets. If you choose to drive your own vehicle into the park, they charge $12 for each vehicle (up to 12 people per vehicle).
There are a couple of hazards that Cape Le Grande pose:
- Bees. Bees tend to be a problem in the Cape Le Grande park, so be sure to stay away from active hives and be especially cautious if you are allergic.
- Rock fishing. If you choose to go rock fishing, or just fishing at all, be careful and knowledgeable of the tides and fishing seasons. There have been many accidents where people have been pulled off the rock from the force of the tug at the end of their line, and they end of drowning or hurting themselves against the rocks. Be careful!
Speaking of next month, do you remember our next theme? I will be focusing on the Great African Migration!!!!! If you absolutely love elephants, zebras, and the tons of other animals that take part in this great annual movement, make sure to stick around--I'll always try to have my post up by Wednesday! (Sadly Time does not love me and I tend to fall behind schedule, as you can see from some previous posts.....but I shall still try!)
With that said, See you next time!
~Cheri (WeForWildlife)
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