17 December
Narawntapu National Park, formerly the Asbestos Ranges and sometimes known as Bakers Beach is about one hour east of Devonport. Heavy rain, flash floods and hail in Devonport threaten our planned camping. Undeterred, we keep driving. By the time we reach Narawntapu, the rain stops, the sun is shining and wombats, pademelons and Forrester kangaroos are out on the plains. Heartened by signs of three other pairs of campers, we set up the tent... a perfect David Attenborough moment and sans camera, a pademelon family just metres from us caress gently for several minutes as the joey nibbles grass near his Mum's paws. This image will probably remain crystal clear for us as we focus our attention on quietly observing the animals rather than capturing the perfect picture.
No need for alarm clocks here; the wallabies are pounding past the tent at 5.00am. I unzip the flaps to see one investigating the yellow guy ropes. For up close encounters, this spot is magnificent!
Pied oyster catchers seen out on an early morning walk on Bakers Beach. There is good signage here- keep below the water line to avoid damaging any nests. There is also a short walk to a bird hide beside a lagoon from Springlawn Campsite. Well worth a visit!
Narawntapu National Park, formerly the Asbestos Ranges and sometimes known as Bakers Beach is about one hour east of Devonport. Heavy rain, flash floods and hail in Devonport threaten our planned camping. Undeterred, we keep driving. By the time we reach Narawntapu, the rain stops, the sun is shining and wombats, pademelons and Forrester kangaroos are out on the plains. Heartened by signs of three other pairs of campers, we set up the tent... a perfect David Attenborough moment and sans camera, a pademelon family just metres from us caress gently for several minutes as the joey nibbles grass near his Mum's paws. This image will probably remain crystal clear for us as we focus our attention on quietly observing the animals rather than capturing the perfect picture.
No need for alarm clocks here; the wallabies are pounding past the tent at 5.00am. I unzip the flaps to see one investigating the yellow guy ropes. For up close encounters, this spot is magnificent!
Pied oyster catchers seen out on an early morning walk on Bakers Beach. There is good signage here- keep below the water line to avoid damaging any nests. There is also a short walk to a bird hide beside a lagoon from Springlawn Campsite. Well worth a visit!
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