i was watching getaway last nite and saw a place that seems to take my fancy,, Quobba station, about an hour north of carnarvon and it's right on the coast a fishermans paradise they said, looked like a good road into the place as well,, has anyone been there,,, may have to put it on my list of places to go
_wombat_ said
01:06 PM May 29, 2011
Great little spot, but the station is a caravan park, as you go west towards the ocean at the T intersection turn left and keep going a short distance and you are at a camp area that only charges $5-6 a night no power but water is there from a tap and they have a dump point, generator's r ok
delapan said
02:20 PM May 29, 2011
your right wombat great place, but seems to have changed since i was there fishing last, was $1 per night and no amenities at all
Cruising Granny said
02:32 PM May 29, 2011
It's one of my favourite places. I loved the blow holes and a few other quirky things I noticed as the tide moved to the bay by the fishing camp. To the north of the fishing camp bay there's a little island, and I sat on the headland across from the island to watch the tide form a rapid across the reef. The fish then feed on the incoming tucker, and perform interesting antics to keep their spot in the tide. Just watching the swell work to the blow holes was an amazing experience. A few years ago a couple of Japanese backpackers ventured out onto the ledge and promptly disappeared. They were sucked down the biggest blow hole, and were never recovered. Only 1 thong was found. So these natural wonders are not to be toyed with. You can also go north, that is turning right at the T junction. There's more blow holes and there's another camp up that way, but I didn't go all the way there. The road was fine in 07, but there have been a few floods and storms out that way since then. Just take care as you always do, and drive according to conditions. The fishing camp looked like the vans and shacks had been there for some time, and it didn't look like there was too much room for any newcomers. The beach is lovely though.
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_wombat_ said
06:55 PM May 29, 2011
CG if they only found one thong perhaps you could pass it alomg to Vic as he is having problems with his footwear, or maybe he can find another thong in a local op shop, you could also contact Vic to see if he needs a left or right thong
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Helena said
07:24 PM May 29, 2011
We were there about 4 years ago it was a nice little spot enjoyed every minute of it well worth going to. Helena.
beachball57 said
08:14 PM May 29, 2011
mmmmmmmm ok well looks like another one to add to the list,,, providing i don't blow my self up first,,,anyone know where i can get a new shed door from
Peter_n_Margaret said
08:40 PM May 29, 2011
"The Caves" on Quobba Station. A bit of the beaten track......
Cheers, Peter
Vic said
01:20 AM May 30, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
CG if they only found one thong perhaps you could pass it alomg to Vic as he is having problems with his footwear, or maybe he can find another thong in a local op shop, you could also contact Vic to see if he needs a left or right thong
That's the trouble with those thongs Wombie, you never know where the left or right is going to go........
Great picture Peter, I have that one on my never done but will list too !
jimricho said
06:41 AM May 30, 2011
I once picked up a hitchhiker who was wearing one thong (footwear variety), the other foot bare. I asked him "what happened mate, did you loose a thong?" He said "No, I found one"
your right wombat great place, but seems to have changed since i was there fishing last, was $1 per night and no amenities at all
To the north of the fishing camp bay there's a little island, and I sat on the headland across from the island to watch the tide form a rapid across the reef. The fish then feed on the incoming tucker, and perform interesting antics to keep their spot in the tide.
Just watching the swell work to the blow holes was an amazing experience.
A few years ago a couple of Japanese backpackers ventured out onto the ledge and promptly disappeared. They were sucked down the biggest blow hole, and were never recovered. Only 1 thong was found. So these natural wonders are not to be toyed with.
You can also go north, that is turning right at the T junction. There's more blow holes and there's another camp up that way, but I didn't go all the way there.
The road was fine in 07, but there have been a few floods and storms out that way since then. Just take care as you always do, and drive according to conditions.
The fishing camp looked like the vans and shacks had been there for some time, and it didn't look like there was too much room for any newcomers. The beach is lovely though.
Here's a link for more info;
http://www.quobba.com.au/Accommodation/camping.htm
-- Edited by Vic on Sunday 29th of May 2011 06:22:27 PM
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Sunday 29th of May 2011 06:55:30 PM
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Sunday 29th of May 2011 06:56:22 PM
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Sunday 29th of May 2011 06:57:01 PM
A bit of the beaten track......
Cheers,
Peter