Grey Gypsies of Australia
The South Coast Highway took us
quickly down and around the coast
to Denmark, checking out West
Cape Howe NP on the way. Beach
camping didn't appeal that day. It
was hot and the low beach scrub
didn't seem to offer enough shade;
as well the cluster of sun bakers on the rocks below
looked fried. But the views at Cape Howe were great.
We rattled through Denmark taking the Mt Barker
road north to that town then continued, unsure of
where to camp. Porongurup NP doesn't allow camping
and Mt Stirling seemed too far after a long day so we
opted for the caravan park at the entrance to the
national park. What a good choice!
At Porongurup
caravan park our
lovely hosts
helped us settle
into a shady
spot, gave us
information about the district and helped
us enjoy our stay with their fantastic
camp kitchen and lounge. Oh that all
Caravan Parks were as good as this! Many
hugs to them both. We checked the
Porongurup Range NP and its flowers as
well as the great drive through the Stirling Ranges
and the local wildflower conservation area at Twin
Creeks.
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