gacoyne/kimberly pilbara
Submitted by roddo on Fri, 2009-11-20 15:42
hi guys
we are getting married on the 22nd march next year and have decided to travel for 5 weeks up in the north of wa for the honeymoon. i have never ventured past carnarvon.
i have found 4 spots that take my fancy
1. bush bay, just south of carnarvon
2. whim creek
3. cape leveque
4. steep point (been here a couple of times)
can anyone suggest any other spots worth a stop at. we are keen anglers so would like to stay close to the coast.
we are getting married on the 22nd march next year and have decided to travel for 5 weeks up in the north of wa for the honeymoon. i have never ventured past carnarvon.
i have found 4 spots that take my fancy
1. bush bay, just south of carnarvon
2. whim creek
3. cape leveque
4. steep point (been here a couple of times)
can anyone suggest any other spots worth a stop at. we are keen anglers so would like to stay close to the coast.
my misses keeps reminding me this is our honeymoon not just a fishing trip but oh well you get that.
we have an off road camper trailer and are self sufficient on all aspects. we will be taking the tinnie as well.(if i can get a new motor in time)
cheers
Roddo
we have an off road camper trailer and are self sufficient on all aspects. we will be taking the tinnie as well.(if i can get a new motor in time)
cheers
Roddo
makai
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Got to include Ningaloo
The Ningaloo coast is spectacular and good fishing is available from a dinghy. You Mrs would love the beaches too.
profish540
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Point Samson
Mate if you and the bride are heading to Balla out of Whim creek make sure you stop of at Samson stay at the Cove caravan park its spot on.Plenty of places to fish in the area and heaps of friendly people.
sarcasm0
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north west boat hire
also operates from point samson, some pretty good rates for 3-5 day hire, 3 x polycraft 5mt centre console 50hp boats for use beteen dampier/pt samson.
wopjrb
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80 mile beach
between broome and karratha i think - big threadies and sharks - i went there wen i was a kid some big king salmon taken from the beach there
damo6230
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may still be a few cyclones hanging around.......
it may hamper your travels........but time will tell
hard choices really but plenty of options.
off road camper well then all of the above!
cape leveque is a favourite
wadetolley
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Barn hill
Port Smith or Barn Hill other side of 80 mile beach
crasny1
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Port Smith
South of Broome. Sounds ideal with the camper and tin can.
Agree with Point Sampson. Great spot.
Whim Creek?? Pub for a beer absolutely, but otherwise I think I would pass. Balla Balla would be better.
Cleaverville just north of Karratha have good camping, fishing in the creek and outside if the weather is kind. Cyclones March possible for sure. If they head in or form move!!
Also hot man up this way for all the spots. I dont think the camper would have aircon, and March-April up here still hot as a oven and the nights too. Might not be good for matrimonial duties!!!!!
Cheers
Neels
"I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact!!" _ Elon Musk
roddo
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thanks for the sugestions keep em coming
point samson sounds like a great spot.
is there anywhere to camp at cleaverville?
where exactly is port smith i cant seem to find it?
cheers
Roddo
crasny1
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Point Sampson is great.
Cleaverville you drive into and find a spot. Get there and you will see. Fees apply during the "Gray Nomad" period but the rest of the yr is free (I am sure, not certain). Keep to the left and you will find the creek and spot to launch the tin can.
The turn off is after Karratha about 15km before Roebourne
Port Smith is just south of Broome. About 200ks. Here is a link.
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/wa/kimberleyarea/broome/accommodation/caravan/port-smith-caravan-park
Hopes this helps buddy
Neels
"I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact!!" _ Elon Musk
Wrassassin
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Balla Balla/Whim creek
There are alot of lovely places to stay up there that offer great fishing but balla balla is a mangrove lined salt pan full of sand flies, don't get me wrong the place has truly exceptional fishing but not very attractive for the missus.
Coral coast and point samson as said, 80 mile beach is lovely as well and you will beat the grey army at that time of year cos it's hot, damn hot.
PilbaraBrad
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Balla has an awesome fresh
Balla has an awesome fresh water camp secion which is very popular, well away from all of the mangroves. There are areas with nice big trees for shade, and the fresh water rock pools. Very nice place to camp up and just a short drive down to the ramp
jay_burgess
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fresh water sections not
fresh water sections not looking that great at the moment aparantly, waters pretty skanky since it's been so long since we had decent rain.
Wrassassin
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True, there you go. I've
True, there you go.
I've only been there a couple of times and never noticed that area, we camped up right near the ramp and got thrashed by sandies.
Spewin we didn't know about the other area, sounds nice!
Lucky Tim
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I can second 80 Mile, but
I can second 80 Mile, but only for a few nights. Port Smith is beautiful, nice caravan park just out from the lagoon and a decent 20km dirt road off the highway. It would be the perfect spot for a tinny.
Otherwise book a room at Eco Beach if they are doing cheap rates still at that time of year, get them to launch your boat and fish offshore and the creeks.
nodforce
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Point Sampson
Just got back from our honeymoon and Point Sampson was great..
Coral bay or exmouth woul be another spot worth a look
Wreckless
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Honeymoon
Port smith is a good spot with a tinnie, just south of broome near Bidjadanga. Watch the cape leveque road its worse than the Gibb.
Mick
roddo
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port smith is defenatly on
port smith is defenatly on the stop over list it looks awesome.
anyone know any spots south of carnarvon?
Blank Cheque
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Cape Keraudren
its just off the hwy at Pardoo aprox 200km nth of Pt Hedland. Great fishing off the rocks and also has a boat ramp. You need to watch the tide if boating but within saying that there is a channel that you can retreve from if you miss the tide but once again you need to be ready for it. Nice creek for swimming as well. Self contained but the roadhouse stocks most things. I wouldnt miss it if i was driving past it. Had a ball their with the kids when they were young.
Garry
Its a little late to head home early
Faulkner Family
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if your into snorkling Coral
if your into snorkling Coral bay would be a great place to stop for a couple of days, the fishing inside the reef is great as well. should be good that time of the year
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
roddo
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yeah i think coral bay will
yeah i think coral bay will be on the agenda aswell i wouldnt going for a dive there.
roddo
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rightio we head off in just
rightio we head off in just over a week so has anyone got any last minute spots
cheers
Roddo
SaintAsh
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good luck
think all the good spots allready been posted. have a great wedding and honeymoon, hope all goes well and you both have a happy and long life together.
roddo
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thanks SaintAsh and yeah
thanks SaintAsh
and yeah there have been alot of good spots mentioned and i hope we get to visit most of them.
cheers