Walkers Rocks and Craig's B'day

We headed out to Sheringa where we were hoping to find our next campsite North of Sheringa Beach.  We stopped at the roadhouse where they advertised live bands which was probably quite a big deal for Sheringa seeing as it was so small.  We all got out of the car with the anticipation of maybe listening to a band and having a beer but we all got quite the vibe that this little town was not the most welcoming.  We didn't stop for a drink instead we headed to the beach where we could not find the camp spot we wanted (and no one was very helpful when we asked around) so surely this place was not meant to be.

We decided to head another 40 kms or so down the road to our next choice of camp sites Walkers Rock.  This took us through a little town of Elliston and seeing as it was getting a bit late we decided to stop at the takeaway for a burger dinner.  There was a great park for the kids and everyone was very welcoming in this town.

On the morning of Craig's Birthday I headed into town to get some brunch supplies and a real coffee from the bakery.  We also waited for the pub to open so we could buy him his first bottle of scotch for the whole trip.  That day we indulged in the traditional Bacon and Egg brunch (which was more like lunch by the time we sorted everything) and afterwards we drove along the secluded beach and we all had a refreshing swim.  Lachlan also got his first lesson in cooking sausages on the BBQ. That evening after a dinner of of Steak Dianne we sat on the beach and watched an amazing sunset.



Lachlan helping cook the yummy brunch



 

The boys enjoying a yummy brunch
 

We headed into Locks Well beach which is a well known in the area for catching Salmon.  Brett was talking to one of the locals who had been there many times and had only left the beach once with no fish.  There is a 120 metre wooden staircase (282 steps !) to get down to the beach and of course you must come back up to get back to your car.  All up we caught 12 Salmon with Brett producing the catch of the day. Vanessa and I took the young kids and Jayla back to the campsite but we did not make it past the friendly country pub in Elliston and the boys came and joined us where they enjoyed a well deserved beer.

 

 

Elliston is a great little town and painted on it's  town hall is the largest mural of its type in Australia which portrays the historical life of Elliston and covers more than 500 square metres in area.