DAY 30 – STILL AT EXMOUTH

Another great day. How often have I said that?

The day started with the dive at the nearby Navy Pier. It is within the area used for communication with submarines and is controlled by the Federal police so part of the procedure for going on the dive was to provide identification!

The dive consists of jumping off the pier and swimming around under the very extensive pier structure for an hour at a depth of approximately 11 metres. It has been in place since the 1960’s and is in a no fishing zone so there are a large number and variety of fish which hang around. 

The highlight was the groper. We were warned about him. He is like a dog craving affection. He swims up to you and effectively demands that you give him a rub. Great fun.

This afternoon we checked out the higher parts of the Cape Range National park, a spectacular combination of gorges and ocean views.

I was hoping to do a half day fishing trip while here to stock the freezer with fish before we head east but that doesn’t look like it will happen. I guess one can’t have everything. We expect to be leaving here on Tuesday to head for Tarajini National Park near Tom Price. It comes highly recommended.

These are some of the other photos taken during the dive.