Today, as said previously, we decided on a three island tour
which left from Rockingham. The trip was only about an hour all up so nothing
to huge but it was through a class A nature marine park. We meandered slowly
down to Rockingham with plenty of time to spare. Gaz, Laura, Wendy and myself
had elected to go with Di and Shaz sitting this one out. Three of the four
intrepid explorers duely consumed travel calm each as we prepared. Laura really
wanted to do a swim with the dolphins but it was a bit expensive and this would
have been the first one of the season so we hoped a dolphin would appear during
our trip. Our craft was about 30ft and had an able crew of two.
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| Shag rock |
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| Bachelor Pad |
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| View from Pt Peron cantilever lookout |
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| Perth by night |
The young girl
doing the commentary was pretty good. The seas were calm with about a metre
swell running as we headed out. The trip takes in Penguin Island, Shag rock and
Seal Island and the crystal clear water was a magnificent back drop. We were
not permitted to land on any of the islands due to the classification, although
you can go on Penguin Island during certain times of the year. This was not one
of those times, apparently it was “romancing time” on the island. Shag Island
is also the home of an Osprey which has nested there for many years. We managed
a glimpse of its head but it was keeping a low profile. Shag Rock also has the
remnants of a petrified forest clearly visible above the water line. Seal rock
is the home of 3 large male fur seals, apparently this is their summer pad where
they prepare themselves for the rigours of the mating season. They appeared to
be successful in their attempts from my vantage point. After the cruise we
meandered back to Freo, stopping for a chip and potato cake lunch by the bay.
Lunch was good, coffee in the morning was average. As night fell we decided to head into Kings
Park to try some night shots of the city – with varying degrees of success.
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