We went on the Great Ocean Drive this morning around Esperance. The Bay here is fantastic with such clear blue water, white sand and huge boulders. Apparently the temperature of the water never gets much hotter than 17 degrees even in summer. It is such a shame as the beaches are fantastic. First we went to the Rotary Lookout where you could see the islands and rocks in the bay.
We then travelled around the bay looking at various beaches including Blue Haven and Twilight beach. This beach has been voted the best beach in W.A. It was great. It had white sand, calm water near some rocks and surf close by.
Then we went to Observation Point. This is a cliff overlooking the bay on a nearby island where the French boats Recherche and Esperance took shelter in 1792. I find that amazing.
We then went to a wind farm. They have about 20 windmills here which are used for electricity. We actually walked right up to the windmill. It was a bit scary as it made strange noises.
After that we drove on to find Pink Lake. (yes another one)
This lake was much bigger but not as pink. Apparently the beta-carotene in the water is collected to make food colouring.
We finished off by looking around town. There was a village in town with some very old buildings, one of which was the school house.
