Kalbarri
It is only 180 klms from the Overlander Roadhouse to Ajana, which is where there is a turnoff the Kalbarri.
The owners of the Hostel in Kalbarri also run the transfer service. This is a tough gig in that it is an hour’s run each way and the buses, travelling North and South, pass through Ajana around 1 and 3 in the morning.
The bloke who picked us up was part of the husband, wife and daughter team that own and operate the hostel. His wife is also the Principal of the local school.
The daughter is planning to take her holidays in Iceland in January. A bit of a contrast to Kalbarri.
Not the Best Time to Buy a Hostel
He told me that they bought the hostel just a couple of months before the GFC. As a result of that and the high AUD, there occupancy rates have never been back to the levels the former owners achieved.
Wallabies Piped in the Dying Minutes
I watched the Wallabies loose their last Bledisloe Cup match. I was the only person watching the match. These Sandgropers are only interested in Aussie Rules.
How stuffed is the ARU?????
Kalbarri National Park
I tried to book an Adventure Tour of Kalbarri National Park. I was cancelled because I was the only one that booked. It is a tough old business being a tour operator here.
In the end I hired a car and drove out to the National Park. It is well worth a visit. Check out the flickr pics. It recommended you walk down to the river.
The coastline either side of Kalbarri arriving is also pretty spectacular.
No Mood for Night Buses
I discovered that TransWA operates a day time bus from Kalbarri to Geraldton. That suits me. I booked it and headed into Geraldton on Tuesday.
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