Dandaragan Shire, WA.

Some of the Shires that we travel through genuinely seek to accommodate the RV traveller, Dandaragan is one of those progressive Shires. All the RV travellers that we spoke to were very thankful for the services and camping areas provided by this Shire. The other Shires should have a 'good look' at themselves and discover what they are missing out on. Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Sandy Cape and Green Head are all in The Shire of Dandaragan. As is The Stockyard Gully Cave. This cave is a natural water course that has carved a wide tunnel through the limestone rock for a distance of 250 metres. Of course once you make the first bend in the cave darkness reins supreme. A good strong torch light is essential for this walk. Many years ago this water course and cave was used as a 'short cut' by stockman droving cattle from the North enroute to the Perth Markets.

The pristine beach at Jurien Bay. The ocean water is very clean along the West Coast because of the lack of rivers that transport silt from the land.

The Dandaragan Shire Offices in Jurien Bay. One wonders where the money comes from to construct these palaces.

This photograph taken from Sandy Cape looking North towards the terrific camp ground.

Sandy Cape looking South.

Green Head, also known as '3 Bays'. This small centre bay is flanked by two larger bays.

Looking North from Green Head.

Walking along the dry creek bed to Stockyard Gully Cave.

At the up stream creek entrance to the cave.

The down stream opening to the cave.

Entering the down stream end of the cave for our return journey.

Good torch light is essential otherwise you might bump into obstacles like this one in the total darkness of the cave. You can see the water level when the creek is running.

Made it through for the second time.

Native bee hives on the chasm wall very near to the cave entrance.