Streaky Bay (Part 4 of 4)

Too tired last night to post so this post is about yesterday!  We visited Point Labatt which has a permanent sea lion colony.  It was such  thrill after driving dirt roads to find this amazing look out and be treated to sea lions!  This is the edge of the continent and it is quite breathtaking.  

We then drove to Murphy's Haystacks.  They are pink granite formations estimated at 1,500 million years old.  3000 years of erosion! Spectacular!  Local legend says that Murphy's Hay Stacks acquired its name from an Irish agricultural expert who saw this landmark in the distance while travelling on a coach. Apparently the learned Irish gentleman was very impressed and informed his fellow passengers that the farmer must have harrowed his land to produce such a great abundance of hay! The original farmer of the land was a Mr. Murphy and to this day the landmark is known as Murphy's Hay Stacks.

Today we drove 200km to Fowlers Bay.  It is like something out of a novel.  A very rough dirt road that shook everyone off their seats! But worth it!  We only lost one hook on a window and one drawer latch is a bit fussy after the bumpy drive!  This place is absolutely stunning...this is what we came for.  Fowlers Bay is a tiny historic town off the beaten track.  We will stay another night before taking on the Nullabor.

Point Labatt

Point Labatt

Point Labatt

Point Labatt

Murphy's Haystacks