Camel Beach Trip South Australia
March 2018
Had a beautiful week exploring the stunning South Australia West Coast, a fabulous time was had staying at the Camel Beach House property, Mt Camel Beach is famous for its long golden sands and pristine wilderness. It sits at the southern tip of a spectacular coastal area known as the Chain of Bays (Venus Bay to Streaky Bay) which provides special habitats for a number of threatened species, including the Australian Sea Lion, White-Bellied Sea Eagle and Osprey and also provides habitats for many migratory birds. Mt Camel Beach's pristine coast is abundant with fauna and flora species, including wildflower season which is simply stunning.
Camel Beach House is an eco off-grid experience, utilizing the benefits and luxury of pure rain water and solar panels for energy. The design features embrace water and energy-efficient appliances and observe the principals of passive cooling and heating.
A truly stunning location and place to stay, everything you could want for a beautiful relaxing getaway, breathtaking coastal views with of course my favorite color...
"Ocean"
Camel Beach House under the stars, they feel so close you could just reach up and touch them
CBH...
Veiw from the front deck, you can never tire of this view...
That sign say's it all...
Gone surfing....a pod of Dolphins surfing the shore break right out the front of CBH, what a sight to behold.
Australian Salmon cruising the surf within meters of the beach
Australian salmon or Australasian salmon
Variegated Fairy-wren, Malurus lamberti Maluridae
Nankeen Kestrel, Falco cenchroides Falconidae
Hooded Plovers (Thinornis rubricollis) are small- to medium-sized coastal shorebirds with a distinctive black hood and throat. Listed as vulnerable nationally, there are less than 800 of these birds in South Australia and only 7000 in Australia. Recent surveys conducted on the Fleurieu found only 22 breeding pairs.
Hooded Plovers (Thinornis rubricollis)
Red-capped Plover, Charadrius ruficapillus Charadriida
Grey Butcherbird, Cracticus torquatus Artamidae
Eastern Osprey, Pandion cristatus Accipitridae
Wedge-tailed Eagle, Aquila audax Accipitridae
Pacific Gull, Larus pacificus Laridae
Sooty Oystercatcher, Haematopus fuliginosus Haematopodidae
Painted dragon lizard
Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae Anatidae
Australasian Gannet, Morus serrator Sulidae
White-browed Scrubwren, Sericornis frontalis Acanthizidae
Stunning Pastel sunsets
Camel Beach House is a boutique coastal getaway on the 'Wild West' Eyre Peninsula, SA.
Set on the stunning Mt Camel Beach 250 acre oceanfront heritage property, famous for its long golden sands, guests can experience absolute privacy while immersed in the pristine coastal wilderness. The architecturally designed bespoke box is inspired by the simplicity of the classic west coast fisherman's caravan or shack. Spectacular wilderness is your luxe panoramic movie screen as the Southern Ocean is constantly brimming with migrating whales and pods of dolphins, while Sea Eagles, Ospreys and migratory birds cruise by. Enjoy a wine with divine local seafood, watch the breathtaking sunsets, gaze the Southern Stars and wake to the glorious pre-dawn desert light. It’s the perfect outback getaway to relax, adventure or romance. Camel Beach House exclusively opens its gate for guests Sept-May, or by special request. Discover a gem, you’ll fall in love.
GETTING THERE
Travelling to the retreat is approximately 7 hours drive from Adelaide, 2 hours from Port Lincoln and 45min from Streaky Bay. Qantas+Rex Airlines also operate flights daily from Adelaide to Port Lincoln.
Another fabulous week on the West Coast...thank you Gret and Ross for your beautiful retreat.
These photo's are from a couple of trips to this lovely area.