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australia, Canal Rocks, Cape Naturaliste, Indian Ocean, Margaret River, Photography, travel, Western Australia
While staying in Margaret River we visited Canal Rocks with the 40 k’s trip taking us about 35 mins.
Canal Rocks is a series of granite rocks in the Indian Ocean in South-West Western Australia
The rock formation takes its name from the narrow channel between the rocks that has formed from the coastal waters eroding the granite over time.
Canal Rocks rock formation is amazing. The Indian Ocean has carved crevasses and channels into the rocks of the headland leaving a network of patchy rocky islands. These channels can be observed from a raised wooden boardwalk which we walked along out onto the rocks. As the path reaches the rocks, a wooden path or footbridge took us around the north side of the rocks and brought us face-to-face with the canal, which is why Canal Rocks is named.
This is an area of great beauty. These rock formations, which have been hollowed out by the pounding sea are ancient and unusual
I could spend hours here just watching the wave motion, which allows you to get a great perspective of the wild sea as it surges through the rocks. While we were there we were thrilled to watch 6 whales frolicking not far from the shore. They were breaching, and flapping their fins and tails for ages. What a glorious sight.
Over thousands of years the Indian Ocean has washed these rocks clean and yet they stand, cracks and all. Remarkable!!
Facing north towards Cape Naturaliste, the views from the car park are also spectacular, which was good for some of the ladies in our group who chose not to walk out to the rocks.
Canal Rocks is unspoiled and offers stunning scenery. It was just lovely to take photos and sit and watch the waves roll in. Most definitely it is a photographers paradise any time of the day.
It is a great piece of natural scenery and it is free!
Time to reminisce and enjoy looking at the photos of great adventures experienced.
Yes Denise, it is so nice to re live these lovely trips especially now when I look back and think how blessed I was to in fact go on the trips. Thanks, Lyn
I enjoyed going along on your trip. :) I am in isolation right now and am getting a little wistful. :)
Thanks Lynette, it is so nice to relive the trip and share it. Yes, we are also in isolation. I pray that it will all be worth it and life will get back to almost normal. Stay strong. Lyn
What a beautiful area. It’s great you can walk out and be part of it, feeling the power of the ocean upon the rocks!
Thanks Katelon. So soothing and yet so uplifting. So peaceful and beautiful. Lyn
Love the rocks formation – gorgeous!
Thanks Linda, they really are spectacular. Lyn
The scenery is so beautiful!
Thanks Celine, it feels beautiful also. Lyn
It is so lovely to see travel pictures when in lockdown. Thanks Lyn!
I know. I enjoyed revisiting the pictures. I guess these are the things we need to do to lighten these tough times. Thanks, Lyn
Remarkable rocks indeed, such beautiful landscape to appreciate, Lyn. Keep well and healthy.
Thanks Iris, it is truly lovely and natural and probably a very safe place to be right now. Stay strong and safe. Lyn
Gorgeous photos bringing much needed cheer. Thanks Lynn.
It was truly a breath of fresh air, ocean and rocks, 2 of my favourite things. Feeds the soul and energizers me. Thanks Sheree, Lyn
It’s good to do a spot of virtual travel, goodness knows when we’ll next be able to do any actual. Initially we’ll need to support our European neighbours, Spain and Italy, whose economies will be very fragile post COVID-19.
Just looking at those beautiful photos makes me somewhat emotional. So much out there to see.
All provided by mother nature. It feels beautiful also. Thanks, Lyn
Great shots. I think when normal again, you should do a photography course to expand on your photography skills. Douglas Photography sounds good to me.
Bless you Gail, you are an angel. Thanks, photography is easy when the subject is exquisite. Lyn
Thanks for your terrific blog and yes your photos are just brilliant. I agree you should become a photographer. Hope you are well stay safe. We are fine. 💜💟
Thanks Leah, I always appreciate your feedback. The scenery is lovely so photographing it is easy. Yeah, we are doing OK here, stay strong and well. Me and Buddy x
Beautiful Lyn. These travel photos are something we are clinging on to at the moment as we are all ‘ grounded’ for who knows how long! Keep them coming!
Thanks Mary. I so enjoy reliving this trip to the Margaret River. Every little bit of joy is so vital right now. Lyn
I want to visit. The channels and the colours are gorgeous. We need beauty in our lives right now. Thanks!
The Margaret River area of Australia is spectacular. If you ever think about visiting Aus I can highly recommend WA. It is huge, beautiful and with a small population. There is so much to see and do there, it would be a divine place to spend extended time. Thanks Caroline, stay well, Lyn
Thanks Lyn, I will keep that in mind. I’m sure I will be pestering you for more info when we finally make it to Aus.
It will be a pleasure. It is a long way to come but it is worth it.
There’s something about ocean-sculpted rocks. Thanks for sharing these views, especially with some of us who know almost nothing about Western Australia.
Yes Audrey. I have been fascinated by ocean rocks my entire life. WA is a very unique and spectacular state. Thanks, Lyn
I have been to Perth and up to Geraldine and saw some natural wonders along the road. I miss it actually it’s been a long time ago. I would like to see more of WA on your blog.
Thanks Vinneve, Perth and up to the Coral Coast is stunning. I have actually written several posts on that area including Kalbarri, Natures Window, Monkey Mia and many more. Enjoy. Thanks again, Lyn
We almost live in Perth before but maybe not meant to be. Still it’s a dear place to me. :)
Yes, it is special. It is a well planned city on a beautiful river with a small population. All good. Thanks, Lyn
Lovely photos!
Thank you