Days 5 and 6 - Perth to Port Denison/Dongara

Left Perth and it was pouring, luckily we packed the annexe away the day before while it was still dry.  The trip to Dongara should have taken about 3.5 hours and took us over 5 hours!  We were travelling straight into very strong winds (upto a 100kms according to a roadhouse attendant).  The old padge (Pajero) did us proud it was really stuggling but it got us there, albeit in third or fourth gear all the way.  Our fuel economy was way down and luckily we came across a roadhouse when we down to less than a quarter tank.   We were very glad to get to Dongara.  The caravan park Dongara Tourist Park was good, no problems with dogs.  We got the impression it was mainly a one nighter due to the number of vans that were still hitched to cars.  It is right on the beach but luckily we were near a dune so were fairly well protected from the winds.   Whilst we we were only there for one night it would be fine to stay for a few days.  The beach is very nice and within walking distance to town and there are some nice walks along the beachfront. The road is lined with Moreton Bay Fig Trees which are beautiful.  The town is very much designed for summer with lots of bbq and picnic areas, playgrounds on the beach front.  We had a lazy night and decided to grab fish and chips for dinner expecting to find local fish.  To our disappointment the fish and chip shop only had pink snapper that was local everything else was imported.   Port Denison/Dongara is the crayfish capital of WA however the fisherman aren't allowed to sell them to locals anymore. At one time locals could go to the wharf and buy fresh fish and crays but no longer, majority gets exported and suspect Kailis sell the rest from their outlets.  Seems a pity.  Anyway I had grilled pink snapper and it was delicious.