By day five at Sandy Cape, Lisa and I finally dragged ourselves out of the camp chairs and laced up the walking shoes. The Sandy Cape Lookout had been calling our names since we arrived, and with only one full day left, it was time to answer.
The walk up takes you through some of the most incredible white sand dunes I've photographed along this coastline. They look like silk ripples, all those wind-carved patterns catching the light just perfectly. Lisa kept stopping to run her fingers through the sand—it's that fine, powdery stuff that feels almost too pristine to walk on. The hardy coastal vegetation clinging to these shifting dunes always amazes me. They're survivors, these plants, hanging on in conditions that would finish off most garden varieties in a heartbeat.
From the top of the lookout, the view is nothing short of spectacular. You get this massive panoramic sweep of the entire bay—that brilliant turquoise water, the pristine beach curving away into the distance, and the weathered limestone formations that have been shaped by millions of years of coastal processes. What really hit home was spotting our big rig down below. The Ram and ten-metre Whitehaven looked like toys from that height. It really puts the scale of the WA coastline into perspective, doesn't it?
Day six arrived too quickly, as these peaceful stops always do. We spent the morning slowly packing up camp, double-checking our lithium and solar setup was ready for the next leg. Our kangaroo mates came by for one last visit, the little joey still bouncing around like he owned the place. Hard to say goodbye to those characters.
Looking back at Sandy Cape through a big rig lens: Site 20 gets a solid 10/10 for size—fit our setup easily with room to spare. Mobile service? Maybe 2/10 on a good day, but honestly, that's half the appeal. Sometimes you need a proper disconnect. Wildlife? I'm giving it 11/10. Those joey sightings were absolutely the highlight of our stay.
We're back on the road now, heading toward our next commitment. Sandy Cape gave us exactly what we needed—a whole lot of nothing to do, and it was perfect.