It was a beautiful day again today, woke up to beautiful sunshine in an excellent camp ground. Whilst I was having my breakfast the kangaroos hopped past, a mummy, daddy and baby roo. Really good to see them again. After leaving the camp ground I drove the short distance to the Point D'Entrecasteaux look out and did another coastal walk almost all the way back to Windy Harbour and back again. Along the way I saw Cathedral Rocks and had a walk along the beach. I'm still in awe of the scenery here, this National Park is such an incredible place. Next I started the drive to Walpole. On the way and still in the National Park I stopped at Mount Chudalup. The entrance to the car park was closed so I just parked on the road and went to explore. I couldn't help but notice Mount Chudalup on the drive out as it is a massive granite outcrop that rises high above the ground, with just flat land and bush around it. Mount Chudalup rises 187m above sea level and is like an island in a sea of bush. There was a path to follow to the summit. This place appeared to be officially closed but there was nothing to stop me following the path. The path was very overgrown and neglected and there was a lot of evidence of a bush fire in the area. I think they must have closed the area because of this. Anyhow the path wound up through some woodland and then there was a very neglected boardwalk to follow to the actual rock. From there it was a bit of a steep clamber up the rock to the summit. With the path being so neglected it was a bit of an eerie place to be on your own, but the strenuous walk to the top was well worth it for the incredible 360 degrees views. It was awesome up here. You could see the horizon going round in all directions. You could see the bushland of the National Park stretching as far as the eye could see and also the ocean. The only sign of life was the road I had driven there on. After clambering back down I hit the road to Walpole. It took about an hour and a half to get there with much of the drive through giant forests. I stopped at Walpole for fuel and the supermarket and then found my chosen camp site for the night, Coalmine Beach Holiday Park. The camp site is located just off the shore of the Nornalup Inlet which was a stunning sight on the way, beautiful still water surrounded by bushland and cute little beaches. The camp site wasn't that good in fact didn't like it at all especially after being in Windy Harbour the bight before. It was in amongst the trees with not much natural sunlight and felt dismal and depressing. And for $30 a night the facilities weren't even as good as those at Windy Harbour which only cost $12. Never mind, I suppose I'm not going to like everywhere I stay. I'm sure tomorrow night will be back on track. On funny thing did happen though tonight, whilst I was cooking up my tea in the camper a kangaroo poked it's head around the door to say hi and probably to see if there was any spare food going! Very cute!!!! "Noongar people are culturally obliged to care for country. This comes to us through our Nyitting, the Noongar Dreaming, which tells us that we are custodians of our country. We must recognise that country provides for our needs. In return we must provide for its needs. Country is a gift from our ancestors. We must in turn pas it on to our descendants. We have a strong responsibility to country, ourselves and to our children. For tens of thousands of years we have fulfilled our obligations through our responsible use of fire, ceremony and natural resources. We have used song and story to transmit information through the ages. Intimate knowledge of the land and its features enables us to manage our country for the health and prosperity of the land and ourselves. It surprises many that within this country which initially appears uniform that there are huge variations and changes. Often these changes occur very quickly. It is important to know where they are. Caring for country requires local knowledge to avoid mistakes. Take care"

"This is the traditional land of the Noongar people, the indigenous people who have long been the custodians of the South West. Point D'Entrecasteaux is rich in Noongar heritage. It has supported many many people over a very long time. We the custodians and traditional owners of Point D'Entrecasteaux welcome you here to view an area that is rich in history and rare in its splendour. This land is important to us. It deserves all the care we can give it. We ask you to move through this country with the respect it deserves. We never cease to be awed by this country - no matter how many times we visit, nor how many thousands of years our families have lived here. We hope that you too are stirred by the spirit and magnificence of this place. Land, or country as we know it, is the basis of our Noongar culture, of our beliefs and of our society. Country is everything. We see country as having life and spirit. We see ourselves as custodians with a strong responsibility to country and everything that grows and lives on and in it"

The above were on plaques in the Point D'Entrecasteaux National Park. I was indeed stirred by the spirit and magnificence of the place. It was a remarkable place and I am very gifted to have this wonderful opportunity to not only visit this National Park but all of this incredible country. I am in continual awe.