There is a hotel and restaurant, even a golf club near by.
A telegraph museum dedicated to the Old Telegraph Station, and a meteorological station.
Fishing is also at Eucla.
In the 1890s a rabbit plague passed through the area eating dune vegetation.
Eucla has a mild semi-arid climate with the highest temperature recorded in a January of 48.2C (118.8 F)
Have no idea who these women are but they wanted a photo taken.
The Motel and Petrol Station.
Throw in some humidity and it would feel like Tampa in August :)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly would. The humidity in Eucla in summer is about 64 to 64%, which is ok seeing as Eucla is not in the tropics.
DeleteI am reminded that your rabbit problem was initially caused by the first fleet of boats which went to Australia from Britain. I think that they took them on the boats as a source of food.
ReplyDeleteThat's correct Rosemary. Rabbits were bought out to Australia on the first fleet and were European Rabbits. The rabbits became a pest after time.
DeleteTo buy a rabbit now to eat is rather expensive.
I love those sky shots in your photos.
ReplyDeleteIt had rained but we missed it.
DeleteHumph. No Canberra in that photo. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI read only yesterday that the British were well aware of the damage rabbits can do. Even before the First Fleet set off for Australia there were parts of the UK which were severely damaged by huge rabbit populations.
Eucla looks interesting - but gets waaaay too hot for my liking.
Nope, no Canberra :) we have visited a few times but find it's a bit cold in winter.
DeleteRabbits were a problem no matter where they were and are.
Also in winter it gets cool there in Eulca particularly in the night.
Eucla! Not the most picturesque of towns.
ReplyDeleteI believe the Eucla golf club greens are just dirt. I think I have preciously seen a photo of the golf Club - certainly not Huntingdale in Melbourne or Augusta National in Georgia - ha ha!
Bloody rabbits !!! Not only did the "Poms" inflict us with rabbits they brought out foxes for their damn hunting sports - "Tally Ho" and all that bloody rubbish.
I wasn't actually sure where Eucla was located - to out with trusty map - still in WA!!!
Whale watching territory still on the BIGHT and "swallowless" !!!!
Plenty of driving still for "Shanks" before real civilisation, eh?
And so off to next place on the trip - Ceduna?
Great report.
Cheers
Colin
PS: Thank God the humidity eventually dropped in Brisbane overnight - it was bloody "PHEWSVILLE" yesterday - but it is Bloody February!
Margaret!
DeleteI didn't read that first sentence - did I?
Tut tut - I didn't have to go to my trusty atlas, eh?
"Mea Culpa" and I will stand in the corner for 5 minutes of
meditation and humble prayers of forgiveness - I hope that is enough penance??
Colin
Still along drive to civilization as we know it. 'Shanks' did very well with his driving. I can also say I have driven in every State and Territory in Australia many times. Bragging rights you know :)
DeleteRabbits were plenty and are cute but a pest. They ruined one of the islands below Tasmania, all fixed now.
Not Ceduna next - just wait and see.
No you didn't read the first sentence - we all makes mistakes Colin.
The motel appears to be very new. It's a great directional signpost. A simple thing but many would take the time to look at it.
ReplyDeleteHad a face lift has the Motel and all of the complex, looks rather good;
DeleteI always take a photo of the signpost like that, always find them interesting.
Surely the women of the first picture, will be proud to be protagonists in your blog.
ReplyDeleteKisses
I'm sure they will, but I wonder will they ever find my blog. I didn't tell them I had one.
DeleteDer Wegweiser sehr interessant.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
Always interesting are those signs. We just don't realize how far other towns and cites are from where the signs are.
DeleteMuch to hot for me, but that's just me.
ReplyDeleteMerle.................
Very hot for me too Merle, I like the heat but not that hot..
DeleteIt's interesting how even the smallest of towns have a golf club! My town of 100 had a 9 hole course. Sand greens, but a very picturesque setting.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting then.
DeleteThe golf course apparently in a few of the towns across the Nullarbor. 1st Tee in one place, 2nd Tee in another, that sort of thing.
Actually there is a course across the Nullabor just like you mention.
DeleteIt was on the Grant Denyer TV show - hole one in one place and wack. Then to the next town and another WACK. Still anyone watching got a good geography lesson on that area of Australia.
How it ever worked, I have no idea - I believe the "BRILLIANT Channel 7" did the show - it was on a couple of years ago.
Colin
Once a pond a time Tim would say the hotter the better, now at 55 he doesn't like the heat as much and likes places that have air conditioning
ReplyDeleteFunny about that J0-Anne, I still like the heat but my husband likes the A/C on too, as I do..
DeleteOnly 368 people? that would be one of those places where everybody knows everybody else. Not a place where I could live, I like anonymity. And rain.
ReplyDeleteNot many people, and yes, everyone would know doubt know everything about everyone, not my cup of tea either :)
DeleteMargaret I always admire your trees . What species are they? The give some shade
ReplyDeleteThose trees would be Eucalyptus or Gumtrees, there are many varieties.
DeleteNot bad for a small town to enjoy its own golf club! I too prefer the air-con.
ReplyDeleteThe golf course is part of one across the Nullarbor.
DeleteLovely images Margaret.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
Fantastic to see that big whale.
Many greetings,
Marco
I think the whale has seen better days, but it's good to see.
DeleteDid the area ever make a comeback from the rabbit plague?
ReplyDeleteHave a great one!
Yes the grasses and bush did recover.
DeleteWith only 368 people, it is still the largest stopping point for travelers. Wow. Amazing it has a golf course.
ReplyDeleteStarting to feel you are getting back in civilization when you arrive there but more so further towards the east.
DeleteIt doesn't look all that exciting except for the big whale.
ReplyDeleteNot at all inviting.
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