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longer pink when compared to Lake Hillier on Middle Island) main structure enables divers to explore the underwater dive
and along the coast passing Salmon Beach to Twilight Beach. trail. Stone plinths with colour the illustrations indicate the flora
and fauna to be found nearby.
A local young man, who is a tetraplegic, has become famous
for his dramatic drone footage of Esperance. Jaimen Hudson There are two golf courses, an indoor sports centre, summer
is an incredibly talented photographer who operates his drone horse races and speedway for motor enthusiasts. An active cycle
from a wheelchair. Tourism has increased dramatically with the club, triathlon club, swimming club, aquatic centre and a variety
sensational coverage that Esperance has received. www.jaimen. of gyms keep the sport enthusiasts busy. A go-carting club, mo-
com.au This will convince you that a visit to this beautiful area tor cross, football clubs, squash courts are some of the pursuits
should be on your bucket list! available locally.

A miniature railway, adventure play park, mini golf, basketball There are a large number of South African families here. With
court and skateparks keep the children and young adult’s active Afrikaans being the second most common home language. The
outdoors. A bell tower chimes nursery rhymes with shaded bar- butchers both make Boerewors and Biltong while the super-
becues and mobile phone charging benches along the foreshore. markets stock familiar brands which we know and love! On
Cyclists share a tarred path system with runners, walkers and Facebook you will find a page called “Esperance Aussies from
outdoor enthusiasts. Africa’s South” this enthusiastic group has “get togethers” every
few months to welcome new arrivals. The venue changes each
High on Wireless Hill there is the Rotary Lookout which time. From the shaded Helms Arboretum to the Tanker Jetty
provides an excellent view over the harbour, the sheltered bay Foreshore and the sandy Bandy Creek beach. Just picture a
and islands both near and far. There are circular walking trails gathering of happy people sharing shade, salads, Weber’s and
across Dempster Head. This is a perfect photo shoot opportu- gas braai space. Not to forget the puddings!
nity. Cruise ships anchor in the bay and passengers are ferried
ashore on tenders. The Queen Elizabeth 2 is too large to come This is part one as there is still so much to share about this
into port. Smaller passenger vessels do come into port. incredibly beautiful area.

The old wooden “tanker jetty” has fallen into a state of disrepair Next time - Black Jack Anderson, the only pirate in Australia.
and is currently being dismantled. A new jetty will be built to We visit his stronghold on the remote Middle Island with its
replace it as soon as demolition is completed. This has always dramatic caves.
been the gathering place of families. Many squid and herring Visit Maureen Dickason at facebook.com/maureen.dickason
have been caught from the old jetty. A dive platform below the

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