07/03/2026
Whalers Way Adventure – 15th February 2026
On Sunday 15th February, a great crew of members set off for a day exploring the rugged beauty of Whalers Way. Those joining the trip were Gav, Kim & Charlie, Craig, Amanda & Hamish, Damien, Carol & Rodger, Ike & Sandy, and Wayne and his step-brother.
We rolled out from Good Year at 9:10am sharp ready for a day of coastline, cliffs and classic 4WD touring.
First Stop – Pelham’s Point
Our first stop was Pelham’s Point, where everyone jumped out for a look and to take in the coastal views. A great way to start the day and stretch the legs.
Not far along, we visited the well-known swimming hole – a natural rock pool tucked below the cliffs. While no one braved the water this time, it’s always impressive to see how nature carves out these little gems.
Tryworks Cliff Exploration
At Tryworks Cliff, Gav and Charlie led an expedition in search of the cliffs. Despite the enthusiasm, not a great deal was spotted this time around – but that’s half the adventure!
Wildlife & Lookouts
The Fur Seal Walk rewarded us with the sighting of one lone seal down below – a small but special moment.
At Pioneer Lookout, we grabbed a photo of the plaque and admired the sweeping coastal views but didn't get out for a look.
Finding the osprey nest took a bit of searching, but persistence paid off. The old nest sat right on the edge of the rock face, and a few of us carefully made our way down for a closer look.
Sink Holes & Stories
The sink hole stop brought plenty of storytelling. As always, there were tales shared… and Damien managed to give Gav a decent fright along the way!
A quick toilet stop followed — let’s just say it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. We’ll leave it at that!
Moonlight Bay & Trig Point
We continued on to Moonlight Bay, taking in the rugged, weedy shoreline and murky waters. From there, we visited the trig point, where more dramatic coastline and a mysterious offshore island caught our attention.
Cape Carnot Caves
The coastline continued to impress at Cape Carnot Caves. Freak waves rolled in, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins playing in the surf. Not everyone was keen to make the trek down to the caves as it very steep and rocky. Damien, Craig, Hamish, Amanda, Ike & Rodger went down for a look. Damien and Craig spotted a very angry snake so decided to go a different way. Damien and Craig ventured down into the caves for a closer inspection – always keen for a bit of adventure! They reported that the caves were huge and well worth a look.
A quick drive in and out of Matthew Flinders Lookout followed before heading on.
Theakstone’s Crevasse & Redcliffs
At Theakstone’s Crevasse, we spotted three kangaroos, adding to the wildlife tally for the day.
Lunch was enjoyed at Redcliffs, where the views were just as good as the company. It was getting very hot by this stage (about 29 degrees). After eating, Craig, Rodger, Damien and Hamish noticed fish down below. Damien couldn’t resist trying his luck and managed to hook a blue grouper — unfortunately, it slipped the hook and got away. A classic “one that got away” story for the books!
With full bellies and plenty of stories to tell, we packed up and made our way home after a fantastic day exploring one of our region’s most iconic 4WD destinations.
Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such an enjoyable trip. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Amanda, Craig & Hamish Kelly
