evernighter between perth and shark bay/nanga

You might be interested in Coronation Beach.It is about 35km north of Geraldton and about 10 km to the beach off the main road.

There is a good rest area on the Murchison River. Excellent for an overnight stop.

PeterD

spot i think on the Murchasin just Nth of Kalbarri TO I think galena bridge - not out of the way but hey its just an overnighter

Hi nsn
Flies were very bad at Galena Bridge a couple of weeks ago, almost impossible to eat lunch. stop to see the river by all means but I doubt if you would hang around.
Horrocks or Port Gregory if you have not been to either, not to long drive in but both good for R&R/stress relief.
May pass you on the road as we are heading back to the Bay for a holiday in about 4 weeks.
David

I intended going to Ellendale Pool - a lovely looking spot on Greenough River inland a bit, but husband wanted to get to Wickham on 2 not 3 days, so drove until dusk. Hence we considered Galena Bridge on the Murchison (as a few have mentioned) a few kms north of the Kalbarri turnoff. I recalled noticing it used to be a small but popular overnighter; nice spot but so close to the highway, and I knew they had added toilets, so we checked it out. They have expanded the camping down along the south side of the river, new eco toilets and a dump point. Far enough away from the highway that the trucks didn't worry us, and there is plenty of room. Of all the overnight stops along this stretch, it is well and truly the best pick. If you want to push further north, Nerren Nerren rest area is an overnight stop, but too close to the highway for my liking.

If she wants the beach - sounds like Coronation Beach. I haven't been there, but you drive past the turn off just north of Geraldton.

Motherhen

We have spent a couple of weeks in Denham. Do you know nanga is pretty run down these days?
We haven't stayed there, just went there for dinner (which seemed to take take them by surprise, the restaurant had a closed sign up but fed us anyway) and since have heard pretty bad reports. -lack of customer service, cleaning, toilet paper -depends on what you expect.

We camped at Tamala station which is gorgeous for self sufficient campers but a long way from Denham.
Most of the campsites north of denham on the peron peninsular are still closed because of flooding.
The campgrounds in denham aren't that great, no playgrounds, one has a nice pool. let me know if you want to know more.
cate

I know this doesn't count as an o/night camping spot but an option to consider is staying o/night at the convent on the main st in Northampton. Very simple accommodation for ~ $10 per head, with kitchen available in the morning to get you on your way. There is plenty of room to park rig and trailer without needing to unload. Nice little town and some good walks to be had. Local pubs nice too with gd meals, or you can take your own and use the kitchen at convent.

Regards,Hugh