Ardrossan

Ardrossan is my first stop with a population of under 1,000 residents.

It became notable as the location of Clarence Smith's factory where he manufactured the Stump-jump plough between 1880 and 1935. This South Australian invention was vital in opening mallee country throughout Australia to the plough.

Today the town is know for the Dolomite quarry and the Blue Swimmer Crabs to be had and a large grain handling facility to load bulk grain carriers for overseas (as does Gilies Point)

One other notable event in or near Ardrossan was the stranding of 7 Sperm Whales on Parara Beach about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of Ardrossan on 8 December 2014 the locals have erected a memorial to these 7 whales

While here I took advantage of being able to drop off the van and explore with just the car travelling down the east coast to Gilies Point, stopping off at a number of these small fishing villages that swell during the summer holidays

These small villages are all much the same with notable additions of modern houses facing the Gulf, and boat ramps requiring you to pay launch your boat shopping is through local shops all with friendly staff.

Along the way I also saw many “Dream Homes” at least they were before being neglected.

Stopping off at Stansbury I was greeted by some very friendly locals (Friendly unless I approached them too close entering into their territory thou I did almost get close enough to smell their fishy breath) in total there were about 6 of these beautiful creatures that I was tole were No really local as they were New Zealand Sea Lions

\(Not to my self revisit this area when Carol can Join me)

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