Not far from the marina is a spectacular volcanic formation called Double Head. On the day following the pump incident we decided to climb the south-most Head, as a reward for our success.

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CLIMBING DOUBLE HEAD

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The first of two lookouts has views south along the coast. The second is of fantastic radial volcanic columns.

A Nankeen Kestrel, Australia’s smallest bird of prey, rode the updraft overhead with effortless grace, diving like a guided missile then soaring up with a grasshopper trapped in its talons. We were surprised when instead of flying off to a tree to eat, the Kestrel ate the prey while on the wing. A great sight (right).

Right: Masala in Keppel Bay Marina, Double Head behind.

Left: this volcanic formation on Double Head is known as Fan Rock. Hexagonal columns radiate outwards from a central lava tube. It is all that remains of a lava plug formed 60 million years ago.

Next day we climbed the north-most Head, which is considerably higher and has no formed track. The views from the summit, overlooking the marina, are fantastic.

Below: Keppel Bay Marina and North Double Head seen from South Double Head.