We spent 3 nights at the beautiful Chilli Beach. Loved it!
![Pascoe River crossing, Portland Roads Rd](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/to-Chilli-Beach.jpg)
Pascoe River crossing, Portland Roads Rd
![The road to Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/to-Chilli-Beach1.jpg)
The road to Chilli Beach
![Very pretty drive to Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/to-Chilli-Beach2.jpg)
Very pretty drive to Chilli Beach
![Another river crossing.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/to-Chilli-Beach4.jpg)
Another river crossing.
![Loved the colours!](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/to-Chilli-Beach5.jpg)
Loved the colours!
![Coastal heathland backing on to Mt Tozer](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mt-Tozer.jpg)
Coastal heathland backing on to Mt Tozer
![Sculpture at the Lockhart River Arts centre](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/public-art4.jpg)
Sculpture at the Lockhart River Arts centre
![Public art, on the wall of the Lockhart River Arts centre](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/public-art3.jpg)
Public art, on the wall of the Lockhart River Arts centre
![Public art, on the wall of the Lockhart River Arts centre](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/public-art2.jpg)
Public art, on the wall of the Lockhart River Arts centre
![Public art, on the wall of the Lockhart River Arts centre](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/public-art1.jpg)
Public art, on the wall of the Lockhart River Arts centre
![The artist, Patrick Butcher, explaining the meaning behind his art.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PatrickButcher.jpg)
The artist, Patrick Butcher, explaining the meaning behind his art.
![The artist and his work, Silas Hobson.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SilasHobson.jpg)
The artist and his work, Silas Hobson.
![Our purchases](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/our-art.jpg)
Our purchases
![Campsite 20! Well protected from the constant SE winds, ocean views just there, between the trees, and well shaded from above. Great campsite.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/campsite-20.jpg)
Campsite 20! Well protected from the constant SE winds, ocean views just there, between the trees, and well shaded from above. Great campsite.
![All set up at Chilli Beach. Another excellent National Parks campsite.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/campsite-Chilli.jpg)
All set up at Chilli Beach. Another excellent National Parks campsite.
![The idyllic Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Chilli-Beach4.jpg)
The idyllic Chilli Beach
![Mangroves on the foreshore, Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Chilli-Beach5.jpg)
Mangroves on the foreshore, Chilli Beach
![Coconut Palms as far as the eye can see.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Chilli-Beach6.jpg)
Coconut Palms as far as the eye can see.
![Coconut palms, expanding their domain. Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Chilli-Beach7.jpg)
Coconut palms, expanding their domain. Chilli Beach
![Just which IS the most appropriate beach footwear?](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/beach-footwear.jpg)
Just which IS the most appropriate beach footwear?
![Exploring Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Chilli-Beach1.jpg)
Exploring Chilli Beach
![Lone walker on Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Chilli-Beach2.jpg)
Lone walker on Chilli Beach
![We were amazed at the size of this root system. Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/root-system.jpg)
We were amazed at the size of this root system. Chilli Beach
![Mangrove and its exposed root system. Ric and Gill, Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/root-system2.jpg)
Mangrove and its exposed root system. Ric and Gill, Chilli Beach
![Enjoying walking Chilli Beach.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/castaway.jpg)
Enjoying walking Chilli Beach.
![Magnificent beach to walk. Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/walking-Chilli.jpg)
Magnificent beach to walk. Chilli Beach
![Happy times on Chilli Beach](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hugs-on-Chilli.jpg)
Happy times on Chilli Beach
![Time for a rest. Afterall, it was a 10 km walk.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rest-time.jpg)
Time for a rest. Afterall, it was a 10 km walk.
![This was a very sobering sign to read. What a mess our oceans must be in if that much rubbish gets washed up on just this one little beach.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rubbish-Chilli-sign.jpg)
This was a very sobering sign to read. What a mess our oceans must be in if that much rubbish gets washed up on just this one little beach.
![Helping clean up Chilli Beach.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ghost-net.jpg)
Helping clean up Chilli Beach.
![Wooo - look at all that rubbish.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rubbish-Chilli1.jpg)
Wooo – look at all that rubbish.
![Some rubbish was useful for marine life, for a time.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rubbish-Chilli2.jpg)
Some rubbish was useful for marine life, for a time.
![Ghost nets tangle fish and turtles, condemning them to a slow death.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rubbish-Chilli3.jpg)
Ghost nets tangle fish and turtles, condemning them to a slow death.
![More ghost nets.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/rubbish-Chilli4.jpg)
More ghost nets.
![Steve, our hunter gatherer.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/coconuts.jpg)
Steve, our hunter gatherer.
![The drinks are on me!](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/coconut-prep1.jpg)
The drinks are on me!
![is that a log from the campfire, or a cigar!!](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cigar.jpg)
Is that a log from the campfire, or a cigar!!
![Portland Roads sign](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Portland-Roads-sign.jpg)
![The beach at Portland Roads.](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Portland-Roads-beach.jpg)
The beach at Portland Roads.
![Waiting for high tide. Portland Roads](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Portland-Roads-beach1.jpg)
Waiting for high tide. Portland Roads
![Mangroves and a dinghy at low tide. Portland Roads](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Portland-Roads-beach2.jpg)
Mangroves and a dinghy at low tide. Portland Roads
![Despite the look on my face, I really did enjoy the meal with Ric, Gill and Steve at 'Out of the Blue' cafe, Portland Roads](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/lunch-Portland-Roads.jpg)
Despite the look on my face, I really did enjoy the meal with Ric, Gill and Steve at ‘Out of the Blue’ cafe, Portland Roads
![A truly delicious meal in a unique little restaurant, Portland Roads](http://cruisinchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/the-meal-Portland-Roads.jpg)
A truly delicious meal in a unique little restaurant, Portland Roads