Six hours north of Perth, in the nation's western state, lies Kalbarri. Picture a humble country town nestled between endless expanses of Indian Ocean and inhospitable Australian desert. Natural footer-turned-goofy, Ry Craike, played host during our visit, revealing the shiny pearls within this red-earth clamshell. Climb into the back of Ry’s 4wd alongside Harry Bryant and Brent Dorrington and take in the sights, everything from the area's thrilling rock shelfs to the best place to shoot pool over refreshments.