Mt Hart Station Campstay

May 26. Day 24.

Mt Hart Station Campstay

0930/1600. 160 KM

Another leisurely start to the day. Forwent the usual muesli, fruit and yoghurt or similar, and partook of bacon and eggs with fried tomato and mushrooms. Very acceptable. Had a long chat with a couple from Victoria doing a 12-month “big lap” with their two young daughters. He was “working from home” with his laptop using Starlink for internet feed. Starlink is the Elon Musk satellite service. About $140-/ month with coverage virtually everywhere globally. This could be an option for future trips, especially from the safety factor point of view when travelling remotely.

Main stopover for the day was Bells Gorge. Turning off the GRR it is a 10 km drive into Silent Grove Camp ground. A large area with a number of unpowered sites, toilets, water and showers. Looked like a good spot to stay. Then another 10 km on a rougher but OK road to the Bell Gorge carpark. It was only about a 15-minute walk in on a stony pathway and we were at the top pool above the Bells Falls. From the side you get an excellent view of the falls. Beautiful scenic views. But below the falls is another large pool that is accessed by a rocky scramble and pathway over the opposite bank of the upper pool. This offered a different perspective of the falls and the opportunity to swim up to the waterfall face itself. Even the opportunity to lay on the smooth rocks and dry off in the warm sunshine. Daytime temperatures were 30-32 deg every day we were in the Kimberley. Very consistent.

Back on to the GRR and down to the Mt Hart Station turnoff. It was then a 60 km, 60 minute drive in to the Station. The road had only been graded the week before, but what slowed us down was the numerous water crossings. Probably about 20-25 in total.

Checked in, and went and set up camp, all by 5 pm just as the sun was setting colourfully through the trees.

Dinner consisted of steak, Italian sausages and roast vegies cooked on our neighbour's fire pit. A lovely couple, Kathy and Joe Tucker from Ararat in Victoria. We got to know them well over the two nights we were there. Terrific company.

Mt Hart Station Wilderness Lodge and Campstay

Unpowered sites with toilets, showers and laundry facilities. $30-/per person/night.
Nice and relaxing.
Cafe with coffee and bar facilities and evening meals.
No mobile reception.
Wifi available - reasonable download and usable for WhatsApp calling.Read more