Our site backing on to Pretty Pool creek

The view across to the industrial town at sunset with bats flying across

Pretty Pools. Beautiful tidal pools a short walk from the van

Kevin had his birthday, Rebecca was very good and made it special as usual

Train going through the emptier. Notice the shockwave go through when it get pushed along (unmute)

Video of the 3km train at 10x speed (it was 6.5 mins). Smaller train going the other way at half way

A first for us at a caravan site, chains in the ground to tie your van down in a cyclone!

Ships, tugs, cranes, trains....he couldnt be happier

Port Hedland

October 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

Port Hedland was quite different to the amazing natural wonders we've been seeing over past few weeks but it was awesome in its own way.

It is very industrial being the biggest bulk export port in the world! That means there were a lot of big trains (3 km's), boats (360m), and machines in general. Kevin was in his element!

They mainly export iron ore but also other rare minerals as well as salt, which they generate at a massive salt mine in the town.

As well as that though, they have a nice, historic town centre and some beautiful beaches. One was right next to the caravan park where we went for the full moon rising over the low tide to get some photos of the "Staircase to the Moon".Read more