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Black Rock Falls (Thegooyeng)
August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
Unfortunately there was little water in the pool being so late in the dry season but it was an easy drive in and only a very short walk. We imagine its spectacular when the water is cascading down the rocks 🪨Read more
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Middle Springs (Mayiba)
August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C
Again very little water but being only a very short 4WD track from Black Rock Springs we decided to check it out.
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Molly Springs (Galjiba)
August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C
One of the few natural springs with water flowing throughout dry season. A short steep rocky climb takes you to the top of the waterfall and beyond to view the surrounding ranges
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Purnululu National Park
August 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The Spring Creek Track into Purnululu National Park is quite rough in spots, with washed out Creek crossings, corrugations and steep rocky incline/declines. But getting to experience the Bungle Bungles is a trip highlight. The remoteness makes the Park quieter than others and definitely more enjoyable.Read more
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Echidna Chasm - Bungle Bungles
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Echidna Chasm, our first walk in the Bungle Bungles and so amazing. The walk in was beautiful through the creek bed, palm trees with amazing red cliffs towering above. But the highlight was the 11.30 phenomenon when the sun is directly above the chasm and shines straight down, creating the illusion of lava flowing 🙌Read more
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Osmand Lookout - Bungle Bungles
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Osmand Lookout gives you an awesome view over the Bungle Bungle Range and out to the Osmand Ranges which are over 1.6 Billion Years Old!
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Mini Palm Gorge Walk
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We didn't all quite make it up the gorge, it was a hot exposed track and after Echidna Chasm was getting to the hottest part of the day.

Olivia and Dad stopped in the dry creek bed about 1km in, and mum kept exploring to the start of the mini palm gorge. After some rock hopping, crawling through a rock tunnel, mum decided to head back and got the privilege of carrying Oli back to the car.Read more
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Purnululu Sunset @ Kyngkalanayi Lookout
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
What a way to finish a fabulous day out exploring the Bungles - sunset at Kyngkalanayi Lookout. Not only do you get to see the sun setting over one range, but you also witness the Bungle Bungle Range glow red as the late sun hits the rock face. Absolutely stunning 😍Read more
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Cathedral Gorge - Bungle Bungles
August 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The highlight of the southern end of the Bungle Bungles is Cathdral Gorge, and for good reason. Although it's a hot walk in, weaving between the "bungles", through spinifex and dry creek beds, it's definitely worth it. We timed our approach to "I still call Australia Home", what sounded like a choir in a cathedral we followed our ears to discover why they call it Cathedral George!

We enjoyed morning tea in the cool surroundings, played in the sand and took in the amazing work of Mother Nature.Read more
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Bungle Bungle Dome Walk
August 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Another spectacular day enjoying the southern end of the Bungle Bungles! This definitely what you think of when you imagine what the range looks like. Those amazing orange and black dome shaped formations, so unlike any of the other formations in the region.

Getting up close and personal on "The Domes" walk was truly mind blowing. Another truly awesome part of Australia that we have been so lucky to visit and enjoy together ❤️Read more
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Kurrajong Sunset Lookout
August 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Final sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range. What a way to finish a fabulous 3 nights
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Wash Wash Wash
September 1, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
Mitch and Mabel were well overdue for a wash after 6 weeks on the road, and especially after tackling the Bungle Bungles.
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Hoochery Distillery Kununurra
September 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
Locally made rum & gin and a lunch spot! Yes please! This cool local distillery has some great rums, gin and a whiskey for tasting which was delicious paired with our lunch.

Olivia has found a love for taking selfies 🤳 so we had to get a few at "the restaurant" to keep her happy.Read more
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Start of Gibb River Road Adventure
September 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Let the Gibb River Road Journey begin!!!
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El Questro Station
September 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Day 1 on the Gibb - our destination for the next 3 nights is the iconic El Questro.

After finding our spot, a call to nanna and grumps and a bite of lunch we sought out the swimming holes made for guests to sit back and cool off in the Pentecost River.

We can't wait to explore the station!Read more
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Pigeon Hole Lookout
September 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Another truly special Kimberley sunset. A fun little 4x4 track too us up to watch the sun set on day 42 of our adventures over the Pentacost River. The colours of the ranges were spectacular with the last rays of the day. Seriously, how good is this beautiful country!!!Read more
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El Questro George
September 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Wow, wow, wow. Can't even describe how amazing El Questro is! And it's just day 2 of our Gibb River Road adventure! Today we tackled El Questro Gorge. It started with a DEEP water crossing, our first obstacle tackled without any issues. A truly beautiful 2.6km walk, with creek crossings, palm trees, ferns, soaring red cliffs all while surrounded by hundreds of butterflies.

Olivia walked it all but a few creek crossings and a stint on dads shoulders after a fall, but she was such a little legend tackling this by herself. After a beautiful swim and lunch we wandered back for our return river crossing (this time we got water in 🫣).Read more
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Saddleback Ridge
September 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Could today get any better! Yes! We ended today with a 4x4 drive up to Saddleback Ridge for sunset. The 360 degree view from this lookout is beyond stunning. Top it off with a few beers, a snack and some great company chatting to another 2 travelling families and our day was done!Read more
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Emma Gorge - El Questro
September 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Emma Gorge is definitely a highlight on everyone's El Questro itinerary, and for good reason. It was another tough walk in. It was hot, there was limited tree coverage due to a very recent fire in the gorge, there were rock scrambles, snakes on the track and protests. The spectacular Gorge at the end was very impressive, a we were rewarded with a very cool swim, a waterfall, a cave and a hot spring pool. We made it back before Olivia's little legs refused to walk any further!Read more
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Branko's Lookout - El Questro
September 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C
With our last afternoon upon us at El Questro, we decided to tackle the last 4x4 track. The water crossings across the Chamberlain River was definitely a rocky challenge with another amazing view over the station.Read more
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Pentacost River & Cockburn Ranges
September 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today we bid farewell to El Questro and continued along the Gibb. It wasn't long before we crossed the Pentacost River, another one of those quintessential Gibb drone photos to capture before we stopped for MT at a lookout for one last look at the impressive Cockburn Ranges. We can't wait to keep travelling West yo discover more of the Gibb River Road.Read more
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Durack River
September 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Tonight we set up Mabel at a great free camp high up on the banks of the Durack River. Mum did some "bush" washing while trying to spot crocs in the river, while Olivia and Dad did Bluey Puzzles together. After collecting some firewood, a snack on the "cool" side of the van, we enjoyed a fire, and another beautiful Kimberley sunset.Read more
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Ellenbrae Station Scones
September 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Another must do on the Gibb is visiting Ellenbrae Station for their famous Scones on the lawn. The Station itself is a little oasis, with big shady trees and green grass, but it's definitely made better with fresh hommade Scones, and for mum and dad an ice cold coffee frappe 😋

Oli loved playing in the old farm truck, clucking with the chickens and thought it was awesome to get to sit in a real saddle like her Spirit friends 🐎Read more
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Gibb River Free Camp
September 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Tonight's destination was one of the best free camps we have stayed at to date. We arrived fairly early which was great as it meant getting a good spot by the river, where Oli spent the afternoon playing in the shallow water. It's getting hot here with the start of spring, reaching mid to high 30s each day so a camp site with swimming is very important to keep us all happy.Read more
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Munurru - King Edward River
September 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Today we headed further north through the Kimberley up the Kalumburu Road towards King Edward River for two nights enabling us to tackle the Mitchell Falls track.

A beautiful swimming hole in the river, a waterfall, shady spots and a great campfire.Read more
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