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  • Alisha SmellieBig LapVoyageur

    Purnululu National Park

    29 août 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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.En savoir plus

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    Echidna Chasm - Bungle Bungles

    30 août 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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 🙌En savoir plus

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    Mini Palm Gorge Walk

    30 août 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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.En savoir plus

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    Cathedral Gorge - Bungle Bungles

    31 août 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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.    En savoir plus

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    Bungle Bungle Dome Walk

    31 août 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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 ❤️    En savoir plus

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    El Questro Station

    3 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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!    En savoir plus

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    Pigeon Hole Lookout

    3 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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!!!En savoir plus

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    El Questro George

    4 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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 🫣).    En savoir plus

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    Saddleback Ridge

    4 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ⛅ 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!En savoir plus

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    Emma Gorge - El Questro

    5 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ⛅ 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!En savoir plus

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    Pentacost River & Cockburn Ranges

    6 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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.En savoir plus

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    Durack River

    6 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ⛅ 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.En savoir plus

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    Ellenbrae Station Scones

    7 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ☀️ 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 🐎    En savoir plus

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    Gibb River Free Camp

    7 septembre 2023, Australie ⋅ ⛅ 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.En savoir plus

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