Aboriginal Rock Art at Munurru
8 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
This afternoon we visited an Aboriginal Art Site close to Munurru. Unfortunately there was no interpretive signage but rock art was quite impressive.
Punamii-Unpuu Trail
9 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We were up early today for a 6am start, we woke to what we thought was rain but was intact huge drops from the tree above the van from an overnight dew. It made 2 hour car trip from King Edward RiverЧитать далее
Little Mertens - Mitchell Falls
9 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Little Mertens Falls makes up part of the Punamii-Unpuu Trail. Although there was no water flowing over the falls, this little waterhole offered a beautiful oasis, some incredible rock art and aЧитать далее
Big Mertens Falls - Mitchell Falls Track
9 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
After a very hot an long section of the track along Mertens Creek, we arrived at another beautiful section of the trail. Big Mertens Falls is a spectacular deep and long gorge carved out by MertensЧитать далее
Mitchell Falls
9 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
At Mitchell Falls, the Mitchell River flows over an 80m four-tiered s3ction of sandstone creating a series of spectacular falls. Being later in the dry season there was not a huge flow of water butЧитать далее
Tadpole Catching
10 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We made our way back to Gibb River for the night as it had been such a relaxing, peaceful free camp. We decided to park up on the other side of the river this time... perhaps we shouldn't have. AfterЧитать далее
Galvans Gorge
11 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
After setting up camp at Manning River we headed out to Galvans for a dip. Another beautiful gorge along the Gibb, and with easy access it was great with Olivia. There was still a small amount ofЧитать далее
Manning Gorge Walk
12 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We decided that Olivia would protest too much on this 5.4km return walk so it was decided that mum would go and Dad would do the washing 😅
A 5.30 wake up and 6 am start was needed as this is meantЧитать далее
Adcock Gorge
12 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Adcock Gorge, a little way from Mt Barnett Roadhouse is a beautiful (green) pool perfect for an afternoon cool off. With a 4x4 track in (mum got to drive this one) and only a short walk, it was one ofЧитать далее
Manning Gorge Campground
12–14 сент. 2023, Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
There are always chores at camp, today was to to clean the solar panels on Mabel. But big rewards come as well. After tackling Manning & Adcock Gorge today, Mum decided a treat was in order, with hotЧитать далее
Silent Grove
13 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
It was a disappointing day, we decided to stay at Silent Grove Campground as we planned on visiting Bell Gorge in the afternoon. A bushfire just on the edge of the campfire changed our plans. WithoutЧитать далее
Gibb River Road - last of the dirt
14 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today marked our 2nd last day on the Gibb, but the last day of dirt, corrugations and wash outs. We are a little saddened as its been a sensational 2 weeks travelling the Kimberly region and tickingЧитать далее
Lennard River Rest Stop
14 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another great free camp on the Gibb, it's a shame swimming wasn't on the cards today but with last wet seasons floods, the riverbanks were steep and washed out and not really accessible. Besides that,Читать далее
Tunnel Creek
14 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Up there on Mums list of places to visit, but not so much on Dads. Tunnel Creek flows through a water-worn tunnel beneath the Napier Range. This area is part of a fossilised barrier reef from DevonianЧитать далее
Derby
15 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Once set-up, we headed into Derby to do see a few tourist sights. Derby has some of the biggest tides in the southern hemisphere, which was amazing to view at the Derby Jetty. We visited the DerbyЧитать далее
Birdwood Downs
15–17 сент. 2023, Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We arrived late morning at Birdwood Downs and quickly set up to get out and explore. This great station stay had peacocks and chickens roaming around the caravans, which Olivia loved!
Roebuck Roadhouse
17 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We had seen a LOT of cows out the windows, roaming along the road during our travels. Oli didn't know what to think when she stood next to a couple of life-size cows! That's certainly a fuel stop toЧитать далее
Back to the Red Dust
17 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
It didn't take long before we left the tar behind, aired down and hit the red dirt again. Today we are heading just a short distance north of Broome up on the Dampier Peninsula.
Quondong Point Camping
17–20 сент. 2023, Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We stumbled upon the most beautiful spot to park up Mabel. Views down the coast, turquoise blue water, sunsets, access to sandy beaches and some of the only trees for shade in the area! We were veryЧитать далее
Beach Days
17 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
It's been forever that we have enjoyed time at the beach, the salty air, cool breeze, sand beneath your toes and warm water. Oli and Mum spent a wonderful afternoon playing, cooling off and enjoyingЧитать далее
More beach time
17 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Dinosaur Hunting 🦕
18 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Not far from camp we went on the hunt for dinosaur footprints, and we found them and other prehistoric relics. How wonderful to spend some time exploring together ❤️
James Price Point
18 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Where the red cliffs meet the turquoise ocean. James Price Point was going to be our stay over, but instead we just visited to see this spectacular piece of the Australian Coastline.
Willie Creek Pearl Farm
19 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Fascinated about the pearling process, mum was excited to visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm, and given Olivia was free to tag along, it gave Dad the opportunity to have a few hours hours alone. Mum andЧитать далее
Singing Lessons
20 сентября 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Olivia loved sitting in the Cafe at Nanna & Grumps' Hotel singing songs together and dancing in the chair 🎶