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    SkywalkThe view downNature's WindowCaterpillar train, there were about 20 caterpillarsNatural BridgeGrandstand RockFisherman climbing out of Grandstand GorgeIsland Rock

    Kalbarri

    22 giugno 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Kalbarri we were really looking forward to doing the Skywalk, Nature's Window and the lookouts on the coastline. Unfortunately that was just about all we did as i fell sick with a head cold. (Did a couple of RAT tests to make sure it wasn't COVID) What we saw was amazing.
    While we were at the lookouts we even seen some whales.    Leggi altro

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    Mini golf courseWalking back from the jettySunsetUpside down river

    Gladstone Bay and Wooramel Station

    28 giugno 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    On the way to Carnarvon we spent a couple of days at Gladstone Bay and one at Wooramel Station.
    There isn't much to do but relax and enjoy the view at Gladstone Bay. We did play some mini golf I started strong but Mark ended up winning by 3 strokes.
    We walked out to the old jetty but didn't go on it though we did see people fishing on it.
    Next stop at Wooramel. We were unpowered. We had heard about the hot baths and wanted to give it a go. It was very nice. No pictures as there were too many people around. Next onto Canarvon.    Leggi altro

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    Bibbawarra hot water Bore

    Carnarvon

    3 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    We were at Carnarvon for a couple of days. We caught the farmers market and did the Fruit Loop Drive stopping at Stalls along the side of the road. Amazing fresh fruit and veggies.
    We took a drive out to Quobba blow holes to have a look and at the low cost campground hopefully we can stay here on the way back down. Unfortunately we came at high tide and the blow holes were covered by water. Better luck next time.
    We did get a picture at the King Waves Kill sign and stopped off at the Bibbawarra hot water bore it was very hot.    Leggi altro

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    Robe River Rest Stop
    Fortescue River stopFortescue River Road CampKarratha 1972Karratha 2017Karratha 2023Red dog statue, DampierDampier

    Karratha and Dampier

    10 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 24 °C

    We made our way to Karratha stopping at Robe River Rest Stop and Fortescue River Roadalong the way.
    We were greeted by the cows at Robe rest stop there is a river but nowhere to park next to it.
    We then stopped at Fortescue River Rd only a small area to park but it's beautiful. I was able to take a photo of the Sturts Dessert Pea.
    Onto Karratha it has a lot of money spent in it i assume by the mining companies. However not a lot to do. We did go to the water tank lookout i like the signs showing the town and different dates showing the changes.
    From Karratha we went into Dampier (about 20 km away) and saw the Red Dog statue and drove around the town. Unlike Karratha not a lot of money has been spent here.
    We also day tripped out to Cossack and Point Samson they are in the next blog.    Leggi altro

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    Beautiful green golf course
    Red dirt greensBig ship coming inSalt pileLooking over the salt flatsThe big wheelbarrowOutdoor mining musuem

    Port Headland

    17 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    We stayed technically in South Headland at the Golf Course. Red dirt everywhere.
    We drove into port Headland and saw a bulk cargo ship come. The size of these ships are amazing. There are a few green spaces.
    Strike park had a vast amount of information about the Aboriginal pastoral workers strike of 1946.
    We also saw the animal sculptures and the outdoor miner museum.    Leggi altro

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    The view from CossackPlatform in Point SamsonSculptures in the park

    Point Sampson and Cossack

    17 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Cossack is a beautifully restored historic town. There is a cafe, information centre with a store and some accommodation. Other buildings are used to hold exhibitions.
    It is an amazing town to walk around. We also visited the old European and Japanese cemetery. The ocean views are spectacular.
    We saw the memorial for Red Dog as he was buried in the area.
    Point Samson is just down the road only a small tourist town. Very pretty there is a park with some great sculptures.    Leggi altro

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    80 Mile Beach

    18 luglio 2023, Indian Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    We stayed at 80 Mile Beach for a few nights to relax.
    We did some more beach driving and enjoyed the sunsets. It is not recommended to swim due to sharks, stingers and crocs as it is 3 hours to Broome.
    The sites are grassy, the first time in a long time.
    They have a market where visitors can have a stall i made Nougat and gift boxes.    Leggi altro

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    Tasting paddle for MarkOverlooking Cable Beach

    Broome

    22 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Broome reminds me of Darwin when i was growing up.
    Not exactly pretty but the sunsets are amazing.
    We visited the markets and China Town.
    We stayed 30km out of Broome at Roebuck Plains Roadhouse Caravan Park. It is next to the highway but has grass sites and we could wash the van.
    We went to Cable Beach at sunset and saw the camels.
    Broome is our turning point in our trip we are heading south again.    Leggi altro

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    A shell in a rockThe lost city of BarnhillThe rocks are so smoothBeautiful beach

    Barnhill Station

    25 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    We stayed at Barnhill for 3 nights in the overflow area it was perfect. No one is too close unlike the other areas. They have a fantastic kitchen where you can preorder dinner and pick it up at a specified time. They also make bread. OMG the fruit loaf was yummy. The pizzas are the best.
    They have activities on different days. Even had a DJ one night while we were there.
    We did go swimming however it was cold and a little rough. (See the video of where we swam). We need to pick a better spot next time we go swimming    Leggi altro

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    Camel sleeping at Sandfire
    Pardoo Roadhouse closed for businessSunset photosNearly a full moonBreakfast with a viewMark, campfire and the darkening skyPinecone fire startersCampfires everywhere

    Cape Keraudren

    28 luglio 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌙 22 °C

    We left Barnhill and spent a night at Sandfire Roadhouse before coming to Cape Keraudren. We stopped and looked at Pardoo Roadhouse which was destroyed during a cyclone (it used to be the place to stop for fuel).
    We are here for two nights. We have fantastic water views and all we have to do is watch the tide come in and out. (We have a hard life.)
    Cooked dinner over the campfire. It tastes good.    Leggi altro

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    Staircase to the Moon - Port Headland

    2 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    We come back to Port Headland to stock up and watch the Staircase to the Moon.
    You can see the Staircase to the Moon in the Pilbara and Kimberly Regions.
    Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon which occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats.
    It is amazing however we were missing a few steps due to the low tide and cloud cover.
    Our next destination is Karijini National Park and Tom Price mining town.    Leggi altro

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    1We have all experiences
    The view is amazingThe sceneryHe is only young. Driving up to the caravan parkThe big tipper in Tom PriceFollowing a wide loadMark and the Red Dog MemorialAnother wide load

    Tom Price

    4 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    We made our way to Tom Price. I was a giddy school girl. We got stopped by a train and we got the warning through the UHF radio. I don't know if it is the only place that does it. (See the first video)
    We stopped at Albert Tognolini Lookout to see Munjina East Gorge. It is spectacular we are expecting big things from Karijini National Park.
    As we drove up to the caravan park we passed by a calf wandering along the road and saw more in town later that same day. When i asked at reception i was told there is a wild herd of about 30 cattle that roam around the area. They are going to try and round them up and take them to a station.
    Some amazing sculptures in Tom Price but very little to do. We did see the large tip truck.
    We did a day trip out to Paraburdoo. We went to see the Big Green Mining Truck and the Red Dog Memorial (he was born in Paraburdoo and his owners left when he was 18mths old and they moved to Dampier). We have now seen all three memorials.
    On the way back we saw another wide load. We have been stopped by a few now.
    We are going to Karijini National Park for 4 nights and then back to Tom Price we are booked in for a mine tour.    Leggi altro

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    Set up for 4 nights
    The view from the driveThree ways lookoutIn Dales GorgeDales Gorge LookoutThree ways lookoutThe beauty of Dales GorgeMore of Dales GorgeCircular PoolClose up look at circular poolSelfie at JoffreLooking up Joffre GorgeLadders going down into Joffre GorgeJoffre wall formationsJoffre Falls not flowingJoffre Gorge PoolZoom in to see the ladders going down into JoffreKnox GorgeThe wall of Knox Gorge

    Karijini National Park - part 1

    7 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    We spent 4 nights at Karijini. We were camped up in the overflow area. Only 25 spots and you could choose where to park.
    We decided that we wouldn't try to kill ourselves and walk all of the gorges. We will do the walk to Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool. Then from Tom Price we did Hamersley Gorge. (Part 2 and 3)
    For this blog we only went to the lookouts to take photos. I am loving the camera on my new phone.
    We went to Three Ways Lookout at Dales Gorge. Circular Pool lookout also in Dales Gorge. We drove over some of the roughest gravel roads yet to see Joffre Gorge and Knox Gorge.
    We are amazed by the colour change of the gorge walls and how fertile the walls are.
    Karijini is an amazing place to visit.    Leggi altro

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    Fortescue Falls lookout. Down Dales Gorge
    Fortescue FallsThe stepsLots of seats to rest when going up or downCounting steps only 280 each wayFortescue Pool from up highNear Fortescue FallsFortescue Falls2Class 4 walk to Fern Pool thankfully only 300mFern pool fallsWalls of the gorge going down the steps1The colours are amazingThe seperationAnother selfieRim walkTaking in the view on the Rim WalkLooking up the gorge

    Karijini National Park - part 2

    9 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Dales Gorge is amazing. There is the Rim walk (which we did), the Gorge Trail (which we didn't do), Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool (which we did).
    We did Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool first.
    There are 280+ steps down to Fortescue Falls and then a 300m, grade 4 walk to Fern Pool with a very cold swim at the end. The steps were even so it was a relatively easy walk.
    Fortescue Falls is at the bottom of the steps but still a rock climb to get to the water.
    Fern Pool was beautiful but cold we jumped in and started to swim out to where the sun was but it didn't get any warmer. Mark decided to get out the cold water was breath taking and not in a good way.    Leggi altro

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    Tom Priceine Tour

    12 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    We came back into Tom Price to stock up and do the mine tour.
    It was great to be able to see the
    mine (unfortunately it was in maintenance mode so not a lot of movement happening). Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We did learn that the ore trains and some of the mine trucks are autonomous (driven by staff in Perth near the airport). The trains will only have a driver on board when they are within a kilometre from the mine or the town they are going too.Leggi altro

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    Looking down from the platform1Natural blue asbestos. Ok as long as it is not disturbedUp closeLooking down the gorge (i think)Admiring the view. The lookout is above me1The view while driving

    Karijini National Park - part 3

    13 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Hamersley Gorge after looking at the reviews we decide to only go as far as the look out (steep uneven steps and a bit of a climb). When we got there and saw how close it was to the first pool we decided to give it ago. There was a spa pool further on but by all accounts it is freezing also.
    We managed the climb great but it was treacherous no photos taken until we were on semi level ground.
    The wall faces were amazing. The pressure on the rocks must have been amazing to get the curves.
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    Fore is lit every night. Beautiful grads in the backgroundLocal come in for a pat. The receptionist pats him in the afternoonStageRock archStration in the rockThe wall. When it flows only accessible by boatA little rock climbing at the wallMussel Pool great reflectionsSemi dry creek bedGreat place to stop for lunch.Great viewMeteorite WindmillView from the lookoutSunset

    Cheela Plains Station Stay

    15 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    We are slowly making our way to Bullara Station. It is about an hour south of Exmouth.
    We spent 2 nights at Cheela Station. It Is beautiful. Green grass communal area. Camp fire lit every night. 360° sunset lookout and a self drive tour of some of the property. The rock colours are amazing.
    We would come back to Cheela station it is very relaxing.
    Cheela Station is seasonal only from April to October. The bush camp and everything we saw on the drive is underwater during the wet season.    Leggi altro

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    Site W03Around the station stayOutdoor showerDamper mmmmmBurgersWoolshed set for dinnerExmouth GulfStart of beer bottle walkCattle on the walkThe sheepHoping these little guys will be able to wander like the sheepCoral BayJust sitting with feet in the water

    Bullara Station Stay

    18 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    We had heard so much about Bullara Station we were excited to be there.
    We made sure to be there on a Friday for Burger Night. They cooked 350 burgers and fed everyone in 45 minutes. The most they have cooked is 450 burgers.
    Bullara is still a working station and the accommodation is only open from April to October.
    There is so much to do. Three different walks and a 4wd track to Exmouth Gulf (the property borders). The sheep roam freely around the campground (they have a couple of calves they are hand raising that they hope will do the same when older). There are cattle and horses in the paddocks bordering the campground. We did the beer bottle walk and it goes through the paddock with the cattle.
    Every night the campfire is lit and three nights a week they do a damper it is very nice.
    We also booked in for dinner and had the lamb rump. All the produce is from the local area as fresh as can be.
    We had a wonderful time and met some lovely people.
    I forgot to mention the scones they are amazing.
    We also did a day trip out to Coral Bay. The water is so clear and a little cool. We didn't swim but loved walking in the shallow. The fish come straight up and swim around your feet.    Leggi altro

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    Yardie CreekSunriseHe wouldn't take my lure. The fish is almost as big as the squidGroper

    Exmouth

    25 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    We spent a week in Exmouth beautiful water, good snorkeling and wonderful Canyons(next blog).
    The weather was hot during the day but still cool enough to sleep at night.
    We went to Whalebone Brewery for lunch and saw many beaches. We were able to see whales in the distance but no photos.
    I have taken up snorkeling and swam some beautiful beaches. Many videos of fish and coral but none of turtles yet.
    We got up early one morning to go fishing. I am glad we are not depending on our fishing skills. Beautiful sunrise though.    Leggi altro

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    The road going up to Charles Knife Canyon
    The view looking back over the gulfLooking downAmazing viewsDried creek bedShothole CanyonThe drive into ShotholeLookout in Shothole CanyonWall looking up

    Charles Knife and Shothole Canyons

    26 agosto 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    We went for a drive to Charles Knife Canyon and Shothole Canyon.
    We drove along Charles Knife Canyon first. This drive is along the top of the canyon looking down. It is spectacular. We loved looking down the canyon. It starts from nothing and grows to the magnificent height. The views are amazing. I haven't seen anything like it before. Karijini is completely different.
    Shothole Canyon you drive along the bottom of the canyon.
    It is not as big as Charles Knife but still specky, driving along the bottom and the walls straight up each side. The colour variation is beautiful.    Leggi altro

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    Camped behind the dune
    A bit choppy todayThe aquarium, a good place to snorkelThe beach near the vanThe blow holeSome clips joined together

    Quobba

    1 settembre 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    We left Exmouth and made our way to Quobba campground and blowhole. We found a spot not too close to other people.
    I tested the new snorkel and fins. The water was a little merky but it was great.
    We drove up to the blowhole at low tide it was fantastic and then up to the lighthouse for sunset.
    We met Karen and Malcolm and Karen became my snorkel buddy. We have met some fantastic people on our travels.
    We moved onto Carnarvon for a couple of days to top up and get a couple of jobs done.    Leggi altro

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    Lunch time viewBeach driveDirk Hartog IslandNor 6 memorial

    Steep Point

    8 settembre 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    From Carnarvon we moved onto the Overlander Roadhouse for a couple of nights so that we could day trip out to Steep Point. The most westerly point of Australia. It took us 2 and a half hours from the roadhouse. About 80 km of gravel/sandy roads/tracks.
    We debated for a while if we would go out to Steep Point. After watching a few Youtube videos we thought we would be fine and should try.
    The road starts off good and then turns into a sand track. At one point we were driving on the beach. The wind on the day was howling and could almost blow you over the cliff. Amazing drive well worth it. We stopped off at the Nor 6 memorial (Prawn trawler that sank on her maiden voyage).
    Only 2 more points to go (North and East) sometime.    Leggi altro

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    Shells at Shell Beach
    Mark having an Insta photoOcean Park AquariumThong HutColour contrastsLunch viewThey swooped in as soon as the diners leftSunsetSquidingLittle lagoon

    Denham

    9 settembre 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    We made our way into Denham for 3 nights, stopping at Shell Beach on the way. The water at Shell beach is nearly twice as salty as the rest of the ocean.
    We explored Denham and had a try again at squiding (only 1 little one caught). We went to the Ocean Park Aquarium. Our guide was amazing. His knowledge of the local sea life was astounding.
    There are so many beautiful beaches here.
    We visited Monkey Mia i was underwhelmed. I expected so much more. Everything had a cost to it. Even to visit it cost $15 per adult per day and then a site fee if you stay overnight. We came to see the dolphins but they didn't come in to shore. There is a regulation that they can only run dolphin experience in the mornings and only if they come into shore.
    On the way back from Monkey Mia we stopped at Little Lagoon. It is beautiful.
    Next we are going to Geraldton.    Leggi altro

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    Murchison River at Galena Bridge Rest area
    3Random goat at the markets in GeraldtonSurf at Cape BurneyObelisk at Port DenisonTidal reef at Port DennisonWestern Rock Lobster StatueMilligan Island CampPoint Louise LookoutBilly Goat BaySunset Milligan Island3Come in the waters fineFishing in Billy Goat Bay5White sandSandy Cape campgroundWatching the football

    Geralton to Sandy Cape

    23 settembre 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 18 °C

    We left Denham and overnighted at Billabong Roadhouse and Galena Bridge before coming into Geraldton/Cape Burney. We had a few nights for my birthday. We did go to the markets and saw a pet goat.
    We then moved onto Port Denison. We wanted to squid and fish however it was so windy and cold. We did give it a go but no luck.
    From there we went to Milligan Island campground just outside Green Head. It is a beautiful area. We did try fishing again Mark got a couple of puffer fish but that is all. It is a great little campground.
    We are at Sandy Cape outside Jurien Bay. Stopped here on the way up and had a relaxing time. So much busier this time as it is a long weekend and school holidays. Still a great stop.
    Next we headed into Northern Perth to get the car serviced and catch up with family. From there we will start heading to Kalgoorlie.    Leggi altro

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    Chickens come for a visit
    Sheep in the paddock at the backSunset at Lake TowerrinningLake TowerrinningGood time for a fireBig Ram at Wagin (pronounced Waygin as in alcohol)Start of the Tin Horse Hiway

    Dardanup West to Kulin

    3 ottobre 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    I have been sick for a couple of weeks so i am behind on blogs. Starting the catch up.
    We left Sandy Cape and went to Wanneroo just north of Perth to get the car serviced and do a couple of jobs. Tried to find someone in the area to fix the fridge in the car. 2 to 4 weeks to look at it. However if we drive 180km to Bunbury they can look at it in about a week so we drive to Bunbury. We stayed at Taralea Macadamia Farm Stay (where we will stay at Christmas) and then decided to go to wave rock. We are taking it slow and we stopped at Towerrinning Lake, Dumbleyung and then Kulin. From Kulin we drove the Iron Horse Highway to Hyden (only some of the photos of the highway are in this blog).Leggi altro

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