Kununurra & The Kimberley, WA

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Trip start
May 30, 2021
Kununurra & The Kimberley, WA BoomerangTravellers
Darwin to Kununurra
May 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Before leaving Darwin, a quick dip at Berry Springs
Then brunch in Katherine to pick up a few things.
At Victoria River strolled to check out the sights
Finally stopping in Timber Creek for just one night.

At the campground watched them hand feed crocs
Then up to Nackaroo Lookout for sunset over rocks.
Time to pause, wonder and thankfully remember
All defence scouts who were Nackaroo members.

Approaching the state line that brings us to W.A.
Onto Kununurra where I’ve booked a 2 week stay.
Taking fresh fruit & veg across the border’s a sin
Having to clear items from our esky into the bin.

The scenery changes with longitudinal degrees
Marked noticeably by the grand old Boab trees.
Their oval nuts hang like Christmas decorations
Gnarly branches conjure monsters of imagination.Read more
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Hidden Valley, El Questro & Emma Gorge
June 1, 2021 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 32 °C
Kununurra is a typical outback town that’s small
Essential stores, but definitely no shopping mall.
A real lack of workers result in shelves to be filled
Notices for job applications even if you’re unskilled.

This shortage of staff affects everything around
Local businesses attempting to make up ground.
A couple of good coffee shops hit the spot
Sometimes open but quite often they’re not!

We’ve learnt there’s different rules in every state
Before noon here at a Bottlo you’ll have to wait.
A photo Identity card you’ll have to exhibit
For alcohol purchase there is a strict limit.

Our chalet overlooked Elephant Rock and the Lake
Which the Ord River Diversion Dam initially did make.
A mango farm neighbour plus a Sandalwood plantation
Ensures the Eastern Kimberley is a beautiful destination.

We explored Hidden Valley in Mirima National Park
Loved kayaking on Kununurra Lake just before dark.
Sauntered out to Molly Springs for a refreshing swim
But El Questro’s Zeberdee Springs was a definite win.

Walking to Emma Gorge was quite challenging
Navigating stones and rocks needed climbing.
A beautiful waterfall that sprayed down like rain
Whilst swimming underneath was worth the pain.Read more
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Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles
June 7, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Wyndham is an even smaller town with a port
Busy with road trains as here livestock is brought.
Famous for it’s handmade Barra or Crocodile pie
Enjoyed at Five River Lookout perched up high.

Impressive Lake Argyle formed by a single dam wall
It’s many islands jut out from the land that was tall.
So vast we boarded a day cruise to take our time
To see wild life and it’s infamous pink diamond mine.

Golden Orb spider webs resembling candy floss
Fossicking unique zebra rocks under dried moss.
At sunset dove in the lake off the back of the boat
Whilst nibbles and champagne around us did float.

Purnululu National Park by Cessna is a 1 hour flight
The Bungle Bungles from the air a remarkable sight.
But up close their striped beehive like domes amaze
Venturing into Cathedral Gorge you constantly gaze.

The ethereal quality of this area totally astounds
But must be constantly aware of your surrounds.
Fellow tourist slipped and a broken ankle did occur
Satellite phone used and the Flying Doctor airlifted her.

Flying back at sunset admiring this awesome landscape
I sincerely urge you all to experience an outback escape.
Although retired at the end of this fortnight’s ‘vacation’
We’re joining the ‘labour call’ to work on a cattle station.Read more
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Trip end
June 13, 2021

Kununurra & The Kimberley, WA

Darwin to Kununurra

Hidden Valley, El Questro & Emma Gorge

Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles