Sacred Pools to Ancient Carvings –

We tried our hardest to pack up early this morning… and made it out by 8:45am! Okay, not exactly the early getaway we hoped for, but still not bad.
First stop: Python Pool. And we couldn’t believe our luck—we had the whole place to ourselves. The water was absolutely freezing, but so refreshing. It felt incredibly special to share a swim with no one but the towering rock “gigantors” watching over us, like ancient stone guardians. We noticed cattle had been through recently—hoof prints etc.
Just as we climbed out, the peace was shattered by the whirring of a drone. Grrr… honestly, they should be banned in serene places like this.
From there, we took the Whim Creek–Wittenoom dirt road, winding through some of the most gorgeous scenery. Along the way: rugged escarpments, changing geology, and that unforgettable moment with a massive Brahman bull, complete with the biggest hanging… well, you had to be there. 😳
We passed landscapes that looked like basalt jigsaws, before stopping briefly at Pyramid Station, settled way back in 1865. Hard to imagine living so remotely back then.
Next up was the beautiful old town of Roebourne, rich in history and Indigenous culture. The locally run supermarket and art gallery were an unexpected gem—warm, welcoming, and full of character.
In the afternoon, we made our way to the Dampier Peninsula and Murujuga National Park. There, we joined a walking and talking tour of the ancient rock art with our guide, Pete “Coops” Cooper—absolutely brilliant. We were blown away by carvings of Tasmanian tigers, devils, dingoes, fish, and spiritual figures, believed to date back 20,000 to 40,000 years. It’s hard to grasp just how ancient and significant this place is.
In a funny twist, we bumped into people who know mutual friends and family back home. Small world, even out here in the remote Pilbara!
By late afternoon, we were back on the road, driving to our overnight spot at Sherlock River, a free roadside camp. The road trains thunder by every 10 minutes or so, but we’ve got a cozy campfire, and the river is just stunning. Swans and other birds diving, frolicking, and catching the last golden light—it’s moments like this that make the long days on the road so worth it. Living it.Weiterlesen