Dampier Peninsula - Willare & Gumbanan

Returning from the Gibb River, all dusty, coughing and tired, we pulled in to Willare Roadhouse in the dark, crossing all fingers that they can have us for a night or two. We were lucky! We parked in front of some workers’ donga and took a good dust break, cleaning, doing laundry and returning some phone calls. The girls watched their series all day and enjoyed being left alone.

Kaine and Mon were already exploring the Kimberley coast and we decided to join them at Gimbanan bush retreat for 2 nights. Finally - we got to see the sea again! This part of the Dampier peninsula is all owned by aboriginal communities, including the camp we stayed at, and the whole coastal area is unspoilt and beautiful. Andy enjoyed some fishing in a few different spots and he cooked up a world class Bush Chook stew (using Emu Export beer for the extra flavour), which we all enjoyed for dinner.Read more