Tired, yep tired, but we had saved up some final exploring energy to enjoy the Kimberley's.
Gibb River road heading west from Kununurra (the sealed section obviously) on our way to El Questro Station |
The famous El Questro Station |
All those lucky people taking a helicopter ride to view the rugged beauty of El Questro Station from above |
Baby Boab Trees - El Questro Station, Durack, WA |
They warned Damien that it's just not possible to try every run they make and walk out sober, but would he listen??? |
Lily Creek Lagoon as seen from the back of the Kimberleyland Holiday Park where we were staying - Kununurra, WA |
Another must see is the sunset from the Kelly's Knob lookout. Great views over Kununurra, and good chance to sneak in a family portrait too - Kelly's Knob, Kununurra, WA |
The first road sign we have seen, since we have started, with distances for Port Hedland. Still 1,543kms to go.....!!!! - On the road to Bungle Bungles, WA |
Quick selfie with Cooper at the Bungle Bungles lookout. That is the the Bungle Bungles ranges directly behind us! |
Beautiful Kimberley Sunrise - Bungle Bungle Camping Ground, WA |
Back on the road again after a short look around Halls Creek, we arrived early afternoon for an overnight stay in Fitzroy Crossing. Pictured above is the Fitzroy River that the town is named for. |
Blaire finding entertainment to pass the long days in the car away - On the road to Fitzroy Crossing, WA |
Both in Wyndham and Derby, old hollow Boab trees were once used as rest points and temporary prisons for the prisoners being transferred to the town for sentencing - Derby Prison Boab, Derby, WA |
Once inside, this is the view of the tunnel as it disappear into the darkness. Torches in hand we made our way into the darkness behind us - Tunnel Creek National Park, WA |
Exactly halfway along the tunnel the roof above has collapsed at some point creating light, and a spectacular view to the sky above - Tunnel Creek National Park, WA |
Turning around to head back in, this is the 180' view of the photos above - Tunnel Creek National Park, WA |
Ruins of the Lillimooloora Police Station - On the road between Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge, WA |
To access Windjana Gorge you have to navigate your way through a narrow opening in the rock face - Windjana Gorge National Park, WA |
Windjana Gorge National Park, WA |
Don't worry, these ones are freshwater crocodiles and will only bite if cornered or provoked - Windjana Gorge National Park, WA |
How many crocodiles do you see??? (There are at least 10 including the 3 on the far bank above our heads!!!) |
Time to leave as the afternoon sun starts to get low - Windjana Gorge, Windjana Gorge National Park, WA |
Dusty roads - On the road back to Derby |
Straight to the jetty on the way back and we just made it in time for a quick sunset photo. A quick scramble down the rocks to get this one - Derby Jetty, WA |
A quick scramble down the rocks, and one step wrong and you end up in the mud at Derby jetty!! |
Blaire being spoiled with mint chic chip icecream (retro alert!!!) and Scotty enjoying a 'Ray Special Mango Dacquiri' - Ray's place, Broome, WA |
The boys (Scotty & Damo) solving the world problems 'BBQ style' - Scotty's Place, Broome, WA |
The afternoon saw us venture on to the other side of the peninsula to Cable Beach. Here Damien and the kids are having fun in the shallow water - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Cooper - The simple act of chasing waves - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Fun with Dad - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Breaking waves - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
The Camel Train - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
6 years of coming to Broome and believe it or not this is our first Camel ride! Glad we were able to share this with the kids, they loved it! - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Camel Ride - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Camel Ride - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Our gorgeous host Scotty and the amazing wonder dog Molly - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
The postcard shot, Red Sun Camel Train - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Damien talking more 'world politics' on the beach with Dave and Scotty - Cable Beach Broome, WA |
Dave and Jodie's Prado! Nice one Dave!!! :D |
"Ahoy there mateys, I be diving for pearl's old-skool style for me mammy". Having fun visiting the - Pearl Luggers, Broome, WA |
The 'Sam Male', a restored former Pearl Lugger now a tourist attraction - Dampier Terrace, Broome, WA |