Author Archives: Marg

Today we drove out to Rocky Pool, another permanent waterhole of the Gascoyne River – seen on our inland trips. There were many people camped out there, although there isn’t a toilet or anything. Quite a lot of day visitors … Continue reading →

[Photos of Bullara’s accommodation, and the donkey we had to light for hot water] We had plans to head for Coral Bay, but everything is booked up. We called in for a look and it’s a bit like Lakes Entrance … Continue reading →

This family of emus came meanering through the c’van park at Exmouth and the other photo was where I posted the last blog! We met Jean and Norm who caught a 21lb Blue Bone – their record catch in 24 … Continue reading →

It is our third day in Exmouth and I’m sitting under a shelter, in a park in town, publishing this, and the previous two blogs, with an inverter coming from the car. Russ has been shopping and is walking around … Continue reading →

This is Wickham’s Grevillea We were up and about early today. Last night was freezing (must have been zero or less) and this morning, slightly warmer (two degrees). It is so cold at night that, as soon as the sun … Continue reading →

We might have had a bad day on our way here, but all I can say is it was worth the worry, cost of repairs and three days in Tom Price. After getting my hair cut at 9:30am, (Tom Price … Continue reading →

I’m writing this on our third day here. We are feeling more settled and have recovered from our ordeal. Russ has organised all the repairs, bought a new tyre and has replaced the faulty spare. Tom Price is an Iron … Continue reading →

I realized in my last blog that I didn’t include many photos of Mt Augustus. Here are a few, but they don’t show the enormity of it. There is also the view from our camp site. Easy pack up today, … Continue reading →

Another Day at Kennedy Ranges. MM exhausted after the walk, pinched Parp’s chair, but after being disturbed, went straight to their swag for a kip! They’ve found this place pretty heavy going, and even Yell Man has mellowed a bit. … Continue reading →

Left Kalbarri for our mid-west adventure to Kennedy Ranges National Park. Tonight’s destination is Gascoyne Junction, almost 500kms. Vegetation north of Kalbarri is very lush, with taller trees and a carpet of pin, vibrant and white flowers in patches, grasses … Continue reading →