Leaving Broome we stayed overnight at Eighty Mile Beach. We missed the sunset and the tide was out the next morning. Beach full of shells, large campground but dodgy amenities. Watched a family of five opposite us make their kids sleep on stretchers under the stars, then all squash into an old Landcruiser troopy. Our kids are living in luxury!
Arriving in Karatha, the kids enjoyed a great water park and a putt putt game in the dark. It was nice to have dinner with Joel's Uncle, Richard Johnson.
From Karatha we had to get a permit and watch a 20min video about how to drive on dirt, to use the Rio Tinto private Road to Karijini NP.
We passed plenty of 2km long iron ore trains and beautiful scenery. This is mining territory. After 6 hours on dirt road (we took the scenic route), we arrived at the campground.
It was nice to get back to the bush, big skys and serenity amongst the heat and flies.
We used our solar shower, you can just see it hanging off a tree - thanks Nat and Derek!
The next day we walked Dales Gorge and had swims at Fortescue Falls and Circular Pool.
We could not walk the million other Gorges in the NP as Mandy injured her knee. The NP had a great education project for kids. After completing a detailed booklet, the Parks Volunteer tested Jack and made him swear an oath to protect the environment. Only then did he get is badge- he is now a very proud Karijini NP Ranger.
Joel put his body on the line, having to fight the bees to fill up the water tank. It was so hot, even the bees were dying for a drink. It obviously put some tourists off as many water containers had been left in hast as they fled. Only a big Aussie bloke could meet the challenge.
Best to come in July/August, just too hot in October. Heading for the cool west coast.
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