Travel day toward the Gibbs River. About 200kms, and staying just outside Derby, where we are gonna top up fuel. We stopped to see the Boab Prison tree, which had quite a large cavity/hollow in it which was used to keep prisoners in. Also some other history here around some […]
20230811 travel back to Broome
Stop back at Roebuck Roadhouse for the night. Setup caravan then headed into Broome to stock up before heading through toward the Gibbs. Unlikely we will venture through it but still a small possibility. Talked to a grader at dinner who happened to be in the pub, says it’s as […]
20230811 Lullumb
Went on a tour/cultural experience today with one member of a local tribe today. His name was Bolo. He took us to his tribe area which is situated on the east of the peninsula. He explained that there are about 5 tribes here which make up the mob. Went through […]
20230809 Djarindjin
Drove into Lombadina community to drive to the beach at low tide. This beach region is almost untouched relatively. Locals are friendly and welcoming. Paid entry and got some fresh bread which was fortunate cause our bread was moldy. Tires down to 20psi. Drive through dunes. Enjoyed the quiet with […]
20230808 travel day Dampier Peninsula
Traveling back down the peninsula a bit. Was a nice stay here. We checked out the fish trap which was pretty cool. Essentially rocks placed in a way so that as the tide drops, fish get stuck. Had a couple of birds talking a bath in our bucket. One of […]
20230807 Gumbana
Another day trying some fishing at the flats. Not as much luck today. Could see heaps of fish just nothing interested in our lures today. Drove to a little community, one arm point (Ardyaloon) and had a little tour. Lady showed us the fish they keep and a few shells […]
20230806 Dampier Peninsula
We drove up here yesterday. Staying at as spot just past Cygnet Bay called Gumbana wilderness. Dirty and hot. Not many luxuries and a short 1.5 kms of rough unsealed road for the caravan. However got a nice little spot. Today was a fun filled day. I went out in […]
20230804 Broome day something
Hot enough for a cold swim in a cool pool probably one of the best pools we’ve swam in. Maybe it’s the heat. headed over to the museum. Went to the town beach again with the kids while Kylie did some shopping. Ants all through the caravan But still a […]
20230803 Broome day 2
Few things to do today. Car had a quick oil and filters done. Kids had a few early swims then did their school work for the day. Headed into town, Kylie went to the visitor center to work out our travel plans. We are still no closer to knowing which […]