Sunday 13.06.10 – Out of camp by 10am (a record) . Stopped for lunch at the entrance to Gregory National Park. Drove onto Timber Creek, well one of the worst caravan parks, dust dust and more dust to top it off no Foxtel, huge trees. We did have a highlight they feed the freshwater crocs at 5pm at the back fence. John had a go at feeding them and said it was fantastic.

Monday 14.06.10 – Decided not to stay and do the cruise, not much to do here. First stop was the Bradshaw B ridge at big bridge across the Victoria River which has been built by the Military, we went croc hunting as we walked along this bridge. Next stop morning tea where we meet a lovely couple from Swan Hill, country folk. Final check that we had no nasties for the quarantine officers. Finally hit the WA/NT border and no problems, they check your car and van. We drove to Lake Argyle, just the most beautiful place. After help from Rocky to settle us in, we decided to do the Ord River Walk, which takes you up a mountain and then you overlook the Ord River, Dam Wall and Lake Argyle. Stunning!!! We then went for a drive to some lookouts and down into the Ord River which John did some fishing, until a croc (freshie) decided he wanted to get in on the act. Cruised straight over to where John was fishing, as he walked away the croc followed it was really scary, we have since been told they are only after your bait. So still no barra caught!!


Tuesday 15.06.10 – Up early as the sun comes up around 6am. We are camped next to Sue and Noel who we meet at Timber Creek, so they joined us for the Homestead Walk. This was a 2.5km walk through the bush but the views were fantastic. We visited the Durack Homestead. John and I continued on the Bluff Walk, this was a great, it took us around the mountain to the bluff and once again the views were unbelievable. In all we were out walking for about 3 hours. A quick rest and lunch before we went on the Sunset Cruise. This was fantastic, the lake is 40km by 70 km and 36 times the volume of water of Sydney Harbour – all manmade. Lots of pics, we saw Rock Wallabies, crocs, fish, birds and a beautiful sunset. One gentleman actually went swimming in the lake as we waited for the sun to set. All in all we had a great day.


Wednesday 16.06.10 – Rob told us of some hidden Rock Art and a fishing spot in the Spillway. Off we set on yet another adventure. We found the Rock Art on the left 9.5km up the road. It was very clear as it was in a cave. We then went across the road and took the 4WD track to the spillway, no- one in cooee. We climbed over the rocks and down towards the pools, so clear you could see the fish swimming around. Once again John tried his luck, they just swam past his bait. After a couple of hours he gave up once again. There were lots of birds here and it was very peaceful. We then decided to try our luck once again at the boat ramp. The evening was at the Camp pub to watch the State of Origin – well done 5 in a row.

Thursday 17.06.10 – Left beautiful Lake Argyle behind us. We gave John and Judy a call and decided we would join them at Hidden Valley Caravan Park. We are in the back lots and it is very grassy and we have a nice shady spot. John has his foxtel (very important). Looks like we will be here for about a week. After settling in we went off to do some much needed shopping as we were out of most stuff. A few drinks with our neighbours to end the day.
Friday 18.06.10 – Visited the Hoochery Distillery and went on a very informative tour. This is a private company and is run by family and a couple of employees. Very basic operation. We had some tastings and in all spent a couple of hours there. Down the road was the Sandlewood Outlet a completely different operation, run by a huge company and everything was modern and up to date technology. They have planted lots of Indian Sandlewood but have to wait 12 years for the trees to mature before they can harvest. Once again the experience was informative and interesting. Our next stop was Ivanhoe Crossing, as you will see in the pictures quite a long crossing with alot of fast running water. We took a picture of a pelican resting on a rock enjoying the water sprays.

Saturday 19.06.10 – As the boys had plans for the TAB, Judy and I decided it was a girls day. We went to the local markets, then visited the Argyle Diamond Shop and yes I bought myself two very very very small champagne Argyle diamonds, they are being set into the side of my engagement ring. Very very exciting moment. Judy is doing the same thing. We then went to the Zebra Gallery and I purchased some Zebra rock, unique to the Kimberleys. We then shared a fantastic lunch to top off the day. On the way home we collected some Boad pods from the Boad tree, these tree seem to be a very important part of the Kimberleys. To complete the afternoon we walked through the Mirma National Park.

Sunday 20.06.10 – John and I spent the day driving around Kununarra . we visited Celebrity Park, this where people from all walks have planted trees. We visited the Diversion Dam, Swim & Ski beach, golf club and a couple of galleries. We finished the day with a Mango Smoothie from the Salad Bowl – yummy. We also had hot scones with John and Judy who are also from Brisbane and we keep meeting up with them which is really nice.