We spent two nights in Exmouth before heading off to Karijini National Park. We went fishing to Pebble Beach where Helen caught two fish - a Queenie and a Skippy. Pretty good!
On our way to Karijini we stayed at a rest area at House Creek overnight. There was only one other van when we arrived, but by sunset there were three vans and two campers. We had a big campfire.
In Tom Price we did a tour of the Rio Tinto iron ore mine. We were lucky enough to see an explosion right in front of the viewing platform.
Brian beside a 250 tonne haulpak.
From Tom Price we drove to Hamersley Gorge which is in Karijini National Park. It was beautiful with a lovely pool and cascading water falls.
Brian and Helen at Hamersley Gorge
The following day we drove from Tom Price to Dales Campground in Karijini. This is our camp site.
The next day we did a hike to Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool where we had a swim. The water was icy but very refreshing. The water out of the waterfall was quite warm, but then you had to swim back to the other side through the icy water.Fern Pool
Fortescue Falls in Dales Gorge
There were several dingoes prowling around the campsite in the evening and morning. This one seemed to pose for the photo!
We did the entire hike through Dales Gorge which took about 4 hours. Not too difficult, but a bit slippery in places. Quite a steep ascent at the end from Circular Pool.
Circular Pool in Dales Gorge
Reflections in Dales Gorge
A Magnum reward at the end of the day's hiking!
From Karijini we drove to Porth Hedland for two nights to stock up on food, recharge our battery and water. We are heading off tomorrow to Cape Keraudren for a few nights, just on the coast from Pardoo Roadhouse. Then we will head up to 80 mile beach for a week or two (or as long as our supplies last).
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