Blogs from Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia, Oceania

The morning sun was heating up early so we set off on the 90 km journey out of Tom Price to Karijini National Park.The western side of the Park is primarily 4WD territory but to the east the roads are mostly sealed so that is where we headed. The Park is famous for its gorges and waterfalls and once we arrived at Dales Gorge we were greeted with A grade views from above. A steep climb down stairs carved into the side of the terrain had us at Fortescue Falls that flowed into a pool below and visitors were already taking advantage of the natural surroundings and taking a dip in nature’s finest. We then set off on a trek down the bottom of the Gorge towards a natural swimming hole. We saw warnings earlier at ... read more

This blog has nothing to do with sight-seeing in Western Australia, instead it is about something really important I learned from an inspirational person I had the pleasure of travelling with, I won't mention the name, but you know who you are... For too long I have been running the same old hampster wheel, doing the same thing over and over, perhaps, it is necessary, because these things included tennis training, going to uni and working... The old saying goes you need an education and a decent jobs to support yourself, makes financial sense... I have done that, climbed the peaks, well half a peak of ITF pro-circuit tennis, made abit of money from that, then graduated from a medical sciences degree, currently studying another degree, got a job, earning good money... still in my early ... read more

19 Barn Hill R & R We’ve only moved about 120km this week as we’ve been seducted by the warm water, the long sandy beaches, the warm breezes, quaint open showers and toilets and dappled shade. Barn Hill Station is a low key camping ground at the edge of a magnificent sandy beach about 120km by road south of Broome. Its owned and run by the local run holders who farm 320,000 acres but only run 8,000 head of cattle. We had our first recommendation to come here in our 4th ever campground in Queensland. Apart from Chris and Lynne’s strong exhortation to visit, of course. As we slowly progressed across northern Australia, the name kept coming up again and again. They were right – it’s fabulous. The car hasn’t moved since we got here five ... read more

After a week of travelling, crossing the Gibson desert, seeing camels, lots of great sunsets and sunrises, expensive petrol (2.80 and 3.20) aboriginal communities, sand storms and lots of interesting country in between we have arrived at Port Hedland. Camping along the way we have enjoyed many nights eating, drinking and watching the stars. The boys even managed an ice-cream cake for my birthdat last Thursday. Carrawine Gorge was lovely and a nice place to sit in water and wash the dust off. Peter here - having a great time & totally unstressed! The country has been tough, dry, barren & bloody empty. I'm putting up with Brickie & the VB's are holding out. Enjoyed following Len Beadell's markers & story I have previously read. He established alot of roads in the outback & was the ... read more