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Dampier to Millstream

July 26th 2014
First of all I must tell you about the Sherlock River. On our way into Karratha and Dampier we crossed over the Sherlock River bridge. There was water on both sides as far as the eye could see and masses of black swans swimming about. Of course we were moving too fast, there was nowhere to pull over and we had a prime mover with three trailers up our rear. Missed that photo opportunity. Also ou ... read more
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Australian Flag Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more
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26th July 2014

Millstream
Last time we were there we were shocked at the bad state of everything there, especially the homestead precinct. Of the two campsites then, one was full of noisy generators and accompanying unsociable behaviour. Python Pool was its lovely self, surrounded by rubbish, including used disposable nappies, making mounds around the "Take your rubbish home" signs. Appalling. Glad from your account that it is better now. I remember fondly my original visit when it was still a homestead and you could get beer from a servers at the homestead. Very welcome in the heat!
26th July 2014

Millstream
The place is spotless now Shirley, the campground is for generators, but the sites are well spaced out and these days the gen sets are quiet. The loos were a bit wiffy at the campsite but elsewhere in the park they were just fine, it was the week after school holidays! No rubbish anywhere and those places where you parked close to the waterways have been moved back and everything regenerated. Python pool lovely.

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