Blogs from Derby, Western Australia, Australia, Oceania - page 6

Sadly had to check out of our “luxury” riverside bungalow this morning at El Questro. Took ages to pack up the truck and fit everything back in it again (its like a hard jigsaw puzzle & once you have a system for where everything goes, you need to stick with it, otherwise you will never locate anything again !) Before we left, we decided to do a walk up El Questro gorge which was recommended in both our travel book and by the receptionist at the resort. No-one mentioned though that the Jackaroo Waterhole signposted en route had to be driven through. This turned out to be probably the deepest water crossing yet with the water up to the bullbars and hitting the floor of the truck (we could feel it underneath us). Fortunately it was ... read more

Another day in relative luxury at the bungalows at El Questro with a lie in until 9am !! Yipee. Whilst we were having brekkie, there was a bit of a commotion in the undergrowth just near our bungalow deck, and next thing we had a Mertens water monitor lizard in very close proximity to us. He was cool and even posed for some photos. Spent the day exploring round the station. In the morning we set off for Zebedee Springs, which were thermal natural hot springs which held a constant temperature of around 32 degrees. The creek was beautiful under very tall palms (the same as what we had seen at the Bungle Bungles) and with other lush vegetation nearby. Some tour groups when we got there initially but they eventually left and for 10 mins ... read more

Quick blog for today as its late - just before 11pm - and I've been trying to get all the blog updated since we haven't had any cell phone or internet coverage for 6 days !! Funny old day today... has been overcast all day with no bright sunshine like all other days of the holiday, although still warm (& very humid at Windjana) until early evening in Derby when it has got much coooler (mid 20s). Headed into Windjana Gorge first thing to do the walk alongside the Lennard River that runs through there and do some crocodile spotting. As well as being geologically famous, the gorge is also supposedly one of the best locations in Australia to see freshwater crocodiles. Heading into the gorge we came across a huge wall which clearly showed all ... read more

Day 161 - Derby Well there’s not much planned for today, a bit more washing, a bit more relaxing, a bit more socialising and this afternoon is the NRL finals between Paramatta and Melbourne. Everything will stop in the campground at approximately 2.30pm! Nige came over this morning to show us the photographs he took out on the mud flaps last night, they’re brilliant and really funny. We’ll have a go at doing some more tonight and see if we can get the same mysterious effects! Dar did us boiled eggs for breakfast this morning and made us some beaut little egg cups to serve them in! Delicious and a good way to start the morning! It’s a lovely little spot we’ve got here and it just goes to show that you don’t need to be ... read more

23-9-09 We got up today & had breaky & decided to go & up the street & go & have a look at the Derby Wharf again, as it was low tide . Den went to the bank & then we went to Woolworths & got some bread. From there we went over to the BP garage to see the Boab tree that has entwined itself with a gun tree. Gas was $1.20 per litre so we will run on petrol till we get back to Broome. We then went to the wharf & could not believe how low the tide gets, compared with the high tide. We drove around the Warf & took some pics & then headed for the Derby Take a way café for a coffee. We came back to the van & ... read more