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October 29th 2009
Published: November 1st 2009
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WESTWARD HO! We did this clever thing, not completely by accident, as we knew that northern hot-spots like Katherine, Kununurra and Broome turn hellish in the dry season - camping grounds chocker, shops overwhelmed, people turned away etc, as half of NSW, WA and most of Victoria flee their home states at the first signs of winter. The plan was to stay in Darwin till late in the season to avoid... Read Full Entry



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Hilary Falconer
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The Kiwis are off on their next adventure to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! First a tour of Slovenia and Croatia then independant travel around southern Italy and Sicily. Then HIS choice of romantic settings - a road trip round Iceland. And of course no flying Kiwis trip would be complete without a sojourn in England including our favourite city - London.... full info
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Argyle Diamond MineArgyle Diamond Mine
Argyle Diamond Mine
a flight over the mine is the closest I'll get to one!
KununurraKununurra
Kununurra
Campground and restaurant in the foreground by the lake
SunriseSunrise
Sunrise
over Lake Kununurra and the "Sleeping Buddha" rock - the view from our campsite
the start of sunsetthe start of sunset
the start of sunset
the end of sunsetthe end of sunset
the end of sunset
one of many many photos taken during happy hour from our campsite
Parry LagoonsParry Lagoons
Parry Lagoons
between Kununurra and Wyndham - there were over 50 Brolga, crocodiles, jabiru, egrets etc etc
BrolgaBrolga
Brolga
we had never seen them before - then 50!!! Beautiful birds!
5 Rivers lookout5 Rivers lookout
5 Rivers lookout
at Wyndham
The Big CrocThe Big Croc
The Big Croc
at Wyndham
Keep River National ParkKeep River National Park
Keep River National Park
is in NT but close to Kununurra in WA - a sort of mini Bungle Bungles
BoabBoab
Boab
beautiful boab trees are everywhere in the Kimberley
Geikie GorgeGeikie Gorge
Geikie Gorge
near Fitzroy Crossing
An ancient coral reefAn ancient coral reef
An ancient coral reef
eroded by the Fitzroy river over millions of years
Rangers on patrolRangers on patrol
Rangers on patrol
Our private Geikie tourOur private Geikie tour
Our private Geikie tour
with the very friendly rangers
the famous Broome sunsetthe famous Broome sunset
the famous Broome sunset
over Cable Beach
Broome sunsetBroome sunset
Broome sunset
taking dozens of photos is irresistable
5 friends on the beach5 friends on the beach
5 friends on the beach
but the beach is beautiful at any time of day
another sunset!another sunset!
another sunset!
but this one was at Gantheaume Point, at the western end of the beach
Roebuck BayRoebuck Bay
Roebuck Bay
at the Broome bird observatory - lovely coastline, but no birds today!
Cable BeachCable Beach
Cable Beach
still buzzing although it was the end of the season



1st November 2009

wanda
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brilliant!
gorgeous and beautiful Hillary, not in the slightest bored by the gorges- can't believe you and rhys been on the road for a year- sooooooooooooooo jealous and cannot wait to be grey nomadding ourselves. Wanda xxx

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