Blogs from Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia, Oceania - page 2

While we had been touring the Kimberley in the cruiser, our bus had been parked at Jakes (just out of town at Crossing Falls). We knew that it had a flat battery because Jake had been unable to start the bus and run it while we were away. It turned out that we hadn't got the isolator switch correctly set when we left and that's what had caused the problem. We drove out to Jakes and confirmed the bus would not start and then called the RACT (who then got in touch with the RAC in WA who then contacted the Kununurra agent to arrange for a jump start. Of course, it was a little more complicated because the Coaster has two batteries and runs 24 volt electrics. The guy finally turned up after more than ... read more

We woke at 5.30 and looked outside - Bunnings! We had free camped in Broome as it was school holidays and we knew that most places would be full. By the time we got dressed and were ready for breakfast, it was still pretty quiet in Broome. The Saturday Courthouse market sellers were just arriving as we cruised past...and headed to Maccas! Yes they have a healthy muesli breakfast (and reasonable coffee) but there were no photos to incriminate or embarass anyone. We left Broome and arrived in Fitzroy Crossing early in the afternoon. We stayed again at the Motel / Caravan park but the grass was noticably thinner this time. We had a sleep-in on Sunday and left Fitzroy Crossing just before 9am. We decided to turn left from the Motel and we knew that ... read more

This was a day of packing and getting ready.... we visited the supermarket (twice) and went to both of the camping stores in Kununurra. No photos of the preparations.... maybe you should have skipped this one...... read more

We limped back up the highway (making more and more noise and getting funny looks anytime we stopped) and eventually got to Kununurra about lunchtime. Kimberleyland was quite full so we booked in to the Town Caravan Park. This is a small park but, as the name suggests, it is close to the "city" or CBD of Kununurra. Importantly for us, as we might be without a car for a day or so, it was close to Wild Mango cafe and the supermarket! There are a high percentage of permanents at Town Caravan Park and everyone is friendly, particularly Heather and Gary, the resident managers.... read more

Dragged ourselves away from the wonderful Ruth and Opal and all of the lovely people we had met on the cruise. Went to the market in the local park at Kununurra. The Walkers (Ivan and Pam) turned up at Kimberleyland Caravan Park - we had drinks at the Walkers and shared information on recent places visited with a few people. Lazy days again.... read more