Day 22 - Saddle Creek to Lake Argyle (including the famous Zebra Rock Mine)

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Because we had missed out on on the Victoria River cruise (and as a consequence travelled further), our destination (Kununurra and Lake Argyle) was a lot closer.

We had some spare time up our sleeve and so when we saw the Zebra Rock Mine sign, the decision was easy.

I had heard about this particular rock (and it turns out that this is the only operating Zebra Rock mine in the world!) so we felt quite privileged to be able to tour.

We were greeted by Ruth and her very cute daughter Opal. Ruth and her husband Kim Duncan operate the Zebra Rock Mine and have built this business from nothing in six years. A truly remarkable achievement! Ruth is very knowlegeable and I have a guided tour of the different rocks that they have on display while Georgi and Opal strike up a friendship. We spend a couple of hours here and we felt sorry to leave. Maybe we will be back again. Look for the new facebook page that Ruth has under development.

We thought we had given Ruth all of our fresh fruit and veg but Quarantine manage to find more! No photos please!

We drive into Kununurra and eventually find Jake's place and Georgi gets to see the Troopy for the first time.

It's still very hot and so we head off to the Lake Argyle Resort to sit in their Infinity Pool and stay a night.

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Photos

Zebra Rock Mine
In NT just before the quarantine station on the border (if you are heading west)

Opening the gate....
Another co-driver task. Shame there is no front door for the co-driver.

Polished tables at the Zebra Rock Cafe
You can visit and have a huge serving of fish n chips for not much $. Alternatively, you may wish to purchase a unique dining or outdoor table (from a bit more $)

Georgi sitting at her favourite table
Just lucky that the Coaster boot is small (and full)

Zebra Rock Lookout
You can just see Lake Argyle from here. The Lake "encroaches" onver the NT border when it is at full capacity

The Infinity Pool at Lake Argyle Resort
Wish you were here Jo!
Another Kimberley Honeymoon icon ticked off

Comments

[Denise]

Hello
Looks like an amazing trip Len... and lots of memorable experiences. Hope you are enjoying married life, would love to meet Georgie sometime. Jon and I head off next year around Aus we have just bought our caravan, safe travels I love looking at your blogs, Cheers Denise

[LennyGeorgi]

The Big Lap
Denise, We expect to be back in November so we should try and catch up before you and Jon head off - cheers Lenny