Karijini National Park

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September 28th 2005

Published: December 2nd 2005

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Debz

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In convoy, we headed to Karijini National Park, after stocking up on food, checking tyre pressure etc!

We tried to drive the bumpier route for a little while, but as Sian and Hayden took it the their (4X4) stride, little miss Tessie wasn't enjoying herself one bit. So we turned back, took the road route and met the 4X4ers at the Visior's Centre, where we paid for 2 nights in the 'campsite' ($5 per night per person). The so-called campsite was simply a piece of bumpy red ground, which I was glad not to be camping on! Oh and there was a bush loo (tin can with a hole in the ground)!

What with the most annoying flies, we were all glad to head off to the gorges for a refreshing swim. We spent 2 days here, using the gorges as our daily wash! The views from above were breath-taking, the walks were good exercise, and the pools were clear and cool. With the exception of the flies and lack of ammenities, Karijini was lovely!

On 20th September, Joe and I had one last dip while Anna packed up her tent, then we drove on to Port Hedland.

Coach load!

Luckily they left us in peace soon after we arrived!

Hayden and Sian spent a couple more days in Karijini, exploring places that poor Tessie couldn't get to!

After a night in South Hedland, we started our journey towards Broome!

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