Slept better but still somewhat fragile - but on the improve. We returned to Kununurra & booked in for a further 3 nights before tackling the Gibb River Road. Aside from a couple of minor mishaps which I need not dwell on, our time here has been most pleasant. Have checked out most of the local points of interest - springs, waterfalls etc. Steve has checked out the rum business - in fact he may still be there! Tomorrow we depart for Derby via the Gibb with d...

The drive to the Bungles from Kununurra was about 300km with the last 53km expected to be challenging. The track into the Bungles was in good condition & the water crossings had a firm bottom - but care was required. After registering etc at the Visitor Centre we set up camp in the northern campground (Kurrajong) & planned our activities for the morrow. Early to bed (no fire) means early to rise - about 6am so an early start was made. First we walked to...

Next 2 days were spent taking it easy. Plenty of dips in the pool. I changed cp's 'cos $35 a night was a touch steep. Unfortunately a new problem has arisen. Unable to zip up the cover on the camper. Bought tie-downs to tide me over. Last day in Kununurra before heading into the Bungles we visited Wyndham listed as the 'Top Town in the West'. Not much there but they did have a cafe called the Tin or maybe Rusty Shed. Whilst it is indeed a tin shed it has loads of...

Back on the Stuart Highway with a speed limit of 130. I was told that the deaths on the track have tripled since its introduction - drivers simply fall asleep at the wheel! We are keen, having decided against the Tanami, to do the Buchanan. No wimping out in this convoy! I swagged it at Dunmarra but Steve & Yvonne went on to Daly Waters to sample the wares of this iconic pub. The plan was to meet next morning at the Buchanan turnoff. Which we did but I was ...