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From Katherine we headed towards Kununurra via the Victoria Highway. Stopped at the Victoria River Roadhouse for lunch and had a very interesting chat with an older aboriginal man, Bill Harney, who, along with his family, owns a large (1million acres) cattle station nearby and also does tours of the property showing some of the indigenous culture. He invited us to go and camp at the station but he was going into Katherine for a couple of days and we needed to keep moving. Shame that we couldn't take him up on the offer. After a brief stop to check out the old Victoria River Crossing (apparently another icon for 4wdrivers) we continued on to Big Horse Campground where we stayed for the night.
Another day of travelling saw us to Keep River National Park, just shy of the WA Border. We knew that we couldn't take fresh produce across the border so we had an early stop and I proceeded to cook up everything to freeze. Had a pleasant night chatting to some fellow campers and early next morning did a short walk from the camp before packing up and heading into WA.
On arriving at Kununurra, we booked in at Hidden Valley Caravan Park. Needed to catch up on washing etc and John was waiting for a script to be sent from home. Met our neighbours and ended up going for a drive with them to find a 'giant' Boab tree that they had been told about. Had a fun afternoon, got lost (a little bit) but found the tree which measured 40feet around (in the old language). We then had a very pleasant afternoon tea by the river before heading back to the vans for 'Happy Hour'.
Next day we headed about 75kms further north to have a look at Wyndham. Sadly, like many other rural based towns it is in decline, apart from being the loading point for some iron ore which is mined nearby. We checked out the local museum and wharf area as well as a terrific lookout which takes in the estuary where five rivers flow out to the sea. Quite spectacular.
A cruise on Lake Argyle was next on our agenda. We had elected to make our own way out to the lake so that we weren't running to anyone else's timetable. What a great day. We were given a comprehensive look at the lake and told all about its construction etc, then a lunch stop and swim before heading back to the jetty. We went and had a look around the resort/campground, very crowded but a lovely spot. On the drive back to Kununurra we stopped in at the old original Durack Homestead which had been dismantled, stone by stone, before the Lake was flooded and rebuilt on high ground. It is now a museum displaying relics of life in the late 1800's, which was not for the faint-hearted.
Still no script for John so we packed up and headed out to ElQuestro for a few days, we will go back to Kununurra after that and hopefully get the mail and stock up on supplies prior to heading west via Hall's Creek and Fitzroy Crossing...
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Jeff Sinclair Sounds like you're enjoying yourselves. Keep well and travel safe. Love to both, Jeff
Sue Sutton Thanks Bro, so far so good, very tiring having a good time !!! Will talk soon. Luv back to you, S&J
Sandra Clews Hi Sue, I love reading your blog. It sounds like all is going well. I sent you some photos of Katarina's party last week. Talk soon. Take Care Lots of Love Sam & Kev oxoxox