Category Archives: Kimberley

Kimberley 2013 – day 1

Posted on June 23, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

On the road by 4.30am. Chose to take the Burnett Highway so we avoided the endless road works and mining vehicles on the Eastern Maranoa (Warrego Highway). Plenty of water and grassland about. Vegetated landscapes and wildlife are somewhat better … Continue reading →

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Day 33

Posted on July 25, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 33 – Curlew Bay An early morning, we awake to a chorus of birds. We took a stroll onto the mudflats which was worthwhile. The mangroves were taller and more varied than I have seen back home. We found some unusual … Continue reading →

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Day 32

Posted on July 24, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 32 – Broome – James Price Point – Cape Leveque We said fare-well to Annie at Broome Airport who is flying back East via Perth and Margie drove North early this morning back to Kununurra. We will miss our … Continue reading →

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30 day

Posted on July 22, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 30 – Broome While Margie works at the hospital today the rest of us tour the sites. Broome is an interesting town built on Pearling but certainly tourism rules now. There is certainly a contrast in wealth. The museum … Continue reading →

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29 Day – 21st June 2013

Posted on July 21, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 29 – Windjana – Broome Very early start, off before sunrise. The morning light across the savannah always a picturesque show stopper, huge boabs line the road like sentinels. Arrive in Broome in time to make the markets, worth … Continue reading →

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Day 24 – 26

Posted on July 15, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 24 – 26 – Mornington Wilderness Camp Dropped into Galvin Gorge, a small but beautiful gorge. Went for a chilly and refreshing swim, there were plenty of native fish and birds, aboriginal art and a chance to refill water … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – 23

Posted on July 13, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 21 – 23 – Manning Gorge Dropped into Gibb River and had lunch with Margie’s nursing friend Mary-Jane. Made camp at Manning River on Mt Barnnett Station, a wonderful river and waterfall. To get to the falls we have … Continue reading →

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Day 19 & 20

Posted on July 11, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

  Day 19 & 20 – Mitchell Falls to King Edward Falls We head back down the plateau to King Edward Falls we’re we base ourselves for two days. Visit Aboriginal rock art sites and burial site. We enjoy swims … Continue reading →

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Day 17

Posted on July 9, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Day 17 – Mitchelle Falls / Plateau Walked to the Mitchell Falls with Margie. Marg and Annie to take chopper flight down and back the next day. Walked through some beautiful country, love the Savannah and Riparian Rainforest. Stopped at … Continue reading →

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Day 16

Posted on July 8, 2012 by mjsjbaltais

Days 16 – Drysdale Station to Mitchell Falls Slept under an amazing night sky and qwoke up to heavy dew and 7 degrees. Crossed a number of rivers each and oasis and picturesque. Rough doesn’t describe these roads. They look … Continue reading →

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