6 MONTHS ON THE WALLABY

KATHERINE NT TO KUNUNURRA WA

We left Katherine on Wednesday 30 May and drove as far as Timber Creek where we stopped and had a look around.  As we had decided to freecamp that night we stopped at Baines Creek. 

4 vans were already there.  By night-time there were 8 of us.    WA has very strict quarantine regulations - no fruit and vegies allowed into the state unless they are cooked, stewed or cut up.  So I spent a few hours peeling the potatoes and carrots.  I cooked the spuds, cut up the carrots .  The same for the onions.  I stewed the apples and tomatoes.  Also we had honey which we had to give up.  That night was the hottest night so far.  We didn't get much sleep.  All the windows were open but no breeze until about 2.30am. 

The following morning we left around 9.00am.  It was only about 160 klms to Kununurra and when we crossed the border we gained an hour and a half (two hours from Melbourne time).

We are staying at the Ivanhoe Caravan Resort.  A very nice park which is full all the time - as someone leaves, someone else arrives. 

Friday we drove to Wyndham which is north of Kununurra and on the Cambridge Gulf.  On the way we stopped (as did quite a few cars) to see a python which had been run over.  (Arnold wrestling a dead python!!!) 

When we got to Wyndham we went to a crocodile farm which was quite good.

After the Crocodile Farm we stopped in Wyndham to see the giant statues of an aboriginal family.  Whilst there a young aboriginal boy came over and asked if we would like to buy a carved boab nut.  It was very well done so we bought it.

On the way back to Kununurra we stopped at a place called the Grotto.  The track leads to 140 steps down to a lovely waterhole. As bit hairy going down - no handrails.   (If you look closely you can see the steps). As you can see it's a beautiful place and great swimming.

Today, Saturday 2 June was spent going to Paddy's Market.  Not all that big.  I got a couple of books and magazines.  The rest of the day was spent doing the laundry, going to the pool etc.  Tomorrow we plan on going to Lake Argyle.  So until next time, bye bye.