Karratha is located on the Pilbara coastline. It is another town that has thrived and grown with Australia’s mining boom. Every house in this area seemed to have a 4X4 and boat or caravan in the driveway. Once our little car drama had been resolved, we were keen to check out what else the region… Read More Karratha & Dampier
Having covered around 400kms since we left Tom Price earlier that day we pulled into the caravan park and switched off the engine while we went inside to check in. When we returned to the car it wouldn’t start. We tried several times before calling roadside assistance. The roadside assistance mechanic arrived quickly, turning up in… Read More Things Stall In Karratha
As we exited Karijini National Park we spotted a dingo patrolling along the side of the road. As we stopped to open the window and get a picture he looked at us, sniffed the air and then leisurely turned and carried on his way. We carried on into the Visitor Centre in Tom Price and sat… Read More On The Mine Road
Kalamina Gorge Kalamina Gorge is about halfway between our campsite at Dales Gorge and Weano Gorge, and is probably one of our favourites in the area. We spent a couple of hours of leisurely bushwalking through the gorge and back. Starting with the decent into the gorge we turned left and shortly arrived at a… Read More Karijini National Park – Part 3
Weano Gorge Weano Gorge is about 50kms from Dales Gorge Camp. The luxury Eco Lodge is also located here – although for twice the price of Dale’s camp they can’t even guarantee hot water. Most of the way is on bitumen if entering the park from the highway, but we took the dirt road between… Read More Karijini National Park – Part 2
