Very interesting on site 2.5hr tour, much better appreciation why quality pearls are expensive.
Sunset, wine, camels & the beach…
Broome
A walk along the beach, late afternoon, having just arrived from overnight rest stop
With hotter temperatures and sunny days we decided to buy a sunscreen (left exactly the same sunscreen at home because we thought we would not need it?)
The Big Lap
According to our Wiki Camps map, we have travelled 50% of the planned route. Total kms travelled 15,500 (car)/ 10,000 (car & caravan). The car has performed very well, with the only issue being bad fuel bought in Busselton. Fortunately we were not stranded (problem 1st presented after major service in Perth) but did need to have the problem throughly investigated and finally rectified at an authorised Jeep service agent (Geraldton).
Believe it or not
Fresh croissants for morning tea baked by Pardoo Station.
Resident amenities goanna
Rare treats
There are ice creams at Pardoo Station shop👍 We also ordered fresh croissants for tomorrow 😊.
Beach excursion
What started out as a back road trip via Pardoo to 80 Mile beach had to be modified when we could not find the final track section onto the highway. So we headed to a beach north of Pardoo Station. With lunch and chairs we enjoyed watching the fishing. Our departure was not so smooth… this was not a training exercise 😮
Pardoo Station
Only 500kms to travel from Karijini NP to Pardoo, but such a change in scenery & climate. Blue skies, day temperatures above 30° + ocean views.
Pardoo Station is situated in the heart of Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Located approximately 160 kilometres east of Port Hedland, Pardoo Station’s remote setting is a mecca for anglers, birdwatchers and those wanting a place to simply escape from everyday life. The caravan park (photo below) is nestled amongst trees and has grass! Swimming is definitely not recommended eg sharks and very shallow water for 100+ metres to get to waste depth.
Fuel security
On route to Pardoo I was confronted with a new travel experience
