Another quiet night pulled up beside a dry river bed, near a bridge,in the Kimberley.
On the road early again and heading toward Wyndham. Had a quick stop down by the old Ord River crossing, before travelling over the new bridge. So much roadwork has been upgraded in the last 10 years. Doesn’t seem as remote now, and of cause so many travellers on the road these days.
Looking on Wiki Camps, to see what was next, I came across a point of interest that said Marlgu Billabong. So that’s a must do. A bit of a trek in, but so worth it. There is a boardwalk and bird viewing hut on the edge of the water, complete with seating.
Also some fish and a big fat salt water crock. It was amazing to watch how close the ducks were going to him, I think he was so full, he couldn’t fit any more in. Police arrived, while we were there and seemed to be interested in him, so I guess he will be moved on before he gets to the viewing area. Just need to be very vigilant in these areas.
I could of sat there all day just watching the birds enjoying the water, but an hour was better than nothing. On the way out we stopped to look at an old telegraph station, not much there now, just a lot of boab trees.
Next stop was a the Grotto. There is 144 steps going down the rockface to a water hole below. Not that good that we felt the need to go down to the bottom.
Chris found this little fellow, and I feel he was more interesting and rather cute.
Wyndham was the next stop, not that there is much there either, however we did find some statues in a park that we hadn’t seen before.
There is a new Jetty out into the Ord River, which has brightened up the place, but other than that the town seems to be dying. Had a bit of fun with the camera, or Chris thought he was being funny.
Before we headed out we stopped at the site where the original township was built, where there is the remains of a stone house.
That night we travelled out to stay in a parking area over the W A / N T border as it was the clostest to Lake Arygle where we hope to get into for a few days. It will be our special to do this trip .