Since leaving Kununurra we had our first overnight stop at what is commonly known as a “free camp” a road side stop some of which have facilities including water, toilets and fire place. This one at Mary Pool is on the side of a river, so lots of trees plus 3 long drop toilets for about 100 caravans but many vans now have their own toilets and showers on board and a power supply. (photo of 3 A'vans at Mary Pool). Free camps are very popular with retirees on a limited budget and we will be happy to give them a try now and then.
We spent 2 nights at Fitzroy Crossing - good to be able to have a shower - the area regularly floods and the ablution block in the camping ground is built up high to allow for the rising waters! We took the boat cruise down the Fitzroy River which runs through Geikie Gorge in the national park owned by the local Bunaba people who call the gorge Darngku.
The jagged limestone peaks are actually the top of ancient reef that formed in the Devonian Period prior to the evolution of mammals and reptiles - pretty old rocks!
Looks beautiful. And warm. The thermometer in my office currently reads 9 degrees, so enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHello Flinders Photos, you are new to me but look vaguely familiar - is it something to do with a liking for duck?
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