Welcome to this weeks edition of Waterfall Wednesday and Hump Day Huts. Today we thought we would take our inspiration from the beautiful and stunning Pilbara Region of Western Australia, our favourite region in the west. A gem of this unique area is what has to be our all time favourite destination in the country, Karijini National... Continue Reading →
After our day on Rottnest Island we had a couple more nights in the city of Perth even enjoying a local production of the popular musical Cats on our final night here. With our time in the west coming to a close we pointed the trusty hilux east for the long journey home. Note to... Continue Reading →
Basing ourselves in Carnarvon for a couple nights we decided to explore north up the coast visiting Quobba Blowholes and Quobba Point before venturing further north along an outstanding coastal drive, albeit rough in places to Quobba Station and Red Cliffs. Although the famous blowholes were not "blowing" for us this turned out to be... Continue Reading →
Back on the road we ventured south east along the increasingly busy Northern Highway pulling into the picturesque Opthalmia Dam located off the road to Marble Bar for a barbecue lunch. A top bird watching spot we only wished we had more time to spend here and tick a few more off the list but... Continue Reading →
Having explored the Pilbara coast it was time to head inland and see what the interior of the Pilbara had to offer. To say we were impressed would be an understatement. If the Pilbara in Western Australia isn't on your radar or bucket list then it should be. After leaving Port Hedland and the coast... Continue Reading →
Arriving in the big smoke of Perth after almost two weeks on the road it was time to indulge a bit staying at the Mercure Hotel in the city. Here for only a few days we hit the ground running to check out some of the local sights, although we would be returning to Perth... Continue Reading →
Welcome to this first of a multi part Time to Reminisce, our Pilbara Adventure from a few years back. Often overlooked as a stand alone destination in contrast to the more popular Kimberley region the Pilbara offers far more than appears at first glance. So jump on board the trusty Hilux as we explore some of... Continue Reading →
Before reluctantly leaving this very special part of the country there were a couple surprises in store for our lucky group of travelers. We had been provided very special access into the homelands of its traditional owners. We would be able to gain an insight into the traditional ways of life from hunting and gathering... Continue Reading →
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