Visited Tunnel Creek Cave which was made famous by Jandamara an aboriginal freedom fighter who had hidden there and was later shot by police at the entry. Prepared with head torches and togs we entered the dark cave. Because this year the wet season was just that very wet the water level was sometimes up to Liam's neck and a little chilly. Freshwater crocs are known to be found in the pools along with an olive python who lives on one of the ledges and lots of ...

After a lot of discussion we decided to say goodbye to the Gibb for now and take the sealed road to Purnululu National Park instead. We had planned to go up and back but felt we hadn't missed too much and would enter Windjana from Tunnel Creek instead. Turned off the dirt and hit the Great Northern, sheer bliss but not for long as the 53km track into The Bungle Bungles took 2 hours. No corrugation but lots of dips and blind corners and muddy crossings. We ...

Crossed the infamous Pentecost river with jabirus in the distance into El Questro Wilderness Park. Spent the next 3 days camped on the river bank exploring Amalia Gorge, Zebedee Springs, Emma Gorge and El Questro Gorge. Hard to pick a favourite as all have something special about them. Emma Gorge is small but has such sheer walls and is icy cold. The springs are a little tropical oasis and we arrived early to try and miss the crowds. Cute boardwalk in with tr...

Home Valley was our next planned stop only 300 odd kilometers away but would be a full day of driving. Made it to Ellenbrae Station, a lush green garden full of tiny little finches for scones with fresh cream and jam. Planned to get to Home Valley by 4.30 in time to set up and have dinner before it got too dark. Road started to get a little rough but taking it nice and easy before the back tyre blew. No problem only 30 km to go and once we found the jack and ...

Topped up at the Imintji Store with fuel and bought some fresh produce, a loaf of frozen bread for $4.50, 5 apples at $1.50 each and piping hot chocolate chip muffins. Set up camp at Mt Barnett Roadhouse and an afternoon walk into Manning Gorge. Starts from the camping ground and you swim across the river floating your valuables in polystyrene boxes. The path is marked by glittering silver plastic strips hanging from the trees and winds up rocky sandstone out...