Karijini 2020 Trip - WA at it's "Gorgeous" best

Well, I will start by saying that no photo or video can do this part of the Pilbara justice. It just can't. When you physically stand in these gorges the sense of awe is palpable, and leaves you with no doubt about the immense power behind it's creation.

Wow! We made it to the famed Pilbara. Betty the faithful Trailblazer looks on...

A (very) common sight up North; 4-Trailer Road Trains. Not so bad on the tarmac, but man can they be daunting when they approach at 80km/h on a dusty outback road (which is also very common). My advice; just pull over and let it pass.

Sadly, this is something else you will see North of Cue/Mt Magnet. Lots of Wedge Tail eagles killed while eating dead Roo's (or similar) on the road.

..and this was a small, juvenile bird...

A large dump truck parked at the Southern entrance to Newman. Very impressive!

 

Joffre Falls

Knox Gorge

Joffre Gorge Lookout

Handrail Pool

White Hill break-away (Fri & Sat) - 15 Nov 2019

Recently we've been trying to get some "short & sharp" camping trips in on Friday's, right after work. We've now been able to do this for three consecutive weekends, and with White Hill and Preston beaches close to home, it has been well worth doing. Fishing has been poor (tides & wind), but it is still great to just be out and away from the rush & noise of civilisation. More trips to come, no doubt about it.

Coordinates: -32.70632, 115.61433

5:15 am and on the beach with a calm, still ocean. Heaven.

Looking West, out to sea.

We stopped just behind the shore dunes, to stop
some of the evening breeze the night before.

Beautiful, local flora on the dunes.

Looking South toward some other anglers....

...and North towards Mandurah.

Australia Day - On the water with Skieps, Elize x 2, Nicky and Ka

Quick photo snapped with the Spark (with two police boats barreling down on us!). Luckily they just shot straight past us. I was worried the drone was in some sort of no-fly-zone due to the fireworks set for later that evening.