Broome and beyond.

We set up camp in Broome for a few days to fill up the pantry and just veg out.  It is a great spot to watch time slip away.  The kids have been asking for a ride on a camel since they spotted them at Alice Springs, only to be told to hold out until they get to Broome.   The wait nearly killed them.

Seth and Bron were the first to saddle up.

And they're off and racing.

The kids loved the pace of things while on the back of a camel.

I asked about driving on Cable beach to watch the sunset at the information centre and was disappointed to hear it is no longer an option.  Later that day we were wandering around the town and stumbled upon the access to the beach at Gantheaume Point.  

This must be the place to be at sunset judging by the dozens of cars parked to watch the sun go down.

Not a bad view to go with the drinks and nibbles.

Another awesome sunset over the point.

I had to have a crack at the Broome sunset pic.

After Broome we made our way East towards Derby where we pulled in to have a look at the Boab Prison tree.

From here we swung onto the start of the Gibb River Road.  I have been keen to drive this bit of dirt for  a long time, but after hearing a few horror stories about the condition of the road this late in the season we decided to cheat a little.  We decided to skip the middle section of the Gibb and do it the next time we're up this way and take our time.

The new plan was to head to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek for a look before jumping back on the bitumen.  The gorge is beautiful if not very croccy.  We couldn't get over how many freshies were here.

Cool rock formations.

A great spot for a walk.

Smile.

The next day we headed a little further down the track to Tunnel Creek.  The kids were a little apprehensive about walking in a creek that goes through a hill in the dark after seeing so many crocs the day before.  I'm happy to report we only spotted one croc in the dark that kept his distance.

One the way into the darkness.

There are some nice cave formations along the way.

This cave had bats just like every other one.

About halfway the light gets in where the roof had collapsed.

After wandering around in the dark for an hour or so we jumped back in the Prado and made our way to Purnululu National park.

                                      

I love the light out here at twilight.

Some of the domes in Purnululu NP (formally known as the Bungle Bungles.)

Things are starting to warm up out here.

Cathedral Gorge.

The walk into Echidna Chasm.

I wasn't expecting much after seeing Standley Chasm in the West Macs, but this one is huge.  It seems to go on forever and is eerily dark in the middle of the day.

More to come.....