Kununurra

Short drive to Kununurra so arrived just before 10am, so kids had quick run in park whilst we waited for the site to be available.

Sunset at campsite
Sunrise

In the afternoon we went out to see the Ord River irrigation areas, all gravity irrigation and large fields of sweet corn, melons and surprisingly sandalwood trees which make up 70 percent of land and we were told each tree of about 15years is worth $80,000. Sounds like I need to plant some at home.

Also went over the Ivanhoe Crossing which used to be the only road to Wyndam. Fun driving the cruiser over in the water.

Ivanhoe Crossing
Some guys crossing on foot
Bit of pond weed on the axles

Finished afternoon with a trip to Hoochery, a rum distillery for afternoon tea. Unfortunately tv in campsite so kids always there.

Next morning Vivienne decided to wake at 4.50am. We then went on a 2 hours flight over Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle, which was really interesting. We drive down to have a closer look at the Bungle Bungles tomorrow.

Lake Argyle
Ord River
Lake Argyle
Bungle Bungles (more pictures once downloaded)
Argyle diamond mine
Lake Argyle in distance

Afternoon spent stocking up for the 2 weeks on the Gibb. Really good wildlife at campsite.

Toothless crocodile comes to caravan park for a feed every day at 4pm; called Gummy
Beautiful stork
Lake Kununurra
Egret
Tawny Frogmouth. Really well camouflaged.

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