Author Archives: fiona

Enjoyed the tour so much thought we should stay at least an extra day and try to see some of the other gorge attractions. Bit achy after yesterday though so thought taking it easy would be the way to go! … Continue reading →

If you come to Karajini, I cannot recommend this more highly as a “must do” experience. A combination tour was on offer, which was a combo of the Knox Slides Tour and the Journey to the Centre of the Earth … Continue reading →

Up early again (seems to be impossible to sleep in with the rising rapidly of a morning) and ready to go by 9am with a quick trip in to town to replenish a few grocery items. Temperatures climbed up to … Continue reading →

Tour of largest open cut iron ore mine in the world – BHP Billiton Mt Whaleback operation. Fortunately most of the time we were in an air conditioned bus. Just as well, as temperatures are hitting mid-30s plus now. The … Continue reading →

Horrible night in Meekatharra with road trains thundering past, fumes, noisy locals! Very little sleep and woke up at just before 6 am to the bright sunshine through the window. Very pleased to pull out of there at 8am and … Continue reading →

Onwards to Mt Magnet for the mobile hit and a bit of off roading on their Tourist Trail. Takes you round the mining areas, up to a lookout over the town, then on to vthe remnants of various little abandoned … Continue reading →

Up early and out before 8am to shop and get someone to hopefully look at air con options. Got new belt that fitted properly (authentic Toyota belt – only $53 compared with $12 for the one we got in Narambeen … Continue reading →

Usual late start but eventually got on the bike and rode down to the Visitor Information Centre. Figured if we were going to be there a couple nights it would be worth finding out where the elusive wildflowers were to … Continue reading →

On towards Merredin. Stopped in Narambeen for hopefully a replacement belt for the air con (realising at 11.15 that it was Saturday and most places likely to close at midday!). Got something that was a bit longer and Chris fitted … Continue reading →

Have always wanted to see Wave Rock, ever since it featured as part of the promo for the iconic Leyland Brothers TV series of my childhood, so aimed to stop off in Hyden for this purpose. Got to see Wave … Continue reading →