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On our way to Derby, it would seem one of the most prevalent trees is the Boab. The soft bark makes it ideal for carving as do the boat nuts. Today at the information centre we spotted some beautifully crafted nuts. This was supposed to be our overnight stay but unfortunately it's the centre of some roadworks. The book is progressing with the feedback from the Beta Readers adjustments being made. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #adventureprestige #boab #freedomcamping #roadtrain (at Forrest Highway)

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This is the life. Freedom camping by a lake with plentiful bird life, a small croc or two (freshies) relaxing by the fire keeping the bity things at bay. Casserole is in the oven and happy hour drink at hand. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #freedomcamping #adventureprestige #lake #campfire #fire (at Mount Hardman)

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Today's journey took us from Mary Pool to Fitzroy Crossing. An important waterhole for stock back in the day. A quick grocery top up and some lunch before finding out freedom camp for tonight and what a beauty. This little lake is teaming with birdlife. The campsite was created just over nine years ago when the station holders son was killed in an accident that could have been prevented if someone had pulled over for a rest. Other campers have their campfires burning. For those heading east it's their first opportunity to have one coming up the tinder dry west coast. We had a great tail wind reducing fuel consumption to 10 L/100kms. The poor travellers heading east were more than double that, punching into the wind. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #freedomcamping #adventureprestige #lake #birds #egret #lakeellendale #ellendalelake (at Mount Hardman)

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Pretty Mary Pool between Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing is a welcome overnight stay with bins, toilets and dump station along with a resident flock of cockatoos and cattle. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #adventureprestige #freedomcamping (at Mary River Rest Area)

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Staying with the Bungle Bungle for one more shot. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #adventureprestige #bunglebungles (at Bungle Bungles (Purnululu))

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The Bungle Bungle Ranges are the most unusual shaped hills we've seen to date. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #adventureprestige #bunglebungles (at Bungle Bungles (Purnululu))

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The Bungle Bungle was "rediscovered" in 1982 when a doco was made about it. It became a National Park and then gained Heritage Status. There's a meteor crater around it. Our journey took 2 hours to get in (just over 50kms) the road is rough and 4WD only. We took the Bungle Bungle 4WD day tour fto@ the Bungle Bungle Campground on Mable Downs. Mable was the daughter of the first station holder. When they drove their cattle to the station the stockman all abandoned the family do at 10 years old Mable took over the reigns of the wagon and did her stint on guard duty at night. She eventually married Tom Cole (the other one). Our day finished around the campfire and a bushmans meal. A very full day. The highlight was certainly the Cathedral walk. Just amazing. The road in was rough with sharp stones being uncovered. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #adventureprestige #bunglebungle #hiking (at Bungle Bungles (Purnululu))

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The Grotto on the way to Wyndham from Kununurra. Can you see the people at the top heading towards the stairway down for a swim? And can you trace the stairway? Like a little labyrinth. Another first for us, arriving in Wyndham to be greeted with cyclone status boards (like ones to say motorway is open). Fortunately it was all clear. We enjoyed the best Barra burger we've ever had at the tin shed, which you pass on the way to the wharf. Final editing of first draft of my book the day we took this trip. #eidlewise #travelnzopenspaces #kiwigreynomads #adventureprestige #campnanowrimo #swimminghole (at The Grotto)