Re-stocked in Carnarvon and then headed west and camped just outside Gasgoyne Junction. Made it to Mt Augustus the next day but not before both water tanks sprung leaks- not good when there is supposed to be no drinking water available for the next 4 days! We caught what we could in buckets and saved enough to get by.
On Sunday, we all did a couple of short walks to aboriginal art sites (engravings in the rocks) and then a longer one up to a look out. By this stage it was very hot and when we pulled up at big water hole called Cattle Pool, we dived in.
Dad and Freya loaded their hiking packs and headed up Mt Augustus in the afternoon sun- tough work but rewarded with spectacular scenery and the summit all to ourselves. We set up camp and after a meal and few games of cards, watched the stars before drifting off to sleep. Having drunk 7 litres of water and a liter of milk, our packs were much lighter and we had a speedy trip down the next morning.
The drive towards Karijini National Park was eventful to say the least- we destroyed both trailer plugs, one trailer tyre and got a puncture in a car tyre as well! It meant Dad had plenty to fix in Tom Price the next day!
Well, that is quite a story of mishaps. We heard from Karin on the phone that all was fixed in Tom Price. Good, hope that the Kurinji Park is great.
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Thanks for all the Pictures. Henriette en Chris have arrived here from Hong Kong yesterday, we are going to the Reptile Park with them today to day.
Tomorrow they'll make a day trip to Sydney. Sunday we'll be off to Jenolan Caves for a day and a night.
Look after yourselves.
Love M and D.