Embracing the Adventurous Life: The Kimberley

The photos at the end of my last post coincide with the title of this one as, since we first headed into the Kimberley from Broome, the camera has been snap-snap-snapping away at all the amazing scenery. It feels quintessentially Australian in this part of the country, and the heat, flies and bugs just add to that feeling!

We've visited a couple of indigenous art galleries and learnt about the Wandjina, a creative being unique to the art of the Kimberley, and admired the beautiful artwork from this region.

We didn't see this one, but here's a sample from the
land of Google to show you what Wandjina look like

We saw the best stars I've ever seen while camped at a roadside rest area about an hour from Kununurra. Even Max was quiet for at least 60 seconds as we just stared, mesmersied, at the millions of lights twinkling down on us.

Our free campsite in the Kimberley

We drove on a small (sealed) portion of the famous Gibb River Road to hike into Emma Gorge. 1.6km of rocky paths and scrambling through a gorge with red, towering cliffs was rewarded with a beautiful pool at the top which we dived in to for the ultimate in refreshment. And Evie, the little bushwalking queen she's become, walked every single step all the way back.

We photographed red mountains and gorges reflected in beautifully still, clear water.

Geike Gorge at Fitzroy Crossing

Sleeping Buddha at Kununurra

The Bungle Bungles

Ready for takeoff

We took a flight over the Bungle Bungles and marvelled at their dominance of the landscape. As we're not driving a 4wd we couldn't drive into this famous spot but didn't want to be in the Kimberley and not see the Bungles.

A flight seemed like a good, quick option to do so.

What a cool-looking jetsetter

In hindsight, probably not the best way to spend money, we were crammed into a tiny plane which was not quite what the kids were expecting: Lukas felt sick despite having a travel sickness pill, Max fell asleep as we had to get up so early, Evie was pretty reluctant but managed a smile when she peeked out the window and saw the Bungles, Dylan's favourite part was the take-off and landing!

Oh well, at least we can add that to our list of vehicles we've travelled on this trip. Apparently all that is left is helicopters, hovercrafts and motorcycles!