For RV ‘s, rest areas are welcome breaks on a long journey, with minimal set-up and basic facilities. We tend to regard them as just a waypoint on the road to a real destination. Often, they have little more than that to offer. However, Yarraloola Rest Area on Highway 1 was definitely an exception, and weContinue reading “Reflections at Yarraloola”
Category Archives: The Choice is Yours
Deep Reach
No I’m not talking about where I keep my credit card, and this was not our intended destination. We had decided that we should at least make a token effort to see inland WA as we would be hugging the coast all the way to Perth. Millstream-Chichester National Park is about two van hours westContinue reading “Deep Reach”
The ‘Other’ Cleaverville
Good news is there is no test on last weeks history lesson. So, whats’ the REAL Cleaverville like? Cleaverville is a sweet siren’s call, luring unsuspecting vanners to really overstay their three day limit. It really is a case of fatal attraction – 180 degree ocean views, warm water, cool afternoon breezes, private campsite andContinue reading “The ‘Other’ Cleaverville”
Cleaverville – the Town that never Was
A town that should be there…but isn’t. A name without a place. Did it disappear, or was it there at all? What happened to Cleaverville? Did it really exist here, in this world? Or in…… the Twilight Zone? Our story begins with a man on a beach, eyes closed, reflecting on nothing in particular, exceptContinue reading “Cleaverville – the Town that never Was”
Port Hedland
Geez, I wish I had something exciting to say about Port Headland. It’s where the iron ore meets the sea, essentially. The only reason we stopped was the prospect of free camping in a council approved location for three nights and the usual re-stocking of the larder. Free camping, even in this situation can beContinue reading “Port Hedland”
Cape Keraudren Coastal Reserve
Sometimes, something, someone or someplace is actually better than you imagined. We slipped out from around our rest area tree and headed south-west. We had read about Cape Keraudren, and saw it as a possible 2-3 day stay on our way to Port Headland. It was the shortest distance between the highway and the ocean,Continue reading “Cape Keraudren Coastal Reserve”
Broome
We arrived on the outskirts of Broome knowing the challenge that lay ahead. Free camping in Broome is an oxymoron well known by van owners. On line forums regularly post being moved on by Rangers or woke locals. Theft from vans was also a hot topic. Ironically, water and a dump point at the VisitorContinue reading “Broome”
The Dampier Peninsula Part 1
Yes, we made much of our destination in our previous posts, but Broome ended up being a pit-stop this time round. We did the obligatory town beach park and walk, but we’d heard so much about the Dampier Peninsula that we were back on the Broome-Cape Leveque road just before sunset, re-stocked and looking forwardContinue reading “The Dampier Peninsula Part 1”
The Dampier Peninsula Part 2
What an amazing day ! We rocked up at the booking office just before nine to join a motley crew of 4WD’s , ready for our first ‘tag-along’ tour. Brian arrived fashionably late and we were soon on our way. Our access road had been closed to the public for some months (more on thatContinue reading “The Dampier Peninsula Part 2”
Broome or Bust – Downtime in Derby
On the road is a lot of fun and we have settled into a nice set-up/pull-down routine. Still, we’re finding that after 10-12 days free camping and being on the move, sitting still for a few days allows us to repair, recharge and re-stock. And so we found ourselves in Derby and our first smellContinue reading “Broome or Bust – Downtime in Derby”