Part 4. Gibb River Road, The Kimberley – Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary
Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary holds some special surprises. We check out Dimond Gorge and have a welcome swim in the Fitzroy River.
Below are travel destinations you can visit in Regional and Outback Western Australia. If you’re looking for info on some of the lesser-known places, you’ll find it here.
The mind-blowing scale of Kalgoorlie Super Pit, a trip along the Gibb River Road in the Kimberley, kayaking on Carawine Gorge south-east of Marble Bar, a sensational drive across the desert on the Gary Junction Road, or even a leisurely cruise on Lake Argyle at sunset.
Western Australia has so much to offer.
Enjoy!
Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary holds some special surprises. We check out Dimond Gorge and have a welcome swim in the Fitzroy River.
Mornington Wilderness Camp is in a privately owned wildlife sanctuary. It caters for tourists, but the emphasis is on wildlife conservation.
Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) is swimming heaven! Bell Creek drops over a waterfall into a deep gorge pool, framed by red rock & spindly gums.
A coral reef on dry land, exploring an underground creek & wading amongst freshwater crocodiles. It can only be the magnificent Kimberley!
Derby Gaol in W.A. was horrific – mediaeval punishment in contemporary times. The brutal treatment of mainly Indigenous prisoners is beyond comprehension.
We bust the myth of Derby’s boab prison tree and uncover a shameful chapter of Australian history – inhuman treatment of our fellow man.
Fremantle Prison – renowned for its barbarity and primitive living conditions, yet hiding a secret water world under its floors.
What else can you see along the Nullarbor Plain? There’s a few unusual travel destinations along this road trip. How about a game of golf across the plain?!
Camping on 90 Mile Straight, Balladonia, driving through the ancient Fraser Range, then through the Great Western Woodlands to Norseman.
Eucla and the Old Telegraph Station, Madura’s link to the Boer War, the incredible Cocklebiddy Cave, plus more time zone confusion at Caiguna.