Sep 7, 2012 - Relaxing

Lie in and relaxing breakfast. Mum and Dad did some planning for our trip to the Kurajini National Park near Tom Price while the boys did some school work. Into town for some supplies and fuel and McDonalds for lunch. Boys went swimming and watched a movie for the afternoon while Mum and Dad read and relaxed.

Sep 6, 2012 - Red Dog Country

A little sleep in today before driving back to Roeburne and the main highway to Karratha. This was an interesting and pleasant drive through the ranges and quite flat landscape in between. Lovely Stuart Desert Peas and otehr wildflowers dotted the side of the road. We drove through Karratha to Dampier - past the large salt mines (2 lane highway to Dampier). The town of Karratha seems to be growing in every direction - there are new schools, hundreds of new houses going up. It certainly is a very busy town. We pulled into the Home Hardware...

Aug 10, 2012 - Karratha

Well not much again today just looking around then went for a trip to Dampier interesting town went to the Port as you will see by the photo's the big fish Ron said he didn't need a line just his bare hands (that's his story)then we went and saw the Red Dog memorial which was erected by the locals then headed back to Karratha to prepare for another big day tomorrow.

Apr 23, 2012 - Karratha

Robe River Campsite is a 24 hour stopover. Refer to Camp 5 or 6. This has toilets, and plenty of areas in and near the river. Nature at her best in the evenings. Next morning we were greeted with cattle coming to have there morning drink. Next morning I was sitting in my chair having breakfast overlooking the river. This was at sunrise. Fabulous, when all of a sudden the boss pointed to an almighty huge spider. How easy it is to forget to check chairs etc for the lurking extras.

Apr 14, 2012 - Easter Weekend In Karratha

Easter was spent over to weekends for us this year. The weekend before Easter we spent in Paraburdoo, sharing an easter hunt with Troy in the backyard. For Easter weekend we went up to Karratha to visit our friends Kasey & Steve. Packing up the car for the trip to Karratha and just about to head off and the fridge had no power running to it. Ben checked the fuse (yes dad, ben had thought outside the square) but good ol Evan (who had just woken and stumbled out of bed) and is mechanically minded looks at the fuse again and sees a little rust...

Jul 12, 2011 - Karratha/Robe River 24hr stop

12th July. The weather has improved greatly so we are on the road again, the drive this morning was like a walk in a garden, how can you describe nature (I don’t have the words) the flowers are just everywhere in carpets of colour, no wonder people travel from all over Aust. and overseas to see WA in the wild flower season, it is certainly something beautiful. We arrived at Robe River 24hr stop at lunchtime we are camped right on the river’s edge, it is a lovely spot, already there are lots of caravans and trailers here, by tonight it will...

Jul 10, 2011 - Rest day in Karratha

Rode from Emouth to Karratha yesterday in overcast conditions. I slightly miss read my map and nearly ran out of fuel before the road house after doing 280 km and the gauge nearly showing empty. As I got closer to Karratha I could feel the temperature rise up to the high 20's. Today is a bit rainy , nice weather for resting and catching up with friends. Got an early start tomorrow and 850 km ride to Broome

Jul 9, 2011 - Karratha

9th July. Today we headed towards Karratha, the drive was very pleasant, the mountains were so colourful, with the sun making them look mauve, one minute green and brown the next it’s easy to see where Albert Namajira found his inspiration. The flowers were absolutely beautiful, large patches of Sturt Desert Pea are everywhere, also many different types of Wattle, Mulla Mulla, ground covers of pink and white, the roadside was a veritable garden, everywhere is still very green and lush. When we arrived we called in at the Tourist Info Centre...

Jun 30, 2011 - Wet Goodbye

Departure day with still a lot to do before the 10am deadline. Left at 10am, Phil and Sue had left at 05.15 (heard them go)to avoid driving into the sun.We headed for my repairer as we were waiting for a new alternator under warranty, still had not arrived so made further arrangements with Cliff Brett. The morning was the same weather as when we arrived 3 weeks prior, pelting it down, met Phil and Gloria in town and they were so lucky to have packed their tent up before the real rain came, they were heading for Point Samson for a further 10...

Sep 11, 2010 - Day 76 - Port Hedland to Karratha

A short run of 276 kms today in all: Kath was one of 10 passengers on the flight from Broome to PH - must have had a great tail wind as they left a little late and arrived 10 mins early!! We had just walked in to the terminal as the plane was coming in to 'dock', at 0850. We headed straight off for Karratha - had coffee and cake at the Whim Creek Pub on the way - just for "old-times'-sake", then on to Karratha. A wet run down, got booked in for our overnight stay, then headed to Dampier for a late lunch - showers frequently, though not cold...

Sep 1, 2010 - Port Hedland to Karratha

Sept 1 – the trip from Port Hedland to Karratha. The road just seems to go on and on yet the scenery somehow just keeps drawing you in. It is largely cattle station and mining country. It’s difficult to imagine cattle actually surviving in this country as it seems to be mostly spinifex which I am pretty sure they don’t eat. We don’t actually have any pictures of Karratha and the surrounding area as this is where Rod and I sold the Coromal to a guy who works for the mines. Housing prices in both Port Hedland and Karratha is quite...

Aug 15, 2010 - Port to a free camp after Karratha

We stayed last night at Milena's then this morning went over to see Paul, Jacob, Morgan and Hooki. The kids really enjoyed catching up with each other, and playing at the park and with every type of technology available. Paul looked after us for lunch and now we are on the road - with still unclear plans as to how far we are going today or over the next few days. C u all soon. JD: "Dear Dumb Diary, Yesterday we arrived in Hedland. We stayed at one of Dad’s old work mates, Milana. She has a PS3 so I played Little BIG Planet. I am pretty good...