Sunday 3rd June 2018

Well it is time to leave our home at the Mornington Wildlife Conservancy, we have really enjoyed the quietness of this part of the Gibb River Rd. Back to the chaos of the Road and the hectic campgrounds tonight.

We headed out for a walk along the Savannah Trail before we left and saw a wide variety of birds. I m quite amazed at how much I enjoy seeing the birdlife and trying to name them if we manage a decent photo. DB still says he hates birds but for someone who doesn’t like them he sure enjoys the challenge of spotting and photographing them.

As we left we found the place where the Birdwatching Tour goes to see the endangered Gouldian Finch. We managed to see them as well as a couple of other birds.

Now off we go to see how far we can get today. As we drove along we saw a 1915 Model T Ford (DB is pretty sure  it was the first mass produced car), not the type of car you expect to see travelling on the Gibb River Road. It was on the New Zealand – Australia leg of their round the world fundraising tour for children (SOS Children’s Villages).

We then went to Adcock Gorge which was a nice little gorge. Not as spectacular as we are used to seeing. Then on to Mt Barnett Roadhouse to fill up the car and buy a few provisions. Petrol was $2.15 per litre but unfortunately we have no choice as we can’t make it any further without it. Only $251.55 to fill up and $60 for 1 head of broccoli, 2 carrots, 1L milk, 2L juice, 4 frozen chicken breasts, avocado spread, 200g mushrooms. OUCH!! Mind you we are very grateful to get a little bit of meat and a few more fresh veggies. Happy!!

Then in to Manning Gorge campground which is run by Indigenous Australians. It is a very big campground with many campers here tonight as it is the long weekend.