Drive out from Mt Augustus (I'll do a separate post on that shortly) on Saturday heading south to meekatharra, a meer 350km trip as Mt Augustus is literally that far from everywhere. Some wildflowers but the drive up from Kennedy ranges to Mt Augustus was much prettier. Stopped at Mt Gould lockup which is an historical holding jail for Aboriginals caught stealing sheep or whatever misdimeanour or excuse to incarcerate them. Had the grimness and vibes of a haunting history. The road was really good with long stretches sealed recently and in between was in great condition. Meekatharra had an open shop with limited but at least some fresh food and well supplied otherwise. It also has Telstra reception so we could apply for our NT covid border passes plus permits for the great Central Highway. Drove another 50km North to Karalundi along the great northern Highway with has a procession of road trains in stark contrast to the road from Mt Augustus where I think we met about 4 vehicles total and two of them were graders!! Stayed at a little caravan Park with great facilities and camp kitchen and grassy sites. So nice under the tent from all the red dirt and stones. We're back in mining country - gold mines this time!!
Today we're heading south back thru meekatharra and then cross country to sandstone and further south to lake Ballard which is famous for its John Gormley sculptures. Not sure if this will take one or two days! From there the plan is head across to Uluru on the great Central Highway which is called the longest short cut in Australia. Adventure here we come!! Not sure when we'll have reception again so we'll be in touch when we do.
PS western Australia national parks have a deal with Optus so if you want internet and phone in the parks buy an Optus SIM.
PPS we've loved our time here in WA, it's vast and different and soooo much natural beauty. Been such an amazing adventure thru purnululu, the Kimberly area, Cape Leveque, Pilbara region, Ningaloo coast and now the desert areas.
PPPS if my spelling is crap is cos I'm sending from my phone before we reach internet again and it keeps auto correcting
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