KUNUNARRA WA

We left Lake Argyle early Wednesday morning. The main reason it was 'early' is because WA is 1.5 hours behind SA/NT time, there is no daylight saving, the sun comes up very early and our body clocks were still on NT time! (We are still adjusting and I suspect it may take a while). As it turns out, it was probably lucky we did get to Kununurra early because the place is Full!
We went straight to the Hidden Valley Caravan Park and they weren't sure they could find a spot for us. We had to sit and wait for over an hour. During that time I rang a couple of other caravan parks (there are about 5 or 6 in Kununurra) and they were all full - so we sat and waited. Eventually a site was found for us, but for one night only because it was booked for the next day. The site was OK but pretty dusty and whilst it was shaded there were lots of leaves and flowers blowing off all the time. It was close to the toilets and laundry so that was a bit of a bonus. We headed off to do some shopping then came back and got a couple of loads of washing done, got the blog up to date, checked emails, paid bills etc. We drove out to a free camp site 12km west of Kununurra in case we couldn't get a powered site the next day.  It is OK if necessary. We received a visit from a cute little critter that night.

We were up early again on Thursday morning, and again this morning (damn time difference). We had to relocate yesterday morning. Initially they told us they didn't have another site for us and we thought we would have to go out to the free camp, but almost at the last minute they found a spot so we moved there. I am not really happy with this spot - very dusty, cannot put up awning (because it will partially block an access point) - but beggars cannot be choosers. We have used the time to get the caravan cleaned, get shopping up to date, get towels etc washed and dried and reorganise a few things.
We have been out to have a look at Ivanhoe Crossing which is currently closed.

We also went out to the Sandalwood Factory which was really nice. Treated ourselves to some home-made cake for morning tea and it was delicous. We went up to Kellys Knob Lookout ......

........... Valentine Springs

............ Black Rock Pool

........... and the Diversion Dam

The white water you can just make out between the trees is water pouring through the dam gates. Some of the gates have been opened to release excess water. Unfortunately because the water levels are so high we couldn't get close enough to get a decent photo and there is nowhere you are allowed to stop on top of the dam to take a photo. This is part of the Ord River and the river bank is normally (in the Dry) at about where the rocks are.
I haven't particularly liked Kununurra. I don't know what it is but it doesn't feel like a nice friendly, welcoming town. I am looking forward to leaving tomorrow morning. We will be heading to Wyndham and from there probably down to the Bungle Bungles.
We will keep you posted on our travels again in the not too distant future. Keep safe, healthy & happy.