The drive here was sensational with wall to wall escarpments of red weather worn rock cliffs I'd estimate to be 100's of metres high. Photos don't do these justice.
Our destination was the Gregory National park at a small camping area near the Bullita Station homestead (S 16 deg 6' 46"; E 130 deg 25' 25"). Google Maps reference is -16 6.7667,130 25.4167
It's at the end of a pretty dusty, rocky and bumpy 50km road. We dropped our tyre pressures which made a difference to the bone shakin going on. I can say our van has now been through the elements after having been to Fraser Island in the sand, salt and heavy rain. It has now been christened with dirt and dust so it's right of passage is complete and ready to take on the Gibb River Road in a couple of weeks time. We were please to find no dust leaks, however, the outside of our rig looks like it's been in the NT now.
The intention is to stay here for two nights so we can spend the day in between just chillin'. The campsite is on the banks of the East Baines River which have quite prominant signs alerting to the fact that crocs inhabit the area. Judy and I will be safe - not so sure about Barb and Les - they pitched their tent probably about 30 metres from water's edge.
The temp had climbed to 31 deg by day's end but dropped to the high teens by bedtime at around 2200.
A beautiful moonless but starry night ended the day.
See more images at... https://picasaweb.google.com/106361511620108780730/Day0410072012
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