On the way to Karratha

We stopped at Port Hedland again and after it, we headed towards Karratha.  When we were driving north we went inland to visit Karijini so bypassed Karratha.  We had a last coffee at the Silver Bullet in Hedland which is a cafe in an old railway carriage.  We rather like the town and have had some pleasant experiences there.

Entrance to Karratha - ornamental mulla mulla plants.

A welcome swim at the Dampier Peninsula - it is about 36 degrees at the moment.  We camped there 12 years ago and at low tide watched the staircase to the moon.  This is at high tide.

Miaree Pool rest area about 32 km from Karratha.  Another beautiful spot.

The wildflowers are starting to appear.  They will be more prolific as we move south.

This is one of the Ngajarli petroglyphs in the newly opened Murujuga National Park on the Dampier Peninsula where Andrew went for a walk.

The Red Earth Arts Centre at Karratha.  It is especially beautiful when it is lit up at night with the vertical lines changing colour.

View of Karratha.

Andrew wearing his birthday presents - a new bushwalking hat and vibrant pink gaiters for over his socks to keep pricklies out.