23 June 2019
Today we packed up and left Kununurra for El Questro. It was only 110 km, so a short driving day. First stop was Emma Gorge (through the Rangers first ever water crossing) which is part of the El Questro property. It was a 3.2 km walk and very very busy. Not surprising given how beautiful it is. We got to the first pool where Bill and I had a swim. We continued up to the next pool which was absolutely stunning, however the sun was no longer over the gorge, and so the water didn’t look quite as inviting. We headed out, had lunch and then continued on to the main El Questro station where we checked in for 4 nights. Where at a private campsite along the banks of the Pentecost River and it is wonderful. We can’t see or hear anybody else and the campsite is lovely with a good amount of shade and a great size. We have to drive back to the station for showers however we quickly worked out a system where we all head down together, shower and then meet in the bar for a beer. They have all the conveniences here and you have to respect what a money making machine this place is with tours to everywhere, helicopter rides, horse riding, boat cruises, 2 restaurants and of course the bar, where we have enjoyed their tap beer.
We headed back to camp for tea and holy cow was it cold! It got down to 11 degrees last night. Lovely for sleeping, but a bit of a surprise nonetheless.
Travelling the Big Island 