I need one more swim before we leave Lake Argyle. Well, two
actually. An early morning pre-breakfast swim in “Infinity Pool”, a cool and
refreshing way to loosen up for the day. And again before we leave the area, a
quick swim in Lake Argyle, just because I can – there are no crocodiles in this
man-made lake.
The Northern Territory border marks a distinct change in the
landscape. The Kimberley is finished. Flat plains dotted with distant
flat-topped hills are the only view we get until we enter Gregory National
Park, just east of Timber Creek. Here the escarpments rise up high and wide on
either side of the highway as we pass through.
Late in the afternoon we stop at the Escarpment Walk, a 3km
hike up one of these beautiful rocky ridges. But after reading the entrance
sign, it seems clear we won’t complete the walk in time to find a camp site
before sundown. We opt instead for driving on, 17kms past Victoria River
Roadhouse to a free campsite by the side of the highway. It’s unassuming and
bland with only a short hike down to a swampy waterhole that fills me with
crocodile fears.
We enjoy a quiet sundowner, then an hour of star-gazing
before calling it an early night. We close up the campervan so we can turn the
lights on and read by the interior light. Later we open the back hatch and let
in the surprisingly cool night air. It’s the first time since leaving New
Norcia that we opt for using the doona to keep us warm.
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