Dirk Hartog Island

Wanted to attach this with photos to the Dirk Hartog Island post but couldn't figure out how to get photos onto an existing post.

Here is a post featuring a DHI trip form a couple of years ago

Leaving Perth at 0400 5 of us in two 4WD’s headed up the brand Hwy with our first stop the 440 roadhouse for a fuel up and breakfast. Then it was on to the Overlander roadhouse for a fuel top up and an early lunch before heading in towards Steep Point. The trip in wasn’t too bad, some corrugations but overall not too bad. The sand hills were negotiated with ease by the Triton and Landcrusier and we arrived at Blackies beach to wait for the Barge. We had arrived in good time so had an hour or so to wait so killed the time downing a cold one and having a swim in the crystal clear water. Then it was onto the barge for the quick trip over to the island and the 40 minute run up to the homestead and our accommodation in the Ocean Villa. This would be our base for the next 5 nights. It was perfect for our needs, verandah to sit under and talk bullshit and have a quiet beer or two, hot shower and comfortable bed.
You couldn’t have asked for better weather for our time there, Mid 30’s light winds and low swells. The plan had always been to fish the West coast which we were able to do on all 4 days. We were mainly targeting demersals as the winds were onshore most of the time. Had 4 awesome sessions with many Baldies, Pinkies, Spangos along with a smattering of trevally, shark mackerel and kingies caught. I will let the photos do the talking.
A big shout out to Kirren for his hospitality and his son Will for the amazing photos and video he took on our last day. None of us wanted to spend time on the camera as we all wanted to fish so thanks.
Finally a big cheers to Mick, Dan, Reece and Ben for making it such a great trip.
Here is a link to the Video of our last days fishing, hope it works as I'm not that tech savvy.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cmlm3uley17wnfk/fishing.mp4?dl=0

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Awesome

Fri, 2020-06-19 13:50

Good stuff.

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 Awesome, on the bucket list

Fri, 2020-06-19 15:39

 Awesome, on the bucket list for sure

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 Wow! Those pics are sick!

Fri, 2020-06-19 15:47

 Wow! Those pics are sick! Must be the Baldy capital of the world. Great report

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Love the West!

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 Show much fuel did you

Fri, 2020-06-19 17:13

 Show much fuel did you take/use. Great photos.

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Just so envious

Fri, 2020-06-19 19:11

Thanks for sharing a great video with us very much enjoyed