Well it's been one year since I transfered here to Kununurra in the East Kimberley.

Although I've been active in the outdoor pursuits I must admit I have been rather slack on the posting front, but maybe that had something to do with my really old laptop's slow speed, but now I've replaced her. 

Anyway, as they say 'a picture paints a 1000 words' so here's a small snapshot of photo's from our Kimberley adventures.

I know some of you are heading this way this year so feel free to stop over and say G'day.

It really is a playground up here

My second passion is trekking. I've been fortunate to trek some of the most remote places around the globe but it's definitely a big draw card here. As the season swings to the Dry and the Barra shut down it's the best weather here for exploring on foot.

Bungle Bungles was first on the list;

Heading out

Up Picanniny Gorge

Making camp

Macpac & Wilderness Equipment backpacks

Refreshing waterhole to soak your worries away.......

We also get out camping heaps......

Some more shot's of the surrounding landscapes

Ancient landscapes.......

Can't leave the dog at home

Even won't let you bath in peace

Now to the business end of things......the fishing

Well suffice to say we have plenty of space and options

I have a favourite in the Victoria River in the NT

Leah scored a PB Barra at 96cm, only her second  ever Barra

Escarpment at Angalari Creek

Typical runoff colur change, a few fish bagged here and biggest was 98cm on a live longtom

This little bugger followed the popper all the way to the boat and then sat under the bow......lucky he was only small

This shot is a Barra from Dicks Creek which again is in the NT about 80km west of Timber Creek. She holds unbelieve Barra and it's not a matter of hooking them but landing them as it's small hard wood. Lost countless meteries as she always finds the wood. You either fish the bridge were they hold up boofing bait or just downstream.

Next real option outside of the Ord is Wyndham.

Plenty of options and it's a 80km run to the big blue. Here's some pictures of various trips with some mates.

Nick my usual fishing buddie

Craig with some Nulla Nulla Barra. Was balistic for about an hour

Wet season runoff

Ultimately this is what the Kimberley is all about. Wide open spaces, Beautiful colours, peace and solitude, remote locations and fishing and spending time with mates. We caught Barra this day but who really cares......

So after being here a year I made the decision to upgrade the boat. Sold the old girl to a mate here and bought a Noble SuperV 5.1 side console. She's running a 115 Suzuki 4 and a Minn Kota 80lb i-pilot. She's one sweet rig and will serve exploring the Kimberley (and where ever else) well.

Picked her up from Ingham, QLD, way cheaper than Perth and closer by road

Front end of the boat

Transom end

If you are ever in the market check them out. I dropped her in the water yesterday for her maiden voyage. We hit the Lyne River which ended up being a 160km round trip. Report to follow.

I've travelled and worked different parts of the world but there really is something magical about the outback. Hopefully you will get the chance to travel and experience it.