Friday, 26 September – Millstream Chichester National Park

As we neared Millstream Chichester National Park the hills changed from red to chocolate brown. It was hotter than on the coast so a swim in the Fortescue River was a welcome relief from the heat and the dusty corrugated roads.

Next day we checked out the old homestead and the Millstream wetlands. Before the station was a national park it ran 50,000 head of sheep and grew bananas and dates as well as vegetables for the family and staff. This was only possible because of the existence of the Millstream fed by an underground aquifer.

It's now very hot in the middle of the day.  We are using our solar shower bags but have to mix in an equal amount of cold water because the water in the bags gets much too hot.

We packed up early next morning to head towards Karratha. On the way we dropped into Python Pool for a quick dip.

On top Of The Chichester Range

Enjoying A Dip At Deep Reach On The Fortescue River

Late Afternoon At Millstream NP

Fortescue River

Hamersley Range In The Distance

Millstream - A Continuous Flow Of Crystal Clear Water From An Underground Aquifer

Camped In The Red Dirt

 

Python Pool - A Nice Little Swimming Hole