Fitzroy Crossing

Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, Fitzroy Crossing is surrounded by the vast floodplains of the Fitzroy River and its tributary Margaret River. The small settlement has a mainly indigenous population and supports tourism, cattle stations and mining. Judging by the highly visible swarm of grey-haired people occupying predominately white coloured 4x4's with a travel home hitched behind, we might assume the tourist industry side of Fitzroy Crossing is doing rather well. However, the Bazflyers not to be confused with the 4x4 brigade, are of course airborne travellers and dropped in on a one-night stand to visit the picturesque Geikie Gorge. The beauty of this gorge speaks for itself.....

Overflying the Argyle Diamond mine on-route to Fitzroy Crossing, the largest diamond producer in the world and home to the pink diamond

Geikie Gorge from above....

The gorge from below....

.....and inside

Shepherds delight sunset at Fitzroy Crossing

Preparing to depart Fitzroy Crossing

The next leg of our safari was a lengthy flight deep into the northern Kimberley region and ended with landing at the truly picturesque Cape Leveque. 

Tides along the Kimberley coast rise and fall up to 15 metres. Horizontal Falls are described as "One of the greatest wonders of the natural world". The natural phenomenon is created as seawater builds up faster on one side of the gaps than the other, creating a waterfall up to 5m high.

Cape Leveque

Safely down on the deep red ground at Cape Leveque