deantrekaroundoz2012: Day 68 Thursday 30th August. Lake Argyle -El Questro Station

Packed up and headed into Kununurra enroute to El Questro. Stocked up on supplies while the van fridge had a service as it hasn't been working very well. We also put some gear into storage to lighten up the load as we have decided to take our van along the GRR to Broome. We have heard the road isn't too bad.

After the fridge mechanic checked out the fridge he decided there was nothing wrong with it, it was just struggling in the extreme heat up here! He suggested we try and have it plugged into power for at least 3 days in the shade if possible!!!! We had a laugh about this in the car later. Half an hour later we turned onto the GRR and were on our way to El Questro. We drove past the turn off for Emma Gorge and decided to do this today while we were in the area. By this stage it was 2.50 pm. When Jason got our park permit he was told last hike in was at 3 pm!, so we put the girls in turbo gear and quickly put hiking boots and bathers on, collected backpack and drinks and ran up to the entry. We made it just in time, it took us 40 mins to hike in and Jason and Leanne reminisced about the last time we were in there, carrying Lucy all the way, as she was only two!!! Once we got to the gorge we all took in the beautiful gorge, its hanging tree ferns, droplet waterfall and warm springs inlet, then enjoyed a refreshing swim. The hike out was much quicker as we were a lot cooler and knew the track . We then drove to El Questro station were we decided on a campsite and had a late dinner. It was a hot night, but we all woke up cold in early hours of morning.