The Richardson's Adventures

Our holiday to Western Australia was initiated from the idea of taking our boys on a extended holiday prior to starting school. We have been camping in tent's, and more recently we had a camper trailer for 3 years. While the camper trailer served us well ( over 30 camping trips ), we have upgraded to our off road caravan. The caravan makes life easier for the overnight stay, quick pack up, and it also has air conditioning. Our holidays have been booked for 2 1/2 years and we have been planning in some sort of fashion since. We have upgraded the car to give hassle free motoring, not to mention the great V8 rumble.

Friday, 29 July 2011

Home Valley Station (HV8)

Gibb River Road Pentecost River Crossing
The people crossing in the above photo have taken a photograph of us crossing and towing the caravan.  We can only hope the photo will turn out.

Home Valley Station
Home Valley Station (HV8) has been bought by the Australian Indigenous Land Corporation (AILC) and used as and onsite training facility for young indigenous men and women of the Kimberleys.  It is believed that AILC has also bought Uluru and has visions to change the employment ration from 99.9% caucasians/backpackers to 30% Indigenous employment for these high volume tourist areas.  We spent a few days here.  Steven and I would highly recommend this place, especially after you had achieved the Gibb River Road from west to east.  They had a fantastic pool area, great bar and restaurant.  We LOVED it and could have easily stayed longer if time permitted. 


Our site
You couldn't wish for a better site, right in front of the childrens playground.  Jacob and Zachary couldn't be more excited.  The next morning, Jacob even prepared the bowls for breakfast and then had everyone's toothbrush with toothpaste ready for us, just so he could go out and play.

Play time

HV8 has a camp area along the Pentecost River
Rule no. 1 Don't camp near the bank, camp on the right side of the road (which is where I'm standing to take this photo).  The Cockburn Range in the background.  BIG salt water crocodiles (and people go fishing and launch there boats here).  CRAZY!!

                          
The boys have seen the very experienced walkers take to a walking aid, so they found there own sticks and walked with them through to the water falls.           




"I need a relax"
The boys have called a quick breather/water break as, "I need a relax".

Bindoola Falls

Bindoola Water falls

Fallen down a hole
Just kidding!  The boys were having some fun.

Jacob took this photo

Lookout over Cockburn Range

Back across the Pentecost Crossing

We made it
Jen wouldn't get out and take a photo whilst we drove across the Pentecost Crossing along the Gibb River. (I don't know WHY)????


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  1. grandpa5 August 2011 at 03:37

    HV8- looks to be well maintained, that is a very photo you took Jacob of your Mum,Dad and brother, well done..The Patrol&Supreme Territory look like a really good COMBO..going through the river crossing.
    Just love the boys walking sticks!!

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