From camp we walked to Joffre Gorge then
drove to a lookout where we viewed the convergence of four gorges – truly
spectacular. Leaving the park we drove to the foot of Mt Bruce and walked a
short distance that gave us views over an open cast mining operation within the
park. In the distance we saw a train coming into the mine which must have been
2km long being pulled by 3 locomotives.
We made it into Tom Price and found a track that had been recommended to
Russell & Kath taking us behind the town and up a rather gnarly 4x4 track,
even necessitating low range, to a lookout above the town. It is the highest
4x4 track in Western Australia. With impressive views of 3 large mining
operations and the town we stayed up there for lunch. We did a bit of shopping
and while refuelling ran into a Kiwi bloke, who was both an All Black and
Chiefs supporter (according to the slogans adorning his vehicle) who worked
there in the mines. We decided on an early stop and found a nice camp ground
and settled in for the afternoon even having a swim in the camp pool.
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