Day One - Perth to Karijini

 

Our Kimberley Flying Adventure began with departure from Jandakot on 26 July 2012 at 8.30pm. First stop was Meekatharra for fuel. Lucky we took some snacks, there is no food of any kind at Meeka airport.

We landed at Karijini at about 3.00pm and had our first experience of Pilbara hospitality in our very friendly pickup driver Shano. We are staying at Karijini Eco Retreat, the only accommodation in the national park unless you are camping. The accommodation is permanent safari style tents. The national park involves a lot of red dirt and the nights are very cold but this is all very bearable with hot showers, complimentary coffee and hot water bottles available from reception. The restaurant produces fantastic steak and game meals from an outdoor kitchen.

For the Pilots

Call ahead to make sure you don't land with all of the regional airlines as getting anywhere near the fuel bowser will be a challenge. The bowser is 24 hour BP Carnet Card but if you call ahead you an arrange to pay by credit card.

The airstrip at Karijini is 200m from the Visitors Centre but 40km from the Eco Retreat so you will need to arrange transfers. The Eco Retreat can arrange that for you.

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