Interesting facts learned for the day include Sandfire being named after sand that looks like it is on fire and in Fitzroy Crossing controlled burning includes burning your backyard and any cars in it.
At Emma Gorge we were transferred for the first night of our stay to the El Questro Station. Our very nice Bungalows overlooked the Pentecost River. We looked but could spot no Crocs.
For the Pilots
We stopped at Sandfire Roadhouse for fuel. Fuel is not available except by arranging for a drum of fuel to be dropped there by BP from Port Hedland. Be aware you are totally on your own so far as getting the fuel from drum to plane. Ken is very accommodating in lending gear (read forklift) but you will have to arrange it. Unless you have a pump I would recommend taking the slightly longer option of getting fuel at Karratha or Port Hedland. The additional cost of getting a drum delivered will offset any additional flying time.
Fitzroy Crossing is a good fuel stop if you arrange with the local charter operator. Details in AOPA Airfields Directory.
Emma Gorge and El Questro are excellent at providing a pickup if you arrange it ahead of time. There is a ground frequency to call ground staff also available in AOPA.
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