The Old Hall's Creek Road to the Grotto

Today we (me & dog Busta) took the Old Halls Creek Road out of Parry's

Creek Camp heading south.

It appears to be little used and is getting rough in places. I saw the

cobbled edging stones that member Noel (Darwin) had messaged me to

lookout for. The remnants of when this was the only way from Wyndham

to Halls Creek. Some house ruins (chimney stack) also still visible.

In spite of the track condition I found a track off, about half way,

to stop by a billabong for a picnic. Very hot but peaceful. I saw only

one other vehicle on the whole track.

The south end comes out on the Northern Highway very near the turn off

for the Grotto - a spectacular ravine that you can climb down into via

150 steep steps. Had to do it, dog 'n all.

Coming back up was harder !

This would be spectacular in the wet, must come back for that, road

closures permitting. The pool in the Grotto is supposed to be 300 feet

deep. It's tempting to have a cool dip but you'd have to share with

the goannas ( see pic).

I drove back to camp on the highway; it's not far at all and 5 times

faster than the old road but not so much fun. Busta is learning to put

up with the bumps and clatter off road, but I've learned I shall have

to tie everything down inside the car for The Gibb River Road next

week. But I've taken some air out of the tyres and the Cruiser is

riding better.

Back at Parry's Creek Camp, the last pic is of Boabs at sunset; I

never tire of sundown, with a stubbie of Cider and Busta perched on my

lap, front feet on my knees, watching the other campers settle in for

the night.

Top spot Parry's Creek ! recommended.

Maybe one more mini adventure before the Gibb; watch this space.

D&DDoug R