Tuesday 24th July 2012 Fitzroy Crossing

Trip Meter Reading Start – 8897

Can you spot the crocodile in this photo?

Trip Meter Reading Finish – 8897
Total Km Travelled – 0 km

Comments -  Luke Baker


Pub rules at the Fitzroy Crossing Pub

Today we had a look at an aboriginal art gallery where there were saw tooth shark snouts and fantastic paintings.  After that we went two fitsroyd pub and had a game of pool.  I one again.  We also went on the fitseroyd river cruise and saw heaps of brilliant rock formations and fresh water crocs.

Comments – Mum and Dad
Today we cruised and got some information from a beautiful local aboriginal lady, Raeleen at the Tourist office.  She was so gorgeous and helpful; we spent a bit of time talking to her about her family; her country and way of life.  We were so impressed by the place; it is the people and the river that make it.  So many warned us to see the gorge and get out.  I think they are scared of seeing so many aboriginal people living here.....well guess what, they have been here for 40 million years and were fortunate enough not to be extinguished by early explorers and settlers.

We had a great experience being the minority for a change; playing pool and having a drink with the locals at the Crossing Inn.  Out of 50 patrons, 8 of us were white, and we did not feel intimidated at all.  The locals were very kind and courteous to us.  The Crossing Inn sits on the original site on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River and is the oldest established hotel in the entire Kimberley region.  It was a really nice experience.

Onwards to Geiki Gorge which they locals have rightly put forward to have it renamed to it’s form aboriginal name.  By the way it was named after somebody who had never stepped on Australian soil, so the name change, in our opinion, is appropriate.  National Parks run the boat cruise which sets a family back $62 which is fantastic value for those on budgets.

The photos tell it all....enjoy!

Geiki Gorge, WA