Murchison Pics / Gascoyne no access (from Perth)

Hi there.

I've just come back from near the flood areas to the north of Perth. When I say near, that's because I couldn't go anywhere near the rivers at some points because of Road Closures.

The Murchison was flowing, and there was a flood alert issued on Sunday, when I went up.

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It was really hot that day too, and the AC got a flogging. I headed up further, as I wanted to see the Gascoyne, and hopefully make it to Gascoyne Junction. No such luck as Butchers Track was Closed.

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That track would have given me good access. However I thought I'd better do the right thing. I camped nearby. I hoped it would open on Monday.

Normally you could go up the main highway however it was closed too (Open today from 6am to 6pm only).

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I chose to go and visit Shark Bay - I went swimming etc, almost got taken out by a baby stingray at the creek that flows from a little lagoon near Eagle Island.

Had a shower back at the Overlander Roadhouse; it was another very hot day.

The road was still closed at Butchers Track (Monday), and it looked like some people were not too happy.

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I gave up on the Gascoyne and headed back to the Murchison. The river was still flowing with force at the bridge. The track heading east immediately to the south of the river was closed. It was not closed on Sunday.

I drove to the head of the river - Kalbarri. It seemed to be busy; the river was flowing past, brown and contrasting with everything else.

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Found this plaque at Wittecarra Creek (sorry for discretion)

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Left Kalbarri Tuesday not without taking some pictures of the drainage of the Murchison from the cliffs to the south. This was an amazing sight to see to the brown colour of the river extending out to what is maybe 10 kilometres.

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Hope you all have a Happy New Year.
All the best
Alan.