Hello parents,

We’re off to a wonderful start, and I’m happy to report that everyone is doing really well!

After arriving 20 minutes early into Broome Airport, we were met by our friendly tour guides, Glen and Dean, who whisked us away to our first adventure at Coconut Wells. What a magical place! With pool noodles in hand, we strolled along the white sandy beach to the mouth of a tidal inlet. Right on schedule, as the clock struck midday, the tide began to rise and the ocean poured into the inlet. The kids had a blast floating all the way back down the river to the carpark, laughing, play-fighting with their noodles, and collecting beautiful shells along the way.

From there, we stopped at a local roadhouse for lunch — fresh ham and salad sandwiches, plus a chance to top up on snacks before the next leg of the journey. Our bus then took us onwards, with a quick stop at the Derby Wharf, before arriving at our camp for the night: Birdwood Downs.

Dinner was a hearty Birdwood burger, followed by a few spirited games of “Spotlight” and a fun Q&A session. Tired but happy, we rolled out our swags and drifted off under a blanket of stars. The morning wake-up call was courtesy of Birdwood’s resident chickens, chicks, and even some stunning peacocks scratching around our camp — a unique Kimberley alarm clock!

Now we’re back on the bus and excited for the day ahead, with Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge on the itinerary. Stay tuned for more updates (when we have reception 😉)

Miss Emery & Mr Verran