Heading into Rio Tinto Gorge as we left the campsite at Hamersley Gorge turnoff.

Leaving Hamersley Gorge.

Flowers, mountains and lovely landscapes around Hamersley Gorge.

The ore rail line – from the local mines to Port Hedland.

Millstream Homestead.

A part of the indigenous occupation display in the homestead.

This beautiful pool is fed by the Fortescue River and is about 100 metres from the Homestead. (That’s a fly veil on my head!)

Fast-flowing little creek that runs at the bottom of the Homestead’s garden. This was used by the settlers to bathe in and to water their extensive vegetable gardens. Before white settlers the local aboriginal people kept these creeks pristine and bathing/swimming in it was not permitted – sensible when it’s your water supply.

The Fortescue River as we walked from the Millstream Homestead.

The views from Cliff Lookout over the Fortescue River were pretty good. Just look at that horizon disappearing in the far distance. Amazing country.

Wow! Now look at the Fortescue River – bit bigger than just a few kilometres back at the Homestead. This is Deep Reach.

Steve, enjoying a swim at Deep Reach.

Sunset at Deep Reach.

Deep Reach

Deep Reach

As the sun sets – looking down the Fortescue River at Deep Reach

A heron.

Wallaby

Playing hide and seek!

Sturts Desert Pea

Love the contrast of the bright yellow wattle flowers against the deep red earth.

Northern section of Millstream Chichester Park – on the way to Python Pool

Northern section of Millstream Chichester Park – on the way to Python Pool

What a spot for a cuppa! Northern section of Millstream Chichester National Park – on the way to Python Pool

Slowly entering Python Pool

Yes, the water is a little cool. Come and try for yourself. Python Pool

Ahh, not so bad after swimming around for a bit. Python Pool

The wildflowers by the roadside as we drove to Python Pool were beautiful. Sturts Desert Pea

Sturts Desert Pea – growing wild everywhere. On the road into Python Pool

Wildflowers – by the road to Python Pool