After walking the Emma Gorge we headed into the camp ground at El Questro. This is a river crossing near the campground. The corrugations have begun.
The surrounding scenery of more red escarpments bounding the property are stunning towering over the flood plains of the Pentecost River. Starting life as a cattle station El Questro ( no translation) the property since 2004 has become a world acclaimed wilderness resort in the East Kimberley.
Today there are camping facilities supported by a restaurant, shop & bar with entertainment provided during dry season.If you prefer you can stay at The Homestead for just $2500 per night - you do get a personal butler/cook for that money.
The Homestead is built overlooking the Pentecost river & one section of the building overhangs the escarpment. Once again Alan Emblin was involved with building the cabins here. The photo is a bit unclear as you can't get close to the resort - it is kept very exclusive down a private road.
We took the Prado up to Broncos Lookout & this is the river crossing on the way. Lots of boulders under the tyres and the car rocked & rolled all the way across.There are quite a few crossing on the property, the deepest being the one closest to the campsite on the way in. It was flowing at approximately 500 mm when we crossed. Once again it was rounded rocks underwater but not as rough as the one in the photo.
The view back towards the camp from Broncos Lookout. There is a memorial up here for a girl from Kunanurra who was one of three killed in a helicopter crash in 2008.
The walk into El Questro Gorge was once again over rock strewn ground. The only way to see the scenery is to stop walking & look around as underfoot is so rough & uneven. This walk was prettier than Emma Gorge because of the Livingstonia palms but the pool & waterfall is much smaller.
Not planning to have swim I decided to go in in my clothes instead of missing out. Nice & cool but not freezing like Emma Gorge.
The rocky path in.
Tone enjoying the scenery.
A swim at Zebedee Springs. Water 32 degrees. These are a series of rock pools stepping down a small gorge. Very pretty & popular. These are closed to the camping plebs at 12 o'clock so the Homestead guests can use them.
Morning tea after our spa bath.
Chamberlain Gorge where the boat tours go up the Pentecost. Once again no swimming as there are saltwater crocs found here.
El Questro is a unique place where the Kimberley's can be appreciated with a short drive from Kunannurra.
Tomorrow we are off on the untarred section of the Gibb. The rough roads will really start then.
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