Currently we’re in the outback of Western Australia, in the Kimberley Region. Almost every day of the week we work our buts off to save up money to travel some more. Last week we were happy with our one-day off, and we made the most of it by exploring our surroundings. We went to Palm Springs for a day of floating around and relaxing.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is an oasis in the middle of the outback; a small clean and fresh water spring surrounded by palm trees. It is located east of the Black Elvire River Crossing, and to get there you have to ride the Duncan Road. It was a pretty bumpy drive, as there isn’t a paved road. Luckily our car managed! It’s better if you have a 4×4 drive to get around in the outback, because you can go to more places. With our car we aren’t able to go everywhere. The drive also took us two hours, while it was only about 40 kilometers.
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- On our way to Palm Springs.
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- On our way to Palm Springs.
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Before we got there we both weren’t sure if we were going to swim. We were told about a lady who jumped in the pool and got attacked by a fresh water crocodile just a week or two before. They don’t normally attack you, because they don’t want to eat us, but if you scare them or step on them they will defend themselves. Eventually we did go in the water, as the drive had made us so hot and the water looked so refreshing. Furthermore, other people were already in the water, making it less scary to go in.
You could sit on rocks while in the water, or just float around. There was a tiny waterfall along the side of the spring, and some people were actually drinking from it, claiming it was very fresh. Fortunately the water was also very clear, so if any croc was thinking about visiting us, we would see it coming – although I don’t know if we would be fast enough to get out of the water. We were also told that there are snakes in the long grass around Palm Springs, so you should walk to the water with a lot of caution. Although that sounds very dangerous and all… we will take the risk again, as it was a lovely and relaxing day off.
Our next trip to another place will probably be soon (hopefully next week), so keep your eyes peeled for more unique places in the outback!
Check out some of our images of Palm Springs
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Hi lovely daughter and friend jeff,
So good to read and see that you’re doing so well. Glad that the two of you still get long so well. Surprised to read that you didn’t know a pint. We were in England and they use the pint as a way to measure things in the USA, where you also spend time. I always tell people that a pint is a liter, not exact but exact enough.
Love,
Dad
Hi dad,
I remember the pint, but I didn’t know the sizes middy or schooner yet. There are also a lot of beers that I’ve never heard of. Do you know the brands Carlton, Miller Chill, Tooheys, Victoria Bitter or Great Northern? Learning so much relevant stuff here ;).
Miss you
Xxx Lisanne
That looks amazing! I am dying to go to Australia lol : )
Thank you! Ahh you should go to Australia, so many amazing places :). A lot of them much better than this one actually ;). So much to see!
Hi Lisanne!
This places look awesome!Look soo peaceful and amazing. Completely worth the bumpy drive!I would love to visit there one day by myself!Thanks for sharing about this place.
Hi Shenali! You’re right, it was worth the bumpy drive! If you ever go to WA and you’re near this place, you should def go! Thanks 🙂
Oh my goodness, looks to peaceful.
It was very peaceful, and so wonderful to relax there after a hard week of work :). Thanks for stopping by!
Great post! Love the pictures. Ive been wanting to visit Palm Springs myself! Sounds like a great quick getaway!! xx
Thanks for stopping by! If you’re ever close to Palm Springs you should definitely go there!