It's a tough life

Just a little way south of Broome, and a few kms off the road is Barn Hill Station. At peak season the 100 powered sites at this place are booked out, and the numerous unpowered sights are often crowded.

Almost everyone you see here is staying here. Visitors don't drive 10 kms down the dirt road to take a peek. There's a lot to do...walk on the beach, swim, read, relax, walk on the beach swim, read, relax, watch the sunset - and then do it again tomorrow. Fishing is an option, but it's not really on our agenda.

They also have a small lawn bowls rink, and regular events include a BYO BBQ on Wednesdays, and a Sunday roast each week during the peak season.


The picture on the right is of a regular visitor. Afternoon tea was coffee, and a few potato chips. This guy liked the crumbs - and managed to be around three days in a row to make sure he didn't miss out.

One interesting feature is the arrangement of the sites.
Most caravan parks are quite regular and ordered in their layout. Scattered amongst the trees and the winding access paths they are all not at all regular, in location or in size.
Most caravan parks have numbered sites. At Broome we had site 238. Here we are in Calf Cradle. All one hundred powered sites are named!

The facilities are a little rustic, but that adds to the charm of the place.

It's a tough life - but after a few days here I know why people keep coming back.