A SLICE OF EVERYTHING
As far as the caravan was concerned, we
expected the true challenge would be the
steep sections. Kev from Wonderland pushed
the Touareg up the long, steep Cowie Range
ascent without faltering and the van followed
dutifully. At the top we took in the views; no
doubt the VW had earned a quick break.
The Cub Camper's offroad pedigree meant
we'd have to be more imaginative to test its
mettle, but the opportunity soon presented
itself. Completely unphased by the suggestion
that he back the trailer down a dry creek bed
strewn with boulders the size of microwaves
(or should we say letterboxes, in those parts),
Matt from Cub artfully manoeuvred the
nimble trailer back about 30 metres before
pulling forward so that the camper's right
wheel rolled onto the biggest boulder in sight,
resting into an impressive stance.
Having crossed through the lush forest
without incident, we pushed on through Wujal
Wujal for our lunch spot, the Lion's Den Hotel.
If you like a remote pub with a bit of character,
then the Lion's Den is for you. Inside, it's jam
packed with curiosities and local doo-dads,
and the walls are utterly covered with the
signatures of those who've passed through
on earlier journeys. Those looking for more
than a feed can set up out back in the caravan
park or book a cabin for a night or two. I
can't speak from experience, but it strikes me
as the kind of place that would host some
memorable evenings.
The tide creeping in on one of the
many beaches the forest bordersEnjoying a few ice cold ones
at the Lion’s Den HotelNorth of the Bloomfield TrackThe falls near Wujal Wujal