We contemplate doing the Geikie Gorge, but by the time we would be able to get there it will probably be too hot. Another attraction, I wouldn’t mind seeing is Tunnel Creek, They say you need to wade into the water to get here, but at least we know that in advance. What we don’t know though is the condition of the dirt road in. It’s marked as a 4×4 road, so we’re not keen on taking the van down a road we’re not sure of the condition of.
So we start heading to Broome. While on the road, we realise Broome is going to be a fair way, and we’ve got some time in the schedule, so we decide to take a small detour and visit Derby. One side benefit is I get to see the other end of the Gibb River road.
We arrive in Derby and pull up at the only Van park that is open, the other park shuts for the wet season.
Maps are funny things, they tell you so much, but they don’t tell the whole picture. The map of Derby show the town coming to a point, then a 1 or 2 km road out to a wharf. What the maps doesn’t show that this land is all mud flats and would probably be under in a king tide.
Out to the wharf to catch our first glimpse of the Indian Ocean, oh well I’m sure it gets better than this. The water is brown mud. I guess we are kinda in the delta of the Fitzroy River still.
Mmmm Nice. 
There are 40km/h northerly’s 
We visit the Boab Prison Tree, and the old Derby Gaol. The gaol is pretty confronting about how the locals have been treated, and not just colonial time, right up to the 1970s
Back to the wharf for sunset. It’s a bit overcast, but still impressive.
About 1hr before low tide 
Low Tide 
Update to the Day, found this nearly 1 year laterhttps://gbn.net.au/2019/11/17/spotto/
I have seen that tree before. With all the Aborigines tied together in chains. Shame Australia!…..
Anyway, have a emu export when you get to Broome…nice drop.
PKx
P.S So sorry to hear about your Bro Ken. It hurts so much to lose a brother. As you say, the pain is gone. My thoughts go out to all of you. Love & best wishes
Paulox
Thanks Paul, Might see you in a few days time.
On those mud flats…when the tide comes in…9 or more metres…the incoming tide will keep up with you and lap at your heels as you walk landward. The NW of this country is just so remarkable!!!!