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Gascoyne Region - Western Australia

Gascoyne Junction, where the Lyons and Gascoyne Rivers meet, is two hours' drive (177km) east of Carnarvon and has a population of approx. 46 people. It is a centre for mining, pastoral and desert merino fine wool industries. The town now boasts a unique and traditional Aussie pub, and accommodation is available at farm stays and at the hotel. 60km north of Gascoyne Junction are the Kennedy Ranges, with 90 kilometre long springs, spectacular scenery of gorges and precipitous faces, with a vast plateau of ancient dune-fields on top of the range. Gascoyne Junction is also the gateway to Mount Augustus National Park where Mount Augustus rises 1106 metres above sea level. Mount Augustus is twice the size of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and has a stepped formation and tress on its flanks.

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Rocky Pool was a disappointment on the Gascoyne River, Murchison, Western Australia.

You gotta walk a long way for a drink outback.

The locals gather for a drink at one of the last watering holes on the Gascoyne River, at Rocky Pool.

Pink and Grey Galahs around the water hole at Rocky Pool, Murchison, Western Australia.

Jimba Jimba Station just west of Gascoyne Junction, Murchison, Western Australia

Gascoyne Junction Hotel and Garage, Murchison, Western Australia.

The main street in Gascoyne Junction. Around 177 kms east of Carnarvon, WA.

Answers in Genesis

The original 'Upper Gascoyne Road Board' historical site. Gascoyne Junction, Murchison, Western Australia.

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Road indicator sign at Gascoyne Junction for wet conditions.

Gascoyne River causeway with the town in the background.

The boat indicates the Murchison River level during the 1980 floods, Gascoyne Junction, Western Australia.

Heading north you see these hills off to the east. The ground in this area is covered with interesting weathered rocks.

On the west side of the road is the beginning of the Kennedy Ranges, Murchison, Western Australia.

Eminent geologist Dr. Steven Austin explains from a biblical standpoint how the Grand Canyon was formed.

This book contains a wealth of information about geology and biology that equips Christians to defend Genesis, the young earth position, the worldwide Flood, etc.

Also includes material on the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

There are a number of dry creeks coming out from between the weathered hills, some lead to water pools.

Looking south along the face of the Kennedy Range, Murchison, Western Australia.

Kennedy Range, Murchison, Western Australia.

During rain there are numerous waterfalls off the Range, but most likely the dirt roads will be closed and you will not be able to get in to see them. Shame really.

Kennedy Ranges was interesting, but not great. If you are a gemstone collector, Opalite, Mookarite, Chalcedoney, Petrified Wood and fossils can be readily found.