We leave the ghost town of Big Bell and head north to what should have been a beautiful free camp at Bilyuin Pool on the Murchison River. Instead, we’re shocked by what we find.
Once described as a permanent waterhole popular for swimming, canoeing and wildlife watching, Bilyuin Pool is now completely dry. Local stories point to a nearby mining bore lowering the water table and changing this once-thriving oasis forever.
Along the way we discover a mysterious abandoned house near Cue, search for lost gear in the bush, bake campfire treats, spot Whistling Kites and continue our journey north chasing warmer weather.
As the rain follows us, we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and finally find sunshine again near Marble Bar.