Lake Argyle

Tuesday 18th June 2013 - Thursday 20th June 2013

After stopping in Kununarra to stock up we drove roughly 50kms to Lake Argyle.  We had been told by many a traveller that the infinity pool there was amazing but we didn't realise how amazing it was until we saw it.  The pool's backdrop included the lake and the mountains surrounding it.  The water was refreshingly cold so we enjoyed some lovely swims.

 

 

As I was walking to the pool I heard familiar voices calling my name - it was Nathan and Steph who had also coincidently arrived that day. We enjoyed a night at their camp site sitting under the stars, catching up on travelling stories and having many laughs.

We set sail on an amazing sunset cruise where we learnt that Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest expanse of freshwater covering an area of more than 900 square kilometres.  When full it holds 50 times as much water as Sydney Harbour.  We saw lots of wildlife and encountered an amazing sunset.

 

 

The skipper stopped the boat in the middle of Lake Argyle and announced that the kids were able to jump off the top of the boat into the water.  The boys and all the other kids on board had a ball jumping from the top of the boat into the lake. The adults also jumped into the water and floated on the noodles while enjoying a refreshing drink.

 

 

 

 

After the cruise we spent the evening dining at the pub listening to Lake Argyle's local musician Steve Case.  Kai got up on the stage and danced the night away with some other kids. Grandma bought him Steve's CD which we now sing along to when we are on the road.