Mon, 7th July, 2025 Peter Denny Lookout Reserve, east of Sandstone to Bush camp, Killara Station, north of Meekatharra, WA

Warmer morning, 11.3 degrees but we still put the heater on. Rick was up early and took photos and video of the sun rising over the escarpment and a band of clouds - very nice.

Clouds building and the cold wind is blowing as we pack up. Continued on the bitumen towards Sandstone. Turned off first on the scenic dirt drive to visit the Brewery - hole in an escarpment where they stored the beer - the building was up the top of the rise. There is a hole from the top down to the cellar.

Walked up to the top. Only a grill over the hole and some concrete foundations are left.

Nice view from here.

Continued on to London Bridge (350 million years old apparently). We have been here a few times over the years - beautiful spot.

Not very wide at the top.

Donna and I walked through and took a photo from the other side.

Continued on to the State Battery.

Onto another gravel road and into Sandstone - nice mural.

Parked in the main street - the wind is nearly blowing us over. Had a cuppa then checked out the Information Centre. I bought a fridge magnet which shows London Bridge. Lots of craft work and information here. There is a little museum too which we checked out years ago.

Walked across to the Post Office which is now a cafe. Met the Mayoress and she was happy to hear we thought the town was neat and tidy.

Onto the gravel road north to Meekatharra with the strong wind blowing and clouds building.

Passed Barrambie Station homestead where we spent a month with Joy, Lance & Kayla. Stopped at the State Barrier Fence for the others to read the info then continued on to an old mine area where Steve had found an old fob watch when we were here. Lots of old relics, broken bottles etc for the others to check out while we had lunch.

Sky getting darker in the south so we continued on to Meeka. Topped up with diesel and water. Got some chips etc to have with the fish Rick brought over - very dear in the IGA.

Onto the bitumen and northward to Killara Station then onto the dirt track past two bores and around to where we camped with Ray & Carol. Set up by the trees and got a fire going for drinks as the wind settled a bit.

Chatted away then we felt a mist blow over us and then a bit more so we headed into our ‘homes’ for dinner. 18 degrees in the camper at 7pm so we didn’t need the heater on tonight.