Broome to Port Hedland

Salt stockpile at Port Hedland.



Ion Ore "scooper upper"



Old mining trucks.



Camels at Cable Beach at sunset.



Rob and Lea, from Vic, real genuine nice people who are also on the ride.


Hi All,

The road from Broome to Port Hedland was uninspiring,630kms, most riders left early and arrived at about 1.30pm to 2pm.we are staying at Hamilton Motel which is owned by Fortescue Metals, so Twiggy is putting us up,you have to sign a disclaimer as you book in as the Motel is used mainly for miners.Bob heard a miner say "you work like a dog and get fed like one",this didn't sound good, however we don't know what he was complaining about.
I think that we are the last private citizens to be allowed to stay.There is a strict noise curfew and you can't bring alcohol into the restaurant, also no singlets ( men or women ) They have a menu in the restaurant,which is quite nice and varied, probably one of the best motel feeds that I have had so far.
breakfast starts at 4.30 am so that will be good for the riders as we have the biggest day yet 870kms.
Have had to put another bike in the van, as the back tyre was worn out, will have a passenger to at least Geraldton.

The film crew gave me a small camera to take some interviews and some action footage.As a camera man I make a good bolt salesman. At least I am behind the camera as I have a good head for radio.

I know that we are getting behind on these blogs, but time is limited as we are trying to go and see various attractions as well.