We're heading from Perth up to the Pilbara, Karlamilyi National Park, Kimberley, Bungle Bungles then back to Sydney starting 6th May and back by 18th July.
I've been looking at the historical weather records and it seems that it's unlikely to go below 10c at night in the Pilbara/Karlamilyi/Kimberley/Bungle Bungles. That would be pleasant enough at night and the kids should be able to manage ok by rugging up.
Is that most people's experience of those areas at that time? I'm imagining we'll sit around the fire for a bit then they'll go to bed reasonably early.
On the way back I'm not sure exactly which way we'll go or how long we'll have - it depends on how much we find to do in the Kimberley region. It seems that it will be quite a lot colder at night as we head into the centre and further away from the cost.
The big question is... do I bother organising a diesel heater for the Tvan? I've got one sitting on the shelf but haven't had time to put it in. I'm also toying with the idea of making it portable so we can use if we go tent camping. But I'm pushed for time so I'm not sure where it should sit on my list of priorities.
Do people think a heater would make evenings/more pleasant in the Pilbara/Kimberley? In Central Australia? Or should we just toughen up a bit and be ok?
