Day two saw us following the ever narrowing track in a North-easterly direction. This used to be a common bird but is now only seen in small pockets in the bush areas. Wing-mirrors received a battering and eventually Pat's nearside mirror parted company with the vehicle. Much of the track was easy to follow however, the section through Bounty Mine was a little trying as many shotlines and mine tracks caused confusion. North of Bounty mine, the smell of sandalwood permeated the air, this tree is much in demand for export to the Orient.
Sandalwood is harvested by pulling it from the ground.
Lunch was taken at Centenary rocks - a sheltered area where the track forks. At Newbey Rocks, we encountered a group of 5 vehicles from Midland and exchanged yarns. Here, the tracks crosses smooth granite outcrops, and care has to be taken to ensure the track continuation was found on the far side. The ground around the rock is soft, so beware. We camped on the second night at Thursday Rock.