Wow! This is for me the most beautiful place yet. After lots of arid dusty K's you arrive at the most beautiful oasis. The camp ground is dry native vegetation but the creek is where it blows you away. The national park amenities are good too. Flushing loos and cold showers, rubbish area and plenty of taps. It even has a phone signal and the whole area is well maintained.
Down at the river the water is emerald green with massive old paperbarks, pandanas, palms and gums. They have four swimming platforms with ladders along the creek.
From the swimming hole you can see the high red cliffs of the gorge.
We have really loved kayaking between these cliffs up the creek.
There are smalls pretty waterfalls about half way along. You can swim here and get the kayak out to bypass the falls and continue on for the rest of the gorge.
On this second stage we saw a fresh water croc that was about 2.5 meters long and a good size turtle.
At the end there are several small waterfalls and a little beach.
Words and photos don't do this place justice. I'm glad we managed to get 6 days here. The temperature each day has been in the mid 30's, the water is a pleasant temperature too.
Lots of walking trails to explore also.
On the way here we spent the night at Gregory Downs.( Named after my wonderful brother.) We camped down by the fast flowing creek with heaps of other nomads.
It was a lovely spot to cool off. Lots of big shady old trees and very clear water. It was fun getting washed down the creek with the flow. This is another place I would love to return to.
Bye for now.
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