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Packed up the tents then walked down to Little Merten’s Waterfall to look at the rock art behind the waterfall.  We were surprised at how much space there was behind the waterfall and at how dry it was. Behind Little … Continue reading →

Up at 6:00AM.  Slept well apart from being woken up by Ollie giggling in his sleep, he couldn’t remember what he was dreaming about. Quick breakfast then off down the 4.2km hiking track to Mitchell Falls.  Thankfully it was still … Continue reading →

It rained a little bit last night.  I spoke to one of the tour guides and he said it would remain overcast with an odd shower today then clear tomorrow.  A little rain should damp down the dust on the … Continue reading →

Woken before 5:00 AM by the tour bus party having loud conversations by the showers: “DID YOU SLEEP WELL?”. “YES THANKS, IT’S REALLY QUITE HERE ISN’T IT?”. “YES, AMAZINGLY QUIET”. I’m sure you get the picture. We dozed until 6:00AM, … Continue reading →

After breakfast I wandered down to the river.  I walked past the German couple who were sitting outside their Campervan, drinking coffee and watching the tour party decamp.  They exchanged good natured banter with some of the tour party and … Continue reading →

Up early to get ready for the drive to Mount Barnett and Manning Gorge (about 110 kms).  Whilst we had breakfast, Rocky the Mudlark slithered around on the bonnet of another car as he jabbed and butted his opponent. There … Continue reading →

Last night it was nice and cool.  Woke up to the Dawn Chorus which was occasionally interrupted by “tap tap bump, tap tap bump”.  I peered out of the window and saw a small black and white bird (a Mudlark … Continue reading →