Think I slept fairly well last night. Although I finally remembered to run sleep cycle which indicated I was somewhat restless till quite late (but that's pretty normal). The pillow was a bit thick for my liking, but then I realised this morning there's another one that's squishy so will use that tonight.
Aboriginal hand art on Balloon Cave
Balloon Cave
Breakfast was ok this morning.
After breakfast we headed up into Carnarvon Gorge.
Carnarvon Gorge
The group crossing Carnarvon Creek
Grass tree flowers
Carnarvon Gorge
Carnarvon Gorge
We walked up with the rest of the group and the guide for a while, but mum wanted to show me the Amphitheatre, so we made a break with one of the other guys and walked up to it. It was quite spectacular and well worth the hour's extra walk.
Carnarvon Gorge
Carnarvon Creek
Carnarvon Gorge
Mum crossing Carnarvon Creek
Brian at the entrance of the Amphitheatre
Cliffs at the Amphitheatre
Entrance to the Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre
The Amphitheatre
Mum and Brian in the Amphitheatre
Creek in the Amphitheatre
Entrance to the Amphitheatre
Entrance to the Amphitheatre
Carnarvon Creek
Heron in Carnarvon Creek
Carnarvon Creek
Then we met up with others back at the Moss Garden.
Moss Garden
Moss Garden
Moss Garden
Tree roots on a rock at Moss Garden
So we ended up walking for over three hours, which is the healthiest day we've had so far.
Lunch was back at the lodge area. I had battered basa and chips and that was quite nice.
After lunch we went on a helicopter ride!! I'd never actually been on a helicopter before (neither had Cutie, so she came with me). So it was pretty awesome. We went up to Moolayember Gorge and it was appropriately spectacular. Shameless plug to Heli-Central :)
John, Robyn, Geoff, me and Mum with the helicopter we flew in (in two groups)
Instruments of VH-HNG helicopter
View towards Moolayember Gorge
Cliffs near Moolayember Gorge
Cliffs near Moolayember Gorge
Cliffs near Moolayember Gorge
Cliffs near Moolayember Gorge
Landscape near Moolayember Gorge
Moolayember Gorge
Moolayember Gorge
Moolayember Gorge
Big4 Holiday Park (we didn't stay here)
Robinson R44 VH-HNG
Came back to the room via kangaroos and echidnas and did photo stuff for a while.
Echidna at Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Then out again to the sunset at Bandana which is a cattle property near the gorge which run evening sunset drinks and nibbles. I thought it was a *tad* overpriced (they're only allowed to serve two drinks without a liquor licence) but after one of Mum's glasses of wine I felt better and enjoyed the old farmer's stories and song.
Refreshments setup at Bandana Station
Bandana Station Sunsets
Wine at Bandana Station
Olivia telling us about the station and their journey to go organic
Cliffs southeast of Carnarvon Gorge at sunset
Cliffs southeast of Carnarvon Gorge at sunset
Bruce singing at Bandana Station
Cliffs southeast of Carnarvon Gorge at sunset
Cliffs southeast of Carnarvon Gorge at sunset
Then back for dinner (I had steak tonight which was a little tough on the ends but nice in the middle, and chocolate pudding which was very nice) and suddenly it's 9pm ..
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