Wednesday, June 22, 2011

171. Katherine

SAFE WATERHOLE




As we were again within two hundred kilometres of the coast we had to be aware of salties. We were safe in this middle pool as there was a substantial waterfall to the pool below.



LOWER POOL



During the height of the wet, & as the water levels rise, salties will move far upstream as they are able to pass over obstacles that would usually restrict their passage. On this day the rangers declared that this lower pool was now safe as they had not sighted nor captured a croc............ Anyone for a dip?



NITMILUK NP – KATHERINE GORGE





GALLERY



After a while, one gorge can resemble any other, but this one is well worth a look. The paintings are in great condition & are large. These figures are about two metres long.



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