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Jeff and I headed out to Carnarvon Gorge last week, after having to cancel out plans to go out there this time last year. It is an absolutely beautiful area, and is completely unexpected whilst driving in through the dry euculypt scrub that surrounds the gorge. We camped at Takarakka Bush Resort and were very happy with the ground, as well as the camp kitchen, ammenities, slide show and talk by the rangers, & campfires each night. We aren't walkers, and we hiked 14 kms to see some of the sights (Art Gallery, Ward's Canyon, The Ampitheatre & Moss Gardens). I have never been so relieved for a hot shower as I was that night!
Carnarvon Creek
The Rockpool
Looking up at the cliffs.
Carnarvon Fantail Palm against the cliff wall.
The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery - look closely at the etching...this was a site for the "Birds and the Bees" talk.
King Ferns, Ward's Canyon, Carnarvon Gorge.
Moss Garden, Carnarvon Gorge.
To get our 4wd fix we headed over to Lake Nuga Nuga. Camping is allowed here, but there are absolutely no facilities, and the midgies would pick you up and carry you away during the warmer months! Not a challenging drive, but it did require high locked - at least that is something! The track in from Arcadia Valley Rd was rough and somewhat chopped up, but we got through with no problems at all. The lake is the largest freshwater lake in central Qld, and is only about 160 years old. It is the result of a series of natural events which occurred over a short period. Heavy rain and flooding of the Brown River filled the Lake and surrounding swamps. The many dead trees through the water indicate this relatively recent phenomenon.
A cormorant sunning its wings.
Cheers
Anne
Carnarvon CreekThe Rockpool
Looking up at the cliffs. Carnarvon Fantail Palm against the cliff wall. The Art Gallery The Art Gallery - look closely at the etching...this was a site for the "Birds and the Bees" talk. King Ferns, Ward's Canyon, Carnarvon Gorge. Moss Garden, Carnarvon Gorge.To get our 4wd fix we headed over to Lake Nuga Nuga. Camping is allowed here, but there are absolutely no facilities, and the midgies would pick you up and carry you away during the warmer months! Not a challenging drive, but it did require high locked - at least that is something! The track in from Arcadia Valley Rd was rough and somewhat chopped up, but we got through with no problems at all. The lake is the largest freshwater lake in central Qld, and is only about 160 years old. It is the result of a series of natural events which occurred over a short period. Heavy rain and flooding of the Brown River filled the Lake and surrounding swamps. The many dead trees through the water indicate this relatively recent phenomenon.
A cormorant sunning its wings.Cheers
Anne
. I was there again a few Easter's ago and the water looked a little stagnant... at that time, they hadn't seen rain out there for many years. It made me ask, so where does all the water come from. According to the ranger all the sandstone absorbed the water over many centuries (like a sponge) and now it's slowly draining out. Amazing!
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