This is the second part of our trip on the Gibb River Road…..
We have taken a few days off the Gibb River onto the Kalumbaru road with the intent of seeing Mitchell Falls. The track in from Drysdale Station took about 5 hours, 3 of which was very corrugated and rocky, so we arrived around 3pm and set up our campsite. This morning we got up early and tackled the 2 hour walk to the main falls. It was hot and humid but at least we got there by 10am and had plenty of time for a swim and some snacks and a walk around to the lookout. On the way back we then took the helicopter transfer option, about 6mins flying over the falls in a figure 8 with no doors on the copter so a chance for some photos and an adrenilan pumping ride. Here are a few pics from the walk to the falls, lookouts and from the chopper!
Back on the Gibb River Road again, we returned to Drysdale station for one night after the long bumpy road. Treated ourselves to a meal out in their restaurant which had a choice of 2 meals – chicken tikka was lovely! Managed to not lock myself in the toilet this time which was lucky as there were reports of a brown snake in the amenities block – yikes!! Currently at Manning Gorge for a few nights, after a night at Mt Elizabeth station (which was a litle pricey but had some wildlife in camp), preparing to walk to the gorge and have a swim in the morning. Lots of insects trying to infiltrate my tent and another humid night. They say that it is about 5 degrees warmer than average for this time of year and its been really humid as well. Makes the swims in the rivers and waterholes more enjoyable anyway.
The walk out to the Manning gorge today was rocky and hot but we were rewarded at the end with a lovely swimming spot and a waterfall to cool off. About 3 hours round trip followed by a swimming the local waterhole. In the afternoon we did a quick drive to Galvins Gorge for a walk and then back to camp for showers. Lots of water involved today ☺
Spent a couple of nights at Chandley River, a lovely grassy campsite and did some of the 4wd tracks and short walks to some of the swimming spots. Met a tour guide during one of the walks who chatted to us a bit about his tours and travels and also caught up with a couple who we have met at a few spots along the Gibb. Had a rum and a chat last night as we will probably not cross paths again. Have arrived today at Silent Grove campsite and setup for couple of nights. A busy spot as one of the most popular gorges is 10k drive away, plan for tomorrow.
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