3 nights planned for here with not much on the agenda. Geikie Gorge was the one thing I wanted to do, as I remember doing this back in 1982 when I was here with my mum and dad.
We did an early morning trip on our second day in Fitzroy Crossing. Even at 8am the sun was quite warm. The boat was an open boat with no roof. We saw 16 freshwater crocs according to Hannah's count. There is only freshwater crocs in this Gorge although they said the salty is making its way back into the Gorge. It was an hour trip and again we were lucky enough to have a great guide. During the wet season the signs of where the water gets to is quite extraordinary. The kids enjoyed themselves but we have discovered any trips longer than an hour Hannah starts to fidget and get a bit bored.
The rest of our time at Fitzroy Crossing was spent catching up on washing (unfortunately this doesn't seem to stop while on holidays), swimming, having morning tea, swimming, drinking and chilling. We did find the caravan park's bar and restaurant was worth a visit each afternoon especially when the beer supplies were running low and you are unable to purchase full strength takeaway in Fitzroy Crossing without paying the earth (there was another gentleman who paid $57 for a slab of Hahn Light). This was much needed as we had been all go from Kalumburu to Derby to find out about the car. It was also quite warm during the day (34 degrees) so not doing much or doing things in the morning was more acceptable to the kids.
We did an early morning trip on our second day in Fitzroy Crossing. Even at 8am the sun was quite warm. The boat was an open boat with no roof. We saw 16 freshwater crocs according to Hannah's count. There is only freshwater crocs in this Gorge although they said the salty is making its way back into the Gorge. It was an hour trip and again we were lucky enough to have a great guide. During the wet season the signs of where the water gets to is quite extraordinary. The kids enjoyed themselves but we have discovered any trips longer than an hour Hannah starts to fidget and get a bit bored.
The rest of our time at Fitzroy Crossing was spent catching up on washing (unfortunately this doesn't seem to stop while on holidays), swimming, having morning tea, swimming, drinking and chilling. We did find the caravan park's bar and restaurant was worth a visit each afternoon especially when the beer supplies were running low and you are unable to purchase full strength takeaway in Fitzroy Crossing without paying the earth (there was another gentleman who paid $57 for a slab of Hahn Light). This was much needed as we had been all go from Kalumburu to Derby to find out about the car. It was also quite warm during the day (34 degrees) so not doing much or doing things in the morning was more acceptable to the kids.
Wall closer to the water in Geikie Gorge
Geikie Gorge
Not a great photo, but these are birds nests under the wall made of clay
Kicking back and relaxing on the boat cruise
Geikie Gorge
Can you spot the face on the wall?
Geikie Gorge (love the reflections)
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