Tuesday 11 June 2019

JUNE 2019 : KIMBERLEY, WA : GIBB RIVER ROAD : DAY 5 : Manning Gorge and Galvan’s Gorge



Luke had a special surprise for us this morning. We were up before dawn, given a prepared toasted sandwich for breakfast, and then marched down to the river in our swimming togs.



The only way across the river is by boat or if you have a large crowd, to swim across. We were surprised that the water temperature was warmer than the air.






The Manning River looked stunning in the early morning light


We set off on our 3 hour return walk


Lots of Bachelor’s Buttons


Luke gave us a guided commentary as we walked


Climbing into Manning Gorge



The walls were illuminated by the morning sun


Hardy carnivorous plants


A refreshing swim


Luke draws our attention to several cave paintings



Far above the waterfall we spied a Euro


On our return a swim across the Manning River to Barnett Station campsite


After lunch we drove about 20 minutes to Galvans Gorge.


A short walk to several water lily ponds and the small gorge





A heron


Wanjina - a mother spirit


A small freshwater crocodile cooling itself



Fun on a rope swing


Green ants. Their abdomens are edible and have a citrus flavour




A butcher bird searching for insects


Fires are left to burn throughout the dry season, unless property is threatened. It clears the spinifex and helps germinate seeds and regrowth.





Lamb shoulder and vegetables cooked in the camp oven for dinner.


M&M

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