King Edward River

Day 7 - Mitchell Falls to King Edward Camp

Friday, 15 June 2012

We all voted we had time to redo a little bit of the walk again and in no time we headed back to Little Merten Falls. This time we found the secret track to the rock art and in behind the falls. This place is mesmerizing. Found myself perched on a flattish rock 'contemplating'. Later, looking around, I could see all the other 4 similarly perched doing the same thing. Just awesome. The sound of the water was huge. The back of the overhang lined with ferns. Back down to the pool for a quick swim, dry out on a rock then swim back to get clothes on before walking back to camp. The drive back to the rest of the 'Mob' seemed a bit longer this time, and the corrugations sharper but it was more apparent you were driving along a plateau with views through the unique Mitchell Plateau Fan Palms to valleys beyond.

Stopped just 4km short of the King Edward River campsite to check out moreRock Art. This stuff really blew us away.

Back to join the others and another swim in delightful crock-free river. Oh this is such a hard life :)

Evening spent around a great campfire, however, as it is not cold we were all sat back always :)

Day 8 - King Edward River to Home Valley

Saturday, 16 June 2012

Back down the Karumba Rd, quick call into Drysdale before pushing on to Home Valley. Once back on the Gibb River Road, conditions improved dramatically. Found a small shady clearing for lunch and got to Home Valley early afternoon. Has been a change of plan, now not camping at the Pentecost River, but staying up at the "resort". Told the river campsite is a dust bowl! Hmmm, not happy Jan. was even unhappier when the entertainment started over in the bar area. Fished out the ear plugs.

Day 11

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Day 12 - Home Valley to Wyndham

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Whoo hoo! We're off. Hoping to drive up the old Karunjie Track. Not sure if it was open. Got about 5km along before we came to a closed gate with sign NO Entry until July, humph. Back we go to try the King River Track. Same thing. Nothing for it but to drive to the end of the Gibb River Road, then head north to Wyndham. Stopped at The Grotto for lunch. Was 135 step down into the canyon, only to discover the water was rather grotty. A large monitor sunning itself on the rocks.

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