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27 Sep 2018: Mitchell River
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair, Gael Reid
It was early evening as we approached Echo...
We selected a nice spot to camp beside a dam.
Bravely or stupidly we pitched our tents on...
Before setting off on Friday morning our...
After a short walk we reached Bluff Lookout...
There were glimpses of the river among the...
Before continuing on the Mitchell River Walk...
There was no water flow and it was easy to...
We chose the route less walked to get us...
Once on the track the signs indicated the...
Initially the track hugged the river's edge.
Then it was a steady climb to a a higher...
The river could be seen washing over the...
A mystery cave attracted some attention.
The rugged far bank, too, had signs of...
It was never a dull walk and the river views...
The track continued to climb and descend...
Each ascent brought with it more stunning...
As we approached The Amphitheatre the river...
The Amphitheatre Lookout was a good spot to...
The outlook on the river and cliffs was...
Our route took us along the cliff edge with...
Our Leader displaying her thorough...
Just checkin'.
Ambling along.
The Whip.
This must be the right way.
Looking back we could see the cliff face...
The track down from the cliff tops was sharp...
We reached camp by mid-afternoon and settled...
A neighbourly wombat minded its own business.
On Saturday morning we set off for a day...
Uninhibited views of the Mitchell River were...
At one point we dropped down from the higher...
Morning tea among many less than fabulous...
Once through the scrub the river edge opened...
It was relatively benign for our visit and...
Signs of wombat activity were everywhere.
We found a less scrubby route to get us back...
The surroundings were constantly changing.
A pause to douse the fire of an...
The vast expanse of the Angusvale camping...
Lunch was near a lookout point overlooking...
We descended a small gully with the river...
Back at camp a small fire warded off the...
Ian and Jill loving the warmth.
A frosty night raised steam above the river...
Not a happy camper!!!
There were some odd behaviours and make...
Nearly ready to go.
We had the pleasure of experiencing again...
More of the same.
By chance we came across a group of...
Climbing back up to the cliffs above The...
It was first-class seating.
And here they come! Style without spills...
The fun was over and we still had the hill...
We were not alone. A large Monitor
Fortunately it chose to go its own way.
A side trip to the Den of Nargun was on the...
The path wandered through a cool and shaded...
It was a bit of a scramble towards the end.
The visit was worth the effort. The Den of...
A sharp climb up from the Den of Nargun...
Refreshments were all the go at the hut. A...
Our leader too felt the burden of...
