Gibb River Road Trip - the amazing Bell Gorge

 

went to amazing bell gorge and had a ball crawling around on the rocks there.  a few parts were incredibly steep and slippery and were more like rock climbing which was cool. it was stunning there. i'd love to go back when i have more time that's for sure.  saw another beautiful lizard sunning himself.  see all photos here Gibb River Road Trip 2011

Gibb River Road Trip - Manning Gorge

talk about heaven. we camped at mt barnett camp ground, right outside the manning gorge walk entrance.  the campsite was nice and quiet and well spaced out.  we slept really well and enjoyed the beautiful stars.  next morning got up at 5am and started on the walk to manning gorge.  it ended up taking about 2 1/2 hours round trip and was worth every step. in fact, i wish this walk was in derby because i would definitely go every day. this i what i've been missing.  it had sandy beaches, beautiful river, craggy rocks, and a beautiful gorge at the end.  we also spotted wallaroo's on the way!  saw the sunrise.  the gorge and it's waterfall was heavenly. next time i plan to swim when there :) see more photos here at Gibb River Road Trip 2011

mom in oz...trip to tunnel creek and windjana gorge

thursday my mom and i set off for an adventure up the gibb.  it was a long and bumpy journey to get there with our teeth rattling and our ears ringing once we finally arrived...but it was worth it. we went to tunnel creek first and it was so beautiful. i went all the way through, wading through the creek water, sometimes up to my waist.  it was pretty spooky. but this is where jandamarra was sighted by his tracker and eventually killed.  went to windjana gorge after that and saw lots of sunbathing crocs and beautiful birds, including a kingfisher.  it was a great day but by the time we got back we were totally exhausted from 6 hours driving on very poor dirt roads and hiking around in the hot australian sun.  i want to go back and take more photos.  see more photos here in the Mom's visit in Derby 2011 Album