Left Derby early after handing Rosie off to Reg and Jenny who we'd met yesterday on the jetty. After 5 mins talking they offered to look after Rosie for the day - people are great!.
Off down the track from Derby and onto the Gibb River Road - 130km (about half sealed) then turn off to Tunnel Creek and another 60km down the road. This part of the road pretty good with only some patches where the corrugations got rough.
We arrived at Tunnel Creek and found a lot of others with the same idea as us.
There is a walk through the creek that goes in 1km and return. We started of through the rocks to the entrance and then into the water. While Sean was making his way through the water a small freshwater croc slid into the water just beside him.
About half way along there is an open area where the roof has caved in.
Then another stretch through the dark and the water to the opening at the other end.
Really enjoyed this walk and had fun going through the water. Next we backtrack 30km to Windjana National Park. Along the way we pass through Fairfield Station.
Then we arrived at Windjara Gorge. A lovely walk up the gorge where there are many freshwater crocs and some beautiful scenery. The surrounding cliffs are ancient barrier reef systems and its easy to see the old reef structure.
Just at the start of the gorge walk there is a large stage set up for a unique concert which happens to be on tonight - the main act is called Jandamara after a local aborigine who was killed here in late 1800s. This afternoon's act also includes Paul Kelly (here he is warming up).
Then the trip back to Derby we had a chance to check out some wildflowers and snap some of the amazing array of boab trees including this ancient giant as well as the one that is growing horizontally.
Made it back and picked up the dog who enjoyed her day away from us.
The Campbells
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