Day 72 - Sir John Gorge canoe trip at Mornington

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Canoeing on Sir John Gorge at Mornington was to be a highlight of the trip: A gourmet lunch from the restaurant. Three canoes (one each through the three sections of the gorge). Sir John Gorge exclusively for us to share with the wildlife.

This was a fabulous trip, exploring different areas and looking for the next canoe when we finished the previous section.

We had lunch at a little beach and then explored up a gully which led to a secluded and shady pond which was fed by a small creek. Sharing our swimming pond with a water monitor was fabulous. On our return trip, in the middle section, we saw a huge barramundi sleeping on its side on a rock ledge just 30 cm below the water. We thought it might be dead but it quickly swam off when Georgi prodded its tail with her paddle! It seems that barra often snooze in warm shallow waters.

We took our time returning, letting the mighty Fitzroy River lead us back home to the camp where we dined in the restaurant.

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Photos

Paddling in the shade of the gorge
Already it's starting to get hot and we head for cover

Sir John Gorge
All this for us for the entire day!

Did you say lunch was ready?
This water monitor wanted us to feed him

Did I miss lunch?
This water monitor went fishing for his own lunch

A shady pond
Ideal to cool off after lunch (bush tucker man swimming style)

Comments

[Huxtables]

Sensational
What an amazing day! We need to go back and take this canoe trip. We love the photos. Cheers The Huxs

[LennyGeorgi]

Sir John
Georgi would love to look after the girls while you do the canoe trip up Sir John Gorge! Cheers Lenny