Katherine Gorge!


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February 23rd 2006
Published: February 26th 2006
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We arose early this morning to drive the short (29km) distance from the Kookaburra YHA hostel in Katherine to the Katherine Gorge visitor centre where we parked the car and began a 5km trek through the gorge system and parkland to a rock waterfall and pool where we were quick to decloth and jump in.

The water was stunningly refreshing after walking for an hour in early morning heat and to stand on the ledge underneath the waterfall was not only exhilerating and refreshing but an amazing way to relax and remember how lucky we are. It wasnt too long before a tour bus pulled in and another 16 people did pretty much the same thing as us, diving off the rocks and splashing around having a great time. After chatting to them for a while we noted that they had just come into Katherine and were staying at the same hostel as us so we made some new friends and promises of evening drinking which later ensued back at the hostel.

The tour group left and we stayed another 2 hours just soaking up some sun and swimming around under the water fall before an arduous 1 hour
It's a long way down!!It's a long way down!!It's a long way down!!

Trying not to lose my footing as I show off the Gorge!
return trek through the midday sun to our car and the return drive to Katherine where we joined the tour group in the hostel swimming pool before attacking a few cold beers and an evening BBQ. Most definitely one of the best days of the trip so far.

Mike


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Colling off after the walk!Colling off after the walk!
Colling off after the walk!

Piccy of me under the waterfall - well refreshing!!!
Beem me up Scottie!Beem me up Scottie!
Beem me up Scottie!

Because the pool is so deep you can jump and dive in off the rock cliff sides! Jumping In! - Me In Action Shot!
Waterfalltastic!Waterfalltastic!
Waterfalltastic!

What a waterfall!


26th February 2006

you lucky g*t
Ace pics mate, looks good place to cool off. I'll be there in october, can't wait

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