Rock pools, waterfalls and the odd snake….

The last two days have been wonderful- yesterday walking through Hancocks Gorge to a waterfall and a swimming hole. We walked about 3k and descended into the gorge down the rocks, and followed it down til we thought we could go no further. There we met a young Aussie couple, who encouraged us to strip off and swim for it- and was it worthwhile!

Through the pool and into a natural amphitheatre in the rocks, then through a gully only three feet wide, to another pool at the top of three waterfalls. What a wonderful sight! Returning we came cross a small snake- we are told that the little ones are the worst so we gave it a wide berth.

Afternoon we moved on to another site which turned out to be a little more primitive- long drop toilets, no water at all and no amenities! This is getting very near to the edge of our comfort zone.

But after a good night’s sleep we walked to Dales Gorge, where we descended again to Fortescue Falls, an idyllic pool at it’s base with singing frogs. A short walk took us another small waterfall with a swimming hole below, with fruit bats in the trees.

A much longer walk down another gorge, along rocks, some of which were stratified and others plainly volcanic, crossing and re-crossing the stream, we eventually arrived at Circular Pool, again beneath a waterfall, where we jumped in for a swim along with a few other intrepid gorge walkers. It was bl****  cold!

What a great three days, but it is time to move on- many more things to see and people to meet.