Katherine Gorge, NT.

Our primary reason for our stop-over in Katherine was to take in The 2 Gorges Boat Tour of Katherine Gorge. This particular tour is very popular with visitors to Katherine, so it was essential for us to book in advance. Katherine Gorge is spectacular but pretty much like all other gorges in Northern Australia, but we are happy that we have been there. 

In the early stages of the gorge the rock formations are not so high.

But as we progress deeper, the vertical cliffs become much higher.

This Johnson Crocodile eventually tired of our intrusion and slide into the water. As they normally do!

Into the second section of the gorge now, the river is narrower and the gorge walls much more rugged.

There are many 'over hangs'.

Caves, such as this one, that has nesting Fairy Martins in it.

During the Record Flood of Katherine in 1998, the water level was above the upper opening on the rock wall.

There are many seepage points along the gorge walls that provided sustenance for vegetation.

You might recall the old Australian Film, "Jedda". Well this is Jedda's Leap that was a feature of the film.

Kununurra, WA.

We enjoyed more of The East Kimberley winter temperatures at Kununurra. Staying for five nights before we leave Western Australia after more than eight months touring the State. We stayed at Kimberleyland Caravan Park and while there I was able to repair two leaky water pipes. It seems strange how these leaks manifest themselves after travelling for over twelve months with no issues!

Looking across Lake Kununurra to the Sleeping Buddha, as viewed from our Caravan Park.

Friendly Johnson Crocodiles come up to the lake edge looking for a 'hand out'.

Rare Gouldian Finches in The Kimberleyland CP Aviary.

There are also Double Barred Finches. I've also seen these in the wild.

Downstream side of The Ord River Irrigation Scheme Diversion Dam. The retained water forms Lake Kununurra.

Initially water was pumped into the Main Irrigation Channel through this Pump House. The pumps are still housed there but the building is now The Pump House Restaurant.

Three delivery pipes from under the Pump House.

The three pipes shown above exit into the cage structure in the foreground and the gravity fed water from Lake Kununurra is flowing past in the background.