Karijini National Park turned out to be one of our favourite outback adventures yet, a perfect place for us to try out some walking with our Little Bird. We camped at Dales Gorge, a nicely spaced out camp with drop toilets and more trees than we expected. Three nights there gave us a chance for some exploring - we walked into Dales Gorge, past Fortescue Falls and on to Fern Pool which was too deep for a two month old but we both loved getting into the water while Little Bird chilled out on the poolside deck. Next day was overcast, better for walking without sweating ourselves stupid, and better for photos too. We drove across the park and spent some time exploring Kalamina Gorge, a beautiful broad red gorge with gentle cascades and pools. After a relaxed lunch at Karijini Eco Retreat I made a fatal error - I drove to Oxers Lookout, where four of the most dramatic gorges in the park all come together. Little Bird was asleep, and I broke our rule. I stopped the car and got out for a look, and she woke up. The view was awesome. The corrugated drive back across the park with a crying baby - not so awesome.
All up, a beautiful experience and great to finally be out bush again. And one final highlight: at night we felt COLD. After months of constant heat and humidity we couldn't have been happier.
~ posted by gav
~ into Kalamina Gorge
~ Kalamina Falls
~ family selfie
~ chilling at Fern Pool
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