We were on the water by 0900 hrs and were immediately rewarded with a basking freshwater crocodile. As we approached it it slid off its rock, gave a growl and entered the water. Pretty quickly we spotted a goanna sunning itself on a rock, it wasn't so easily scared.
The first half of the canoe ride was downstream and downwind so we basically floated along enjoying the views. The gorge was spectacular with its orange sandstone rock enveloping us on the water. After an hour and a half we got to the end of the river or as far as we could go anyway. The river stops at a big slag heap of volcanic rock so we had a snack and then paddled back upstream for a swim in the Fitzroy River. We did see a couple more freshwater crocs and another lizard before we got out of the canoes.
On the way back to camp we stopped off at Cadjaput Hole and were entertained by the Rainbow Bee Eaters grabbing insects off the water while we enjoyed another swim.
There aren't many photos of today's adventures as I wanted to keep the iPhone in the waterproof bag you will just have to believe us when we tell you it was remarkable to have this massive gorge all to ourselves for 3.5 hours.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights at Mornington Wilderness Park where they are doing great things to manage the land and try to regenerate and protect the wildlife.
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