lso anchored nearby. This morning we travel down the Hunter River in the tinnys. The scenery as we move down the river is qui
te wonderful with big cliff faces and mangroves. The mangroves are dense and the river narrows as we head for a rock landing – lots of black mud. Today’s walk is quite arduous, lots of clambering over boulders and some distance from our drop off point.
So that you have some idea on the type of climb it was.
We are on a tight timeline today as it is Helicopter Day. Trippy will be picking Stephen, myself, Suzanne and Adrian up before the others as we are the first to take the ride at 11.15am. After a number of wrong turns we eventually find the waterhole, a small oasis in the rocks, with a trickle of water falling over the rocks into the pool below. The crew, as u
sual, look for the highest rock to jump off and the girls finally talk the whole group into a synchronized swimming move. 
Group Synchronicity
Tim on the highest rock
Because it has taken us so long to get to the waterhole it was a case of a quick swim for us and we begin the walk back to meet Trippy. Clive leads the way with Adrian going his own way (which has become the norm by now). We seemed to be going in circles and that would be because we were. We realised this when the group behind us were suddenly in front of us. Really Gronk, you are supposed to know where you are going!
We finally find Trippy and head off at a rapid rate of knots to get back to the boat. To save time we make a decision on where we will sit in the helicopter and Trippy gives us a briefing on what we are allowed to take. We fly off the tinny and down to our ruuuum to change. We only have 5 minutes but Suzanne and I manage a shower, get changed and am back on deck in time to see the helicopter landing on top of the boat. Who would have thunk!!
Much excitement as we climb aboard and lift off. The others arrive back and are on the river to wave frantically as do we. The ride was very smooth and the scenery breathtaking. The vastness of the Kimberley is more evident from above, magnificent cliff faces, unending kilometres of spinifex grass and rocks, lots of fresh water springs, creeks, rivers and of course the Mitchell Falls. We spent 45 minutes flying around. The return via Prince Frederick Harbour to the GE was visually awesome. All agreed it was a wonderful experience. See video below.
It is only lunchtime and already we have had a packed day. Everyone is on a high and finding it difficult to settle down for our afternoon kip – we sound like 3 year olds! Stephen has bought a wardrobe of fluorescent tee-shirts with him and Trippy has christened him Fluro Boy. Today’s choice is a bright green number. We promise to have the green flag flying if we have barra on board.
At 3.30 we are out fishing and they are literally jumping out of the water. Adrian lands another barra then Tim lands the grandmother of all barra. After quite a struggle he eventually gets it into the boat. We madly wave the green flag to the other tinnys. It is 96 cm…… to big to keep. Lots of photos and video before we put it back. You couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.
We return to the boat as the sun sets. Warren has also caught a very good sized barra and breaks out the Verve much too all the girls delight. Curry and sarong night. We are anchored here for the night and will move on at 5am. Meanwhile Timmy dreams of the big catch.
We finally find Trippy and head off at a rapid rate of knots to get back to the boat. To save time we make a decision on where we will sit in the helicopter and Trippy gives us a briefing on what we are allowed to take. We fly off the tinny and down to our ruuuum to change. We only have 5 minutes but Suzanne and I manage a shower, get changed and am back on deck in time to see the helicopter landing on top of the boat. Who would have thunk!!Much excitement as we climb aboard and lift off. The others arrive back and are on the river to wave frantically as do we. The ride was very smooth and the scenery breathtaking. The vastness of the Kimberley is more evident from above, magnificent cliff faces, unending kilometres of spinifex grass and rocks, lots of fresh water springs, creeks, rivers and of course the Mitchell Falls. We spent 45 minutes flying around. The return via Prince Frederick Harbour to the GE was visually awesome. All agreed it was a wonderful experience. See video below.
It is only lunchtime and already we have had a packed day. Everyone is on a high and finding it difficult to settle down for our afternoon kip – we sound like 3 year olds! Stephen has bought a wardrobe of fluorescent tee-shirts with him and Trippy has christened him Fluro Boy. Today’s choice is a bright green number. We promise to have the green flag flying if we have barra on board.
At 3.30 we are out fishing and they are literally jumping out of the water. Adrian lands another barra then Tim lands the grandmother of all barra. After quite a struggle he eventually gets it into the boat. We madly wave the green flag to the other tinnys. It is 96 cm…… to big to keep. Lots of photos and video before we put it back. You couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.We return to the boat as the sun sets. Warren has also caught a very good sized barra and breaks out the Verve much too all the girls delight. Curry and sarong night. We are anchored here for the night and will move on at 5am. Meanwhile Timmy dreams of the big catch.
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