Litchfield

Fantastic couple of days in Litchfield. Far more impressive than I remembered and that is despite all gravel roads being closed and the days being VERY hot. Have met up with the Brownhills now so kids are delighted (and so are we - no whinging!)







Stopped off to look at the Magnetic Termite mounds and Cathedral Termite mounds on the way in to the park. Amazingly the termites aline perfectly north-south to maximise sunshine on the elongated east-west walls and maintain the required temperature during the day. Dan was impressed by the size but on the basis that they are just ants was sure he could push one over.

At the Cascades

Great walk to the Cascades on the first day. Over 30 degrees and worked up a real sweat on the walk in. Crystal clear water cascading over rocks and fantastic rock pools for a swim. Kids had a fantastic time rock hopping (and climbing) down the river through the forest to get back to the car.




Yesterday was busy. Wangi Falls - beautiful but closed to swimming because of crocodiles. Went on to Greenant Creek and another hot walk was rewarded with a spectacular rock pool at the top of a waterfall. Kids all enjoyed jumping over the top of a small waterfall into the deep pool below.

Greenant Creek with Brownhill kids

Tom at Greenant Creek

At Wangi Falls

Afternoon kip in the 33 degree heat and then a trip to Florence Falls in the afternoon. Again spectacular. Able to swim across the deep waterhole and beneath the high waterfalls. Dad completely exhausted after repeatedly dragging the kids through the strong currents to cling to the wall beneath the falls - now that Dan is 6 he is up for anything and drowning beneath a 50 foot torrential waterfall is fair game!

Enjoyed a nice glass of red courtesy of the Dimmicks. Everyone slept very well last night