So you’d think we’d be over gorges but I have to say Lawn Hill Gorge is beautiful. And different being more tropical than the Kimberley, for instance. We’ve loved the walks and swimming (swims needed as much warmer than expected. Could do without the cold showers though!).
On 11/08/2021 we left Gregory driving 100km, mainly on gravel roads, into Lawn Hill Gorge NP. The campground is really well laid out with designated camping spots and an almost new amenities block. Very happy until I realised there is only cold showers….. After a ‘long term’ setup (anti flap and mat) we went to the creek to find where the walks started and where we could swim. We are ready for our 4 night stay.
On 12/08/2021 we got up early for our first walk. We had not intended to do the full circuit (8km) but we just seemed to keep going. A really varied walk. Lots of ups (with fabulous lookouts of the gorge) and downs (to walk along Lawn Hill Creek). Half way we stopped at Indarri Falls for a well earned and much needed swim in the creek. We headed back to the van for a rest before a another swim in the creek and then a cold shower.
On 13/08/2021 we had a lazy day ending with a swim in the creek and another cold shower (which didn’t seem so bad this time….).
On 14/08/2021 the walk we were hoping to do has to be reached by a bridge that has been removed due to storm damage, so we headed on to the Constance Range track (grade 4: experienced bush walkers 😄. We must be getting good because it wasn’t that bad!). Once we scrambled up there was a small circuit that afforded 360degree views. Amazing.
On 15/08/2021 we drove the short distance to Adels Grove to catch up with Karen and Sao for 2 nights. A day of chatting, walking to the river and steaks for dinner courtesy of Karen. Best steaks we have had for ages. Delicious.
On 16/08/2021 we drove back to the NP with Karen to pick up a canoe and paddle up Lawn Hill Gorge. Beautiful and very relaxing.
On 17/08/2021 we both drove for a night at Burke and Wills Roadhouse. On 18/08/2021 we part company (although we may met up along the east coast in September) and head to Normanton to get supplies for our next ‘destination’, Kurumba on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
