We did a trip which took us to Lake Argyle and then on to boat for a trip along the Ord River which was fantastic. We also visited the Durack Homestead. The Durack family migrated to Australia from Ireland in the early 1800’s and settled in the Kimberleys.
You may know the novel Kings in Grass Castles about the Durack family, written by Mary Durack.
The boat trip along the Ord River and the gorge was on a very fast craft that darted around rocks and trees in the river as it raced along in sections. I didn’t like that so much when the boat lurched from side to side at speed. The scenery along the way was absolutely stunning. Towering jagged mountains on each side of this massive river form a deep gorge. The water at the beginning was very fast flowing It has lots of lush pandanus ferns, reeds and lily pads. We saw a few freshwater crocs sunning themselves on the rocks. They’re not nearly as aggressive as the salties and are often timid and will disappear under the water when a boat approaches.
We moored the boat at a little inlet and climbed up the embarkment to a spot with some tables and chairs and we had some afternoon tea before getting back on the boat.
A little further along the river widens dramatically and it is no longer visibly flowing. It is a deep emerald green colour and as smooth as glass. As the sun begins to go down, the mountains, trees and lush foliage at the edge all reflect magnificently in the river. A truly awesome sight.
During the wet season the river can rise by more than 10 metres and becomes extremely dangerous with high waves and a torrential flow, ripping out trees and plants and sweeping them into the torrent.
You may know the novel Kings in Grass Castles about the Durack family, written by Mary Durack.
The boat trip along the Ord River and the gorge was on a very fast craft that darted around rocks and trees in the river as it raced along in sections. I didn’t like that so much when the boat lurched from side to side at speed. The scenery along the way was absolutely stunning. Towering jagged mountains on each side of this massive river form a deep gorge. The water at the beginning was very fast flowing It has lots of lush pandanus ferns, reeds and lily pads. We saw a few freshwater crocs sunning themselves on the rocks. They’re not nearly as aggressive as the salties and are often timid and will disappear under the water when a boat approaches.
We moored the boat at a little inlet and climbed up the embarkment to a spot with some tables and chairs and we had some afternoon tea before getting back on the boat.
A little further along the river widens dramatically and it is no longer visibly flowing. It is a deep emerald green colour and as smooth as glass. As the sun begins to go down, the mountains, trees and lush foliage at the edge all reflect magnificently in the river. A truly awesome sight.
During the wet season the river can rise by more than 10 metres and becomes extremely dangerous with high waves and a torrential flow, ripping out trees and plants and sweeping them into the torrent.
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