KAKADU LANDSCAPE

Photos featuring a part of the Kakadu National Park that we visited in September 2011.

Richard

THE NORTH ESK RIVER AT CORRA LINN

The North Esk River is a delightful waterway. It rises in Tasmania's Northeast Highlands and meets the Tamar River in the city of Launceston.

Richard

BACK TO KATHERINE GORGE

Remembering our trip to the Katherine Gorge in the Northern Territory last year......

Richard

TROPICAL WATERFALLS 1.

The Little Millstream Falls, near Ravenshoe in Far North Queensland.

Richard

NEW YEAR'S GREETING

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

Today's photo is of the North Esk River, about 25 minutes' drive from where I live in Launceston, Tasmania.

Richard

FIRST BASIN, CATARACT GORGE LAUNCESTON

This iconic place is just 4 kilometres from my home. The area pictured is about 70 metres deep and extremely cold throughout the year. In the Summer it is very popular with swimmers. They are certainly brave!

Richard

DUCK REACH LOOKING WEST

Today's photo was taken from the Duck Reach carpark on a drizzly, late Winter's day. Flood waters have made their way down from the highlands.

Richard

DUCK REACH

To the west of the Cataract Gorge lies Duck Reach. Access is via a well-built pathway and once on the valley floor you are treated to some superb scenery. For the next few days I will be posting photos from this location. This area provides excellent material for the keen artist and photographer.

Richard

CATARACT GORGE 6.

I love the composition in this photo. The way the  small, central rock is jammed between two very large rocky outcrops is quite spectacular. How did it get there?

Richard

CATARACT GORGE 2.

Today's photo of the Cataract Gorge is taken from a walkway on the eastern side with the city of Launceston in the background and the Tamar River. There is a second walkway alongside the red-roofed building on the left hand side that  is sealed and provides easy access to the Gorge for visitors of all ages.

The walkway to the right is known as the "Zig Zag Path" and is a more strenuous way of seeing the Gorge and is very popular with those into physical fitness regimes. This side involves some climbing on a good track  but the rewards are the spectacular views.

Richard