KATHERINE  GORGE  (NITMILUK)

We spent three days in the beautiful Kath.Gorge area.  Quite hot & humid, early one morning we had a go at one of the walks, which took us up some steep steps to a lookout.  Worth the effort, as we had a great view up and down the Katherine River.  We kept going along the top of the escarpment, and followed the track through the bush, eventually returning to the camping area about an hour and a half later.  Great to have a cool-off in the pool.  Lots of flying foxes in the trees - flapping their "wings" to get cool, but fortunately the trees weren't overhanging the water we were swimming in.  Not a great odour!!  Couldn't swim in the river due to currents being too strong, and the chance of salties being in the water. We didn't feel like jumping in to find out.   Lots of cute little wallabies in the park, obviously used to people.  The highlight for us was a cruise up the river, to the third gorge.  Fantastic scenery.  Spotted one freshwater crocodile.  Near the end of the 3rd gorge, we walked up to a Lilypond pool fed by a waterfall.  This was high enough up to be safe for a swim.  And it was beautiful.  I usually take my time getting into the water - but not up here.  Especially when you're feeling hot & sticky.  Both went straight in!  Back in the "old" days when we were here with the boys, we had canoed up to the end of the third gorge.  Can't believe how fit we were.