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Lady Edith Falls

15th - 18th June 2016

Lady Edith Falls. WOW another gem. We only planned to stay two nights but added another night.

Lady Edith Falls is in the same National Park as Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park. It was a leisurely 50 klm drive with a short stop in Katherine to replenlish the mozzie coils. A neccessity every evening at sunset.


Got the camp all set up, looked up across the grass and who should be walking towards us? The Devaneys!!! We had no idea they would be here. Lots of pointing and laughing and "bullshit" Fun fun fun!!!

The falls have a huge waterhole. The water here is mostly spring fed, with some water that seeps through the rock from wetlands. Phenomenal amount of water. And perfect for swimming!


The lower waterfall and waterhole. There are more up above this waterfall.


Hours spent floating around in the noodle chair.


Phil and Dee practicing their synchronised swimming!


They've got the moves!


Our turn.


 Opposite end of the the waterhole.


Phil doing his Buddha pose.


Deb and Harry.


Taking my noodle and going home!


Harry and I. So much fun under the waterfall.




The park grounds are lovely. So much green grass. Also a kiosk with Barra Burgers. The boys were happy about that. We spent most of the day down here by the water. Bliss!


Next day off for a trek to do the Top Falls loop walk. Looking down to the lower waterhole. 


First glimpse of the top falls.


The rock pools up the top are sensational.




Cool off time before the next 3klm stint.




Up and off again. Harry leading the way.








The second part of the trail is very rocky. Very similar to Girraween National Park at Stanthorpe. Stunning.


Back down as the sun is setting.


Returned to the lower waterhole as the moon was rising.


Took this one for Dezzi. He has always been obsessed with jet trails!

I loved the Top Falls so much I headed back up the next afternoon on my lonesome. Absolutely beautiful.








I could spend hours here just letting water roll around me. Bit bright without the sunnies though!
















Didn't want to leave.


Soaking up the colours changing as the sun started to set.






Love, love, love,this place. We will be staying here again on our way back down from Darwin on our way over to the Gibb River Road. Yippee!

Big City here we come.

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