This 2.5 kilometre bushwalk in the Geroges River National Park is
entirely off track and not for the faint hearted, a generally recognised
description is
"bush bashing". This is not a walk for the inexperienced and
should not be attempted without preparation, food, water, maps and emergency
equipment.
The walk commenced at the The Basin around 7.20 am as the sun
started to reach into the gorge making photography difficult. At the
same time bright strong sunlight creates some amazing conditions and
effects.
There are two river crossings before the finish point at Freres Crossing.
The first crossing is above the water fall at the Basin. The second crossing
is 500 metres downstream of Freres Crossing. On this day the Bush Fire
Brigade were present from Long Point and Kentlyn, good on em.
On the walk one passes many Gymea Lilies and Grass Trees. The sandstone
cliffs with their caves are worth noting as is the unusual rock formations
on the river bed which resemble the holes on Swiss cheese.
The water flow in the river has been greatly reduced in recent years
as a result of longwall mining, this however makes the river easier to
cross. The water levels are almost at the same level as the drought levels
photographed in January 2009 at the same locations around the Basin -
see Georges
River - The Dieing River. |
