Western Queensland National Parks - 19 Apr

It was pretty cold during the night and John measured the temperature at 4.9oC, although it soon warmed up when the sun rose. Darryl found the artwork near our campsite, so we headed up for a look.

(John's photo)

Our first driving trip of the day took us to Lots Wife pillar past many lovely White Cypress. 

(John's photo)

Lots Wife Sandstone pillar (John's photo)

(John's photo)

The huge ants nest holes had us confused at first as there were no ants visible above, perhaps they are a nocturnal species.

Kookaburra cave was a little walk, (with lots more interesting things to see on the way), to a cave with more artwork. It seemed to be a moister area with mosses on the rocks.

(Darryl's phtoto)

(John's photo)

(John's photo)

(John's photo)

We had decided to have lunch under a shady tree before looking at Marlong Arch, and while there Ranger Bruce came along. He answered lots of our questions, including confirming the Angophera (red eucalyptus trees). The Arch itself was very interesting with more art.

Angophera eucalyptus

A long time ago you coud drive your car through the arch (John's photo)

(John's photo)

Marlong Plain (John's photo)

Calling in at Dargonelly Hole camping area on our way back we decided that we were extremely happy with our choice of campsite.

(Dell's photo)

(Dell's photo)

We arrived back at our camping ground to find a few new residents. Darryl had set up the camp shower, and after all of us having as much as they wanted, we still had some hot water. Dell and I headed to the back of the ground where there was a National Trail walker with his tent. Daniel was from Ottawa and really appreciated the hot shower, and joined us at dinner later for a chat. We also entertained a couple, John and Sue, from a neaby caravan.

(Dell's photo)