Nitmiluk Gorge – Part 3

Rain is a big factor in the Gorge in the Wet. These trees were bent at an incredible angle by the sheer force of water that rushes down-stream.

Cruising Nitmiluk Gorge

And sure enough, rain wasn’t far away that day. I had just landed to view some rock art…

Cruising Nitmiluk Gorge

When the rain came rushing down. Even the pandanus looked forlorn.

Cruising Nitmiluk Gorge

The temperature dropped by 10C in a matter of minutes. Fortunately, I did get a quick glimpse of the 3 metre high rock art on the cliff face before I was forced to return to the boat.

Cruising Nitmiluk Gorge

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