After Glen Davis, we took the Glen Alice road towards Rylstone.
The valley soon opened up into wide pastures, but the cliffs were never too far away.
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Capertee Valley – Part 3
Glen Davis is a small village deep in the heart of the valley. It was established primarily to house the employees of the nearby shale mine, but when that closed the town became a ghost of its former self.
Nothing however takes away from the location. The sandstone cliffs seem to close in the closer you get to the town. This has to be one of the most beautiful, and unique, landscapes in Australia.
Capertee Valley – Part 2
Unlike the most mid Blue Mountains valleys, the Capertee Valley is entirely accessible by car – meaning that we saw some very special views.
We had showers all morning, but the mist and rain made things even more special.
Capertee Valley – Part 1
Now this was completely new territory for me. The Capertee Valley sits on the western edge of the Greater Blue Mountains area, and (as the tourism literature told me) has the distinction of being the widest canyon in the world.
This was my first glimpse of the valley, from the lookout on the Castlereagh Highway.
Even from a distance, one could see the deep valleys and wonderful sandstone rock formations. It is as scenic as the more famous Jamison and Grose Valleys, I think.
Turon River – Part 6
Climbing above the tree-line to the top of the ridge, we can clearly see where bush met pasture.
Turon River – Part 5
There were some wonderful trees by the river. The forest here was more open than in the Blue Mountains. Is it because the soil is different?
Turon River – Part 3
The river was running clear – and very cold.
There are specks of gold to be found in the river, BB told me. Most probably in places where the river bends.
This was gold rush country after all – in the 1850’s. But the place circa 2011 was so serene that it’s hard to imagine it being filled with hundreds of sweaty, dirty, noisy prospectors.
We brought a gold pan but unfortunately didn’t get the time to use it. Another ‘next time’.
Turon River – Part 2
Upstream, the river had opened out into a waterhole. There was a rope swing that told me that this was a well-loved spot. Being late April, it was far too cold to go for a dip. Maybe next time.
Turon River – Part 1
We have recently returned from a few days by the Turon River. We stayed at Turon Gates, a large property that encompasses a large tract of the Turon River and its surrounds.
This was my first time in the area, and I must say that I was impressed by the natural beauty of the place.
Who wouldn’t like to laze awhile but that river bank?
Through the Key Hole
It has been an all-temples tour of Bali, hasn’t it? And here we bid farewell to this fascinating island. Hope you enjoyed the journey.
Static and Silence 