In Katherine Gorge, the rock faces were different again from around Alice. We had time in Katherine to go on one of about 6 choices of tours while the train waited for us.
The one that got away... He was sunning himself, and as the boat rounded the rock I hoped to get a better view, but he decided to slip into the water.
A view down the gorge as we walked past the rapids to pick up another boat for the rest of the trip.
Also on the walk, rock art showing a roo. The red ochre is the most durable of the colors used. They say it penetrates about an inch and a half into the rock, whereas the other colors don't go as far. Then as the rock weathers, only the deepest colors remain, so the red is often dated at 20,000 years or more.
A view along the gorge
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