Day 4 - Carnarvon Gorge

I went to bed and lay there with only a sheet over me, it was still very hot! Then in the night I progressively pulled on one, then two sleeping bags!  I got up to find that the fridge had settled down to its new environment and diet and everything was nicely frosted up.

I had breakfast then set off for a walk along the gorge. I had decided not to go very far so I headed to my favourite bit – the amphitheatre. On the way back I branched off to see the Moss Garden. Both of these side gorges are in deep shade and were quite cool but the rest of the walk was anything but cool. When I got back I checked with my car which told me that it was 36°C.  A 10 km walk up and down hills in mid 30’s temperatures is not good for me! But I’m glad I did it – this is really a splendid spot and I always enjoy it. But tomorrow may be a rest day!

I had planned to go up Boolimba Bluff which is a long and very steep climb up to the rim of the gorge. There are magnificent views from up there but I am not going to do it in this weather.