We left Silvergull and travelled past Koolan Island where mining iron ore is active again. Once out of the channel and in to the Gutter there were confused seas, however they soon calmed down and had a good run into Dugong Bay. There were some strong tidal flows and whirlpools and you could feel them grabbing the boat and skewing us sideways. Dugong bay, Beautiful scenery – the waterfall only had a trickle of water, however, looks like it would be quite impressive in the wet.
From Dugong we travelled to Talbot Bay, where the Horizontal Waterfalls are located, and anchored near the entrance to Cyclone Creek. The Kimberley Cat is located here, taking tours through the falls. There are a couple of companies operating, sea-planes bring in the punters from Derby and Broome.
The tide flows through narrow gorges resulting in a tumbling torrent or water. There is a 1 metre height difference and the movement of 14 million litres per minute race through the gap in and out of the inland lagoon. The Kimberley Cat took us through on there boat Ocean Prowler. It is absolutely amazing going through in a boat with that much water movement. This has been one of the hi-lights of our trip so far.
We went exploring Cyclone Creek in the dinghy and travelling through the mangroves further up. Only seeing one crocodile, but looked like the sort of place you would find a few. Later we had dinner aboard the Kimberley Cat, the last flight in for the day stay overnight, so they have 10 guests on board. It was nice to get out and not have to cook or do the dishes. They have resident sharks swimming out the back of the boat – wouldn’t want to jump in the water with them – although they did look well fed!
We haven’t had phone or internet for quite a while, and friends of ours are getting married in Perth, so were thinking of them and wishing we could get a message through. Congratulations to Lisa and Gary.
"Do not be too timid or squeamish about your actions.All life is an experiment."
From Dugong we travelled to Talbot Bay, where the Horizontal Waterfalls are located, and anchored near the entrance to Cyclone Creek. The Kimberley Cat is located here, taking tours through the falls. There are a couple of companies operating, sea-planes bring in the punters from Derby and Broome.
The tide flows through narrow gorges resulting in a tumbling torrent or water. There is a 1 metre height difference and the movement of 14 million litres per minute race through the gap in and out of the inland lagoon. The Kimberley Cat took us through on there boat Ocean Prowler. It is absolutely amazing going through in a boat with that much water movement. This has been one of the hi-lights of our trip so far.
We went exploring Cyclone Creek in the dinghy and travelling through the mangroves further up. Only seeing one crocodile, but looked like the sort of place you would find a few. Later we had dinner aboard the Kimberley Cat, the last flight in for the day stay overnight, so they have 10 guests on board. It was nice to get out and not have to cook or do the dishes. They have resident sharks swimming out the back of the boat – wouldn’t want to jump in the water with them – although they did look well fed!
We haven’t had phone or internet for quite a while, and friends of ours are getting married in Perth, so were thinking of them and wishing we could get a message through. Congratulations to Lisa and Gary.
"Do not be too timid or squeamish about your actions.All life is an experiment."
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