Yesterday's Activities

Hi Doug

Yes we went to the Butterfly gorge a few years back on one of our trips to the Douglas hot springs. Only went the once - rough seasonal track. Nice walk up the sides of the river. We found it easier going to cross over and walk on the other side where there are flood sections with soft sand amongst paper barks rather than take the tourist track scrambling over rocks.

Once there you have to have some flotation as it is quite a swim up to the end. Water was very brown and always makes you a bit wary if you come from the NT. I know it is a long way inland but they still get crocs at Katherine.

I just wait until I hear a German tourist jump in then I figure it is OK. They seem to taste better. Good fun walk and swim. Not as spectacular as Twin falls was. No big sandy beach but a worthwhile thing to do if you are staying at Douglas hot springs.

David

Hi Doug
Great photos

Stephen

As David said it's an interesting walk in and quite a delight when you get there. Here's a few pics from our 2004 visit. Unfortunately no butterflies to be seen when we were there.Had a good swim too.Image Could Not Be FoundHi Doug
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teege

Hi Doug

I enjoyed looking at your photos. Travelling through the north of Australia, we realised just how much preparation had gone into defending Australia, and how far inland the bombing came. After spending a night on Fenton airstrip we went to Douglas Hot Springs for a few days last August. Some travellers had recommended Butterfly Gorge and we went, but did not think it warranted the time driving in. There is a lot more water coming through in your photos than we saw, but it looks rather stirred up and murky. We walked over the top looking down on the pool at first, then rather than try and climb down a 'goat track' we went back and followed the creek
line which was a pleasant walk with some rather large melaleuca trees. Climbing through slimy rocks into the gorge was not fun, and those who went a lot further saw next to no butterflies are were also disappointed. It may be different another time of the year when the water is flowing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the hot springs campground.

Motherhen

Hi, Doug, great pics, thanks. Have been to Butterfly Gorge about 15 years ago, brings back some good memories. Great place due to lack of tourists, lol. Thanks once again.

Gday Doug

My mate and I walked up there in 1969. Looks like it hasn't changed a bit.
Murray

Keep them coming Doug.

your posts, information and pics are often the highlight of my site visits

Cheers

Funny that you should mention Butterfly Gorge. Just met a bloke today in Adelaide who was raving about the place and I had to admit I had neither been there or even heard of it. Your photos live up to his description. Now on my "must do" list

Doug you are a champion.
Keep up the good work.
M.

G'day Doug.
Mate you seem to be spending more time in the air than on the ground. I note with some concern though the oil pressure that was showing in the picture looking out the front of the cockpit. it appeared to be on the lower end of the scale.

KenC