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Has anyone been to Butterfly Gorge in the NT, I flew over it yesterday , it looks spectacular, I have uploaded a few photo's for you look at with some great aerial photo's , I can display them much larger

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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 14:59

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 14:59
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.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:18

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:18
Hi Doug
Great photos

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Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:28

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:28
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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Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:31

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:31
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.

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Follow Up By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:43

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:43
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It was late July when we were there and the water was certainly flowing - although not in waterfalls as appear in Doug's photos. We had a very refreshing swim. As you can see the water was a brilliant green.
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 16:21

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 16:21
Hi Teege

There was a barely discernible trickle coming through, and comparing your photos to ours, the water level is quite a bit lower in ours, with rocks showing which are not visible in yours, but similarly green water. Our photos are all from the top. Quite a pretty spot, but nothing special compared to other wonderful places around the northern NT.

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Reply By: Member - John - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:39

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 15:39
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.
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 23:48

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 23:48
Great place due to lack of tourists - maybe 15 years ago John. No lack of tourists when we went there last year.

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Reply By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 18:46

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 18:46
Gday Doug

My mate and I walked up there in 1969. Looks like it hasn't changed a bit.
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Reply By: Member - bungarra (WA) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 19:22

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 19:22
Keep them coming Doug.

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

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Reply By: Member - Mfewster(SA) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 19:37

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 19:37
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
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Reply By: Member - Mal and Di (SA) - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 19:50

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 19:50
Doug you are a champion.
Keep up the good work.
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Follow Up By: The Boss - Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 20:46

Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 at 20:46
I'l second that.

I really admire the knowledge and admiration Doug has for all the WW2 sites. Its very interesting when Doug is doing the teaching.

Keep it up Doug.

All the best

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Reply By: Ken65 - Monday, Feb 22, 2010 at 22:27

Monday, Feb 22, 2010 at 22:27
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.

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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Monday, Feb 22, 2010 at 23:22

Monday, Feb 22, 2010 at 23:22
The gauges are OK you might have been looking at the Temp' , the far right one,

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