Aboriginal people have lived throughout the area for thousands of years. It is important to the Mak Mak Marranunggu (northern portion), Werat and Waray (southern portion) Aboriginal people whose Ancestral Spirits formed the landscape, plants and animals and are still present in the landscape today.
The day we went there it was 35degC, a lovely winter's day though rather warm. The waterfalls are a welcome sight with many people taking advantage of the water to cool down.
Buley Rockhole, the above two photos.
Florence Falls above.
Tomer Falls, above. Hardly any water was flowing.
Wangi Falls, above 3 photos.
what a beautiful place. I feel like going for a soak.
ReplyDeleteDid you get right in!
DeleteSchöne Bilder vom Wasserfall und den Felsen.
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Noke
Thanks. It is a scenic place.
DeleteThe waterfalls are beautiful, so dramatic. It would be fun to swim under one and a great way to cool off.
ReplyDeleteIt sure would be. I didn't take my bathers :)
DeleteGood place to enjoy the freshness of the water, on hot days, and at the same time indulge in the beauty of the landscape.
ReplyDeletekisses
Certainly was and is a refreshing place in winter suns.
DeleteThat seems to be a remarkable number of people enjoying the cooling waters.
ReplyDeleteBeing so close to Darwin - only 100 kms I suppose this may have been a weekend
for the Darwinites to get out of the city and/or tour buses for visitors stop here
for a rest. Or is there a big camping area connected to the Park?
Anyhow it sure looks inviting on a 35c day. Hopefully there are warning signs about
the dangers of diving straight in because of hidden rocks and logs???
Great report Margaret of one of the treasures of the far North.
Cheers
Colin
There is a caravan park before you arrive at the the first waterfall.
DeleteNo warning signs for logs...i didn't see any warning signs at all but i guess i missed seeing them...garking about i suppose..
We went there on a tour bus and we all went swimming. It is one of the most beautiful National Parks I have visited.
DeleteOh did you...bet it was fun. It is a lovely park..
DeleteCroc free zone, I guess, but is that guarantee? The falls and the pool look very refreshing.
ReplyDeleteNo it's not guaranteed Andrew but no one seemed to be looking either. I expect the Rangers know if any are about..
DeleteWhat a great landscape. It is fantastic setting. 35C degrees is very warm.
ReplyDeleteYes it's warm for winter.
DeleteWhat a glorious place. Love that water, and the drama of the landscape. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. It is worth visiting.
DeleteI have fond memories of these falls, but also a little fear as I recall the guide telling us something about fresh water crocodiles - "but don't worry they don't attack like salt water crocodiles" - joke or not, I wasn't too keen on staying the water for too long ;-)
ReplyDeleteFair enough on thst, i wouldn't go in at all if a croc was about, even though they would probably be smaller.
DeleteLooks like a good swimming hole,
ReplyDeleteI've heard that crocks don't like fast moving water but this might not be true.
Merle......
Merle
DeleteThat is 100% correct. There would be no crocs in that waterfall area.
The Government and Aboriginal park rangers would have never opened the area if crocs
were anywhere NEAR that area.
Colin
That could be true about running water.
DeleteThere are croc fences which can't necessarily be seen there.
that looks like a fun place to swim
ReplyDeleteI didn't go for one but those that were in the water were having great fun.
DeleteOnce again, fabulous photos of fabulous areas. It is true...it has been proven over and over again, we do live in a wonderful country. And I thank you for sharing some of it with us. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteWe do live in a wonderful land..
It's a very lovely area; nice to see people enjoying the water and picnicking.
ReplyDeleteYes it is..a rather special place at the Top End.
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