Fitzroy Crossing and Geike Gorge – 27 to 30 July 2010

From Derby we took the Great Northern Highway to Fitzroy Crossing located on the western bank of the Fitzroy River, at what used to be a major crossing point before bridges were built. The town has been relocated, although the Crossing Inn, the original hotel is still in its location on the bank of the Fitzroy River. We stayed at the Fitzroy River Lodge.

Geike Gorge, which is carved by the Fitzroy River through the ancient Devonian Limestone is 20 kilometers from Fitzroy Crossing. We took a boat trip up the gorge and walked through the Gorge on the Jarrambayah Walk, followed by a picnic in the Gazebo at the information area.

The Gorge has the usual fresh water crocodiles, rock wallabies, and a rufous night heron, for some reason still out in the middle of the day.