Day 235 – 9th October 2011
Big Rock Camp, Bartle Frere Trail, Wooroonooran National Park, QLD
Well we thought we would get a good sleep at this secluded park but didn’t take into account that someone might throw a party at the neighbouring private property. So with not much sleep, we got up early and drove to Josephine Falls where the overnight Bartle Frere Trail starts. We started walking around 7:30 and walked to Big Rock Camp (base camp – 3km - 1h45) located next to a creek, a good spot to top up your water supplies and have a swim to cool down. After a short rest we left our hiking gear at base camp and took our day pack to climb Broken Nose a 520m climb over 2km distance (922m ABSL) which offered wonderful views towards the coast and surroundings. Here we had lunch before heading back down to base camp to set up the tent and have a refreshing swim. The remainder of the day we relaxed after all the climbing is this sticky hot weather and had a nice simple pasta meal for tea. We went to bed early, tired from the day’s walking, however not before noticing the many fireflies (glow worms) hovering around the rainforest.
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| We arrived early morning at Josephine Falls |
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| Ready for our walk |
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| Tricky creek crossing |
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| Walking in the rainforest |
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| We arrived at base camp |
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| Which way should we go? |
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| Walk to Broken Nose |
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| At the top of Broken Nose |
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| Nice views |
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| Nice views |
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| Having a rest at the top |
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| and lunch |
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| Back at base camp setting up the tent |
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| Cooling off the feet in the nice cold water |
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| Enjoying a refreshing swim |
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| Relaxing at the campsite |
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| Making dinner |
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| Having dinner |
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| Great place to camp |
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