lachydragon Says: One of the first of the many creek crossings, Louisa creek is a good place to pick up some fresh water. Here is a picture of Dad crossing (somewhat shakily) over the creek. You have a rope to help guide you and keep steady as you cross. There is quite a long stretch of...
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lachydragon Says: This is the landing at Melaleuca airstrip. You look out the front and see a roughly rectangular strip of gravel and the little Cessna bounces (yes, it bounces!) down to deliver you safely to Melaleuca. A wonderful way to start the trip. Flights are run by Par-Avion...
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This is the landing at Melaleuca airstrip. You look out the front and see a roughly rectangular strip of gravel and the little Cessna bounces (yes, it bounces!)...
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The South-West National Park is a massive expanse of over 6000 square kilometers taking up much of the South Western corner of Tasmania. This area has no vehicular access and is only criscrossed by......
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Much furore has existed around this magnificent waterway. The damming of the Franklin and the Gordon Rivers saw the full emergence of Australia's Green movement in the 1960's. The full story is well...
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