We are embracing retirement, and making the most of it.

We knew we were never going to sit still for long, so whilst we are happy and healthy we will be out and about seeing the world………… full time.

We are out of the fast lane and taking the slow road ahead

Friday, 26 February 2021

Mossman Gorge and Mamu Skywalk

We try to pick at least one day each week to visit and explore the region, and within 1 1/2 hours north of Cairns at the southern end of the Daintree NP we visited Mossman Gorge, and 1 1/2 hours south of Cairns we did the Mamu Skywalk in the Wooroonoon NP.

Mossman Gorge
The Mossman River was fast flowing, cascading over rocks, and included a suspension bridge and a 4km rainforest walk. Plenty of spots for a quick dip and cool off in the side creeks that meander through the rainforest but swimming in the actual river was not advised.

The rainforest was lush and green, the tall mangled trees with huge buttresses never cease to amaze, and the sound of the flowing water all around was perfect. It’s hard to choose just a few photos and do the Gorge justice.



the suspended walkway to the suspension bridge follows the Mossman River


Side creeks below




View from bridge




Rainforest walk










A great spot to cool off at the end of the circuit, and sadly no Cassowaries spotted today


Mamu Skywalk
has a 350m elevated skywalk, 37m high observation tower which overlooks the Johnstone River and Mt Bartle Frere, and over 1km of rainforest walking track 
We had an awesome interactive App downloaded to our phones which also produced this great photo border









Overlooking the Johnstone River




Mt Bartle Frere, Qlds tallest mountain 1622m, felt like it was within reach








Mamu gave us a view from a totally different aspect...looking down on the rainforest


March flies give one heck of a bite.......but this one on the top rail was so colourful so he can be my “winged” creature for the week











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