Day 8 - Mornington Wilderness Park & Bell Gorge

We got up early and decided to drive out to Sir John gorge after getting some advice from the local park rangers. The road out to the gorge was pretty good apart from a couple of dry creek bed crossings.



Mornington Campsite




The road to Sir Johns Gorge




Sir Johns Gorge


We liked the Mornington Wilderness park but we were suffering red-dust withdrawal and were keen to get back on the Gibb River Road and on to Bell Gorge. We arrived at Bell at around 3pm and set off on the hike to the gorge. It was pretty rocky / steep down to the gorge and we emerged from the trail onto this huge rock platform with the sound of falling water in the distance.



Looking down on Bell Gorge waterfalls


There was a pretty steep hike down a cliff-face to reach the pool at the base of the falls but it was worth it. Great way to freshen up after the hike down by taking a swim.



Nat swimming out to the falls




Just chilling in the pool.




Filming the approach to Bell Gorge.