Thursday Island
Heading off to see the sights
Beryl, giving shade to a big turtle
Looking back to the landing jetty
T.I. from the lookout
Artillery guns still protect the straits
A pair of Ospreys built their nest on the highest point of the island. They are feeding chicks
Gorgeous frangipanis abound
Osprey in flight
Japanese memorial to the lost pearl divers
There's a few WW2 plane wrecks around Bamaga. These are the remains of a Beaufort bomber
This DC3 came down short of the runway, killing all on board
Jacky Jacky creek is a popular fishing spot. Lots of sandflies and crocs. Didn't get to go fishing
Crossing over the famous log bridge, heading out to Vrylia Point
We drove some 10klm north, along the beach and Mark got a little bit bogged down
Our beach camp at north Vrylia
A great view
The sun sets over the ocean
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Enjoying a light brekkie at the point
Oysters abound on the roots of the mangroves
A rainbow bee eater proved difficult to photograph
A little Jacky lizard
Well camouflaged
Coming back off the beach
Sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria
The log bridge needs some care or else you lose a wheel
Water wasn't too deep
Elliot Falls was beautiful as all pictures we had seen, suggested
A little Jacky lizard is well camouflaged
Mark walked the creek for my attempt and it was a much better result
A closer view of the falls. Lots of water moving through here
Water at Fruit Bat Falls is delightful for a swim, after sitting in a hot car for a few hours
The Crystal Creek crossing was easy and very pretty
Crystal clear, refreshing sweet water of Elliot Falls
Mark and I getting a little shower. Didn't realise that water was so heavy
The camp grounds at Elliot Falls was full, so we were lucky to get a spot where all three of us could set up
Downstream of 'The Saucepan' which is upstream of the Elliot Falls
The gang cooling off in a lovely pothole upstream of Fruit Bat Falls
Fruit Bat Falls is a must see on the Cape York trip
Another creek crossing, between Elliot and Fruit Bat falls