FIERCE STONE WARRIORS & WATERFALLS CRUISE KIMBERLEY ISLANDS
- Traveldriven
- Jul 12, 2017
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 28
DAY 16
beware of the fierce Stone Warriors
-fellow shipmate
Many Kimberley Islands have waterfalls. Our tendercraft were piloted up a rock weathered murky green coloured creek followed by a short hike to Ruby Falls. A water dip is said to be safe in the higher shallow rock pools. Crocodiles are rarely seen on many of the islands preferring mangroves.
The higher rock pools are considered safe swimming in the latter half of the dry season. It's best to avoid larger low pools and their darker water such as the base of Ruby Falls.
Stone Warriors, Cruise Kimberley Islands
An excursion highlight was to the Stone Warriors on an uninhabited island. Named Langgi Inlet. Remote and rarely visited. Hundreds of weathered rock outcrops appearing to the imagination as human faces and shapes. Even as animals. The Stone Warriors are best seen on the low tide. Ancient Stone Warriors overlooking this remote island shoreline in the Kimberley heat and sea breeze. White beach sand disturbed only by our footprints in this pristine environment.
The Stone Warriors weren't a safety concern. Unless you fall off of one to get a better view. Perhaps with hindsight not the best idea for a better view. No medical aid is available in these remote islands. A lengthy drawn-out helicopter evacuation the only option for serious accidents.
We were cruising Kimberley Islands both large and small. Exploring by small tender. Tender craft navigated past swirling whirlpools created by the tides. Often multiple whirlpools in more open bodies of water are seen in between small island groups and their creeks.
Dangerous waters ready to claim the unwary.
Fishing by hand reel was largely unsuccessful. Skipper Steve occasionally anchored ship above coral reefs so as to catch tropical fish. Use of depth and fish finder equipment to a large extent was unfruitful. Perhaps the bait, lures, or time of day were not suitable as few fish were caught. Any caught fish was cooked by Sue the ship's cook. Assisted by Brian.
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MV Oceanic
Ruby Falls
Don't go in the water
Saltwater crocodile danger
UP ANOTHER CREEK VISTING CATAMARAN
CREW MEMBER ON TOP RIGHT
ASSISTING A SHIPMATE
RUBY FALLS SCENIC AREA
SALTWATER CROC HABITAT UNSAFE
WALKING THE TOP OF RUBY FALLS
SMALL COOL ROCK POOLS
TOP OF RUBY FALLS
EARLY SUNRISE, SWAGS & FISHING
BY HAND REEL
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