Derby 2 – Horizontal Falls

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Next morning we all went on a day trip to horizontal falls. A 30 min seaplane ride out over amazing scenery.

Our plane VH-MOX

Amazing fractal geometry of mud flats
Great view of Buccanear Archipelago
Horizontal Falls: big and little gap
The pontoon

Then a very organised day of jet boat rides through the falls on the falling tide.

Not much movement at big gap
About 1m at little gap. This is the maximum that they are allowed to run through, it gets much higher.
1m was impressive amount of water flow
Fun with the boat rides

This was followed by a swim in an enclosure whilst they fed some nurse sharks, golden trevelly and bat fish.

Looks like I am feeding Viv to the sharks
Robbie and Estella having a good look.

Short nature cruise followed by barramundi lunch.

Wavy geology

After lunch there was time for a further jet boat ride through the falls on the in coming tide this time.

Much more or a difference at big gap on change of tide
Small gap less impressive this time
All enjoyed our rides

Then scenic seaplane home, with Robbie being allowed to sit next to the pilot, which he was delighted at.

Robbie very happy at being asked to ride up front
Off we go
Great view.

Overall a great trip.

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  1. Spectacular views…lucky family.
    Many exciting life long memories to pass on to the next generation…and me!!

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