Firstly we visited the magnetic termite mounds, standing up to 2 meters in height, they are in a north-south orientation and only found in this area, This acts as a built in temperature control mechanism, allowing only the least possible surface area to be exposed to the heat of the sun. Other types of terminate mounds are called cathedral mounds.
Next it was Florence Falls which has a spectacular double waterfall set amid a monsoon rainforest.
Next was Buley Rockhole which is a series of small waterfalls and rockholes that provide a perfect spot to have a cooling swim, it was surprising how deep some of the pools where, Chris crossed off her bucket list a swim under a waterfall. The temperature again today was in the low 30's.
Next leg on the tour agenda was the Lost City, only accessible on a rough track by 4wd. Reminiscent of the ruins of some lost civilisation, it's a formation of sandstone blocks and majestic pillars guarded by a stone centinal ( you have to use your imagination a bit).
Last stop off today was the ruins of the old Blythe Homestead built in 1928 by the Sergeant family as an out station to the main homestead some 25km away, it was used by the children as a refuge whilst they worked the adjacent Tin mine which was established in 1888. To get to the homestead you travel along a very rough track only accessable again by 4wd, and required two deep creek crossings, certainly giving the 4wd a workout. The homestead was eventually abandoned in the 1960's.
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