While at the junction of the Macleay River and Top Creek, we were directed to these fixtures in the rocks at the edge of the river. While their existence is known to some, their application isn’t. What use did they have?

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The Macleay River, at the junction with Top Creek, seemed well stocked with fish (and eels). This set me to wondering if there were once aboriginal fish traps in this area – I’m that kangaroo traps were not uncommon nearby.

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Looking across from where Top Creek meets the Macleay River, to the Carrai Plateau beyond.

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One of our destinations was the reputed site of a 19th century hut. We were looking for signs that the flats beside the creek had once seen habitation. This old camp oven was found nearby, but it could date from a later period.

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Chainsaw chains tend to work better if they’re kept in tip top condition. I picked up some sharpening tips here.

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We’ve not even reached the National Park yet, but Ranger Don attends to that fallen tree.

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Same tree, different epiphytes.

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Bob found an egg; it was lying, cold, on the grass. We’ve no idea whether is was laid in that spot, or if some predator had moved it. If anybody can identify it, we’d be interested to know what might have laid it.

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