El Questro Station - Sightseeing

19 May. Day 17.

El Questro Station - Sightseeing

Zeberdee Springs, Analia Gorge, Pigeonhole lookout and Saddleback sunset.

A tourist sightseeing day, especially for Amy and Juergen as they fly back to the USA tomorrow.

First up was a short drive and a short walk into Zeberdee Springs, a thermal spring that feeds a string of rock tools which you can spa in. Rather fun and refreshing and invigorating.

Nearby is the walk to Amalia Gorge. Normally about 45 minutes walk time, but it took somewhat longer. A woman has slipped off the track and fallen about 4m onto rocks below. Suspected broken wrist, ankle and the worry of possible spinal injury. It was impressive the number of police and SES volunteers in attendance, in excess of twenty. And so remote. It took them over 3 hours to secure her, lift her up back to the track and carry her out. A lovely waterfall with a swimmable pool greeted us. Water temperature was probably about 23 deg. Very refreshing.

Back to ELQ Station and lunch in the cafe/restaurant. In the afternoon we took an 8 km drive out to Pigeon Hole lookout. An elevated ridge line view of a section of the winding Pentecost River with ranges on the western horizon. Very tranquil and scenic. On sunset we did a vigorous up hill walk to Saddleback Ridge. Normally a rugged 4WD track it had not been graded yet since the wet. An aerobic workout but well worth it for a celebratory drink up on the viewing platform with a pretty stunning sunset. Again looking over a section of the Pentecost.

A sit down evening dinner was enjoyed by us all, including Paisley and Mutch, at the restaurant. Beautiful setting at night overlooking the river. This was our last supper! A memorable celebration of a fabulous week.Read more