Home Valley Station, via Emma Gorge

May 21. Day 19.

Home Valley Station, via Emma Gorge

0930/1430. 70 KM

Chris and I arose at 5:00 and drove out to Pigeonhole Lookout to catch the dawn and the early morning light on the ranges. We were not disappointed. Early morning light straight onto the ranges to the west. Very picturesque and tranquil. We were up there on our own.

We had breakfast at the cafe and then headed off to Emma Gorge, about a 30 - 40 minute drive away, followed by a reasonable walk over some stoney ground for about 45 minutes. Emma has a reputation of being one of the “big three” gorges and it did not disappoint. Big and elegant waterfall with a large swimmable pool at the base. Most of it in perpetual shade, so the water was rather chilly, about 17 deg was our guessimate. Most enjoyable in all regards.

Heading west now on the GRR. Soon arrived at the Pentecost River crossing. It's tidal, confirmed, as it was only about half the depth when we crossed it previously. Also checked out a nice campsite on the eastern bank, about 200m downstream from the crossing. Nice white riverbank sand. No croc tracks (Saltie’s) either!

Ten minutes later pulled into Home Valley Station at about 2:30 and set up camp. Had hoped to possibly do a barra fishing trip in the afternoon or early morning with Birchy the resident fishing guide, but he was out bush, unfortunately, with an overnight group. Gotta catch a barra, bucket list item!

Cannot remember what we had for dinner, but think it was Engel freezer spag bol and salad.

Home Valley Station Camp Stay

OK facilities, we were on unpowerred site. $38-/person/night - rather expensive for what you get. Out of the norm price wise, compared to other GRR similar facilities. Maybe some powdered sites?
Birchy’s Barra Fishing +61 459 540 763. birchysfishingtours@gmail.com
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