Blackdown Tableland National Park
7 July 2018 - Blackdown Tableland National Park
Blackdown Tableland National Park filled our day. Gudda Gumoo (or Rainbow Waters Falls) was our first walk. This was a lovely, serene spot with beautifully clear water. It would be a delightful spot to relax on a hot summer’s day. Then onto the 4WD loop – this was highly variable, in some spots it was a very good dirt road, and in others I had to get out and guide Drew down. We had one wheel in the air at one stage. This took us to a lookout point on the edge of the escarpment called Mitha Boongulla – worth the challenging drive. After a picnic lunch, we walked to Mook Mook (Officer’s Pocket) on the eastern side of the escarpment, crossing a picturesque creek over sandstone sheets. Once again, the view was awesome! The Aboriginal Cultural Circuit (Goon Goon Dina) was interesting but less spectacular than the other walks, they were however very hard to beat! Yaddaman Dhina (Horseshoe Bend) was another amazing view off the escarpment. It also allowed a view of the escarpment cliffs due to the horseshoe shaped bend in the cliff edge. Last stop for the afternoon was Goodela Falls (Two Mile Creek Falls) which involved a moderately tricky climb down the creek to the most beautiful waterfall! This fall is beautiful due to its structure, not just the quantity of water passing down it. This is a great National Park!
Blackdown Tableland National Park filled our day. Gudda Gumoo (or Rainbow Waters Falls) was our first walk. This was a lovely, serene spot with beautifully clear water. It would be a delightful spot to relax on a hot summer’s day. Then onto the 4WD loop – this was highly variable, in some spots it was a very good dirt road, and in others I had to get out and guide Drew down. We had one wheel in the air at one stage. This took us to a lookout point on the edge of the escarpment called Mitha Boongulla – worth the challenging drive. After a picnic lunch, we walked to Mook Mook (Officer’s Pocket) on the eastern side of the escarpment, crossing a picturesque creek over sandstone sheets. Once again, the view was awesome! The Aboriginal Cultural Circuit (Goon Goon Dina) was interesting but less spectacular than the other walks, they were however very hard to beat! Yaddaman Dhina (Horseshoe Bend) was another amazing view off the escarpment. It also allowed a view of the escarpment cliffs due to the horseshoe shaped bend in the cliff edge. Last stop for the afternoon was Goodela Falls (Two Mile Creek Falls) which involved a moderately tricky climb down the creek to the most beautiful waterfall! This fall is beautiful due to its structure, not just the quantity of water passing down it. This is a great National Park!
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