Day 117: Borroloola to Caranbirini

June 7, 2021

Start: 9:45am
Distance: 45kms
Ride time: 2:37hrs
Average: 17km/hr
Max: 25km/hr
Finish: 1pm

I always start late on Mondays.

I saw 5 brumbies drinking at a waterhole. They ran off pretty quickly.

My time on Savannah Way has come to an end. I will travel on the Carpentaria HWY for a few days.

There were a few of these guys going back and forth today.

They are hauling lead-zinc ore from the McArthur River mine to Bing Bong to be sent offshore.

They've got 98 wheels. I wonder how often they get a flat tyre.

It was a pleasure riding on the bitumen today. So smooth. Few traffic. I was able to listen to some podcasts as I cruised along.

I arrived at the Caranbirini Conservation Reserve. This has a lagoon with a bird hide, some walks and interesting rock formations.

I had the time so I did a 5km track walk.

These delicious looking fruits were about 1cm. I didn't taste them.

I don't know what they are.

This little guy was only about 10cm long. He had a long toe on his hind foot.

Bill later identified this as a type of two-lined dragon. Thanks Bill.

The walking track was prime snake habitat. I only saw one small grey snake.

This tiny wattle flower was on a small shrub only about 40cm high.

This well camouflaged guy was about 15cm long.

Bill later identified this guy as a Slater's dragon. Thanks Bill.

These large sandstones were pretty cool:

It took me 2 hours to walk the 5kms at a moderate pace. I think the sign is wrong and the walk was more like 8kms.

I went back to the bird hide and had a snack and looked for more birds.

Green pygmy goose.

Australasian darter.

A cheeky feral pig disturbing the water bank.

It's against the rules for me to be here as there is a no camping sign. If I get in trouble I will plead for compassion as there are no campgrounds close by for me to ride to.

I had the best view while I heated up my Chinese takeaway for dinner.

Today's ride: 45 km (28 miles)
Total: 5,507 km (3,420 miles)

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Rita McCarthyLooks like an interesting area.
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3 years ago

Vince McCarthyIt was a great spot. I was fortunate that I stayed there the night and had the time to walk around and sit around to take pics.
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