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This is one of the
best white water rivers in Australia, flowing through a deep gorge with
no road access. It was a push to reach Badgerys in four days. I could
easily have spent a week, camping deep in the gorge on sandy beaches.
Heavy rain the week before had ensured a good water level: big rapids,
spectacular scenery and relaxing campsites.
The inflatable kayaks
were ideal: more forgiving than hard kayaks, more manouverable than rafts
and with heaps of room for luxury foods! It was great to give my back
a rest from carrying - well almost. We pulled off the river with a 600m
climb out of the gorge above us, our 45kg loads proving a good test for
the packs and the backs.
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