Days 8 - 10 Boodjamulla (Lawn hill)

Boodjamulla, or Lawn hill, is every bit as spectacular as the photos we had seen. It is managed by Qld Parks and Wild Life in cooperation with the Waanyi people. Boodjamulla is the guardian spirit who provided the land and the food for the Waanyi people. The Waanyi are also majority owners of the Lawn Hill Pastoral Company.

The Waanyi believe that Boodjamulla will be offended and get angry if we pollute the waters in the area. Their teaching is to wash grease off their bodies with mud before bathing. They ask that campers do not bathe with sun screen as that is a body grease. Many of their beliefs and teachings appeared to provide guidance for sustainable husbandry of their land.

The walks along the gorge are easy and rewarding with spectacular views.

Overlooking Idarri Falls

Upper Gorge Walk

Having walked the tracks we hired a canoe to see the gorge from within.

It is spectacular with wonderful colours and reflections. We also saw a crocodile basking in the sun. 

No worries then!

Dell was less than happy at getting too close to this character – not wanting to become a Dellicacy. The ‘Freshies’ are apparently quite safe and a bit timid unlike the ‘Salties’. However there was no danger from the ‘Salties’ as the sharks got hungry and ate the ‘Salties’ earlier in the season.