Shannon National Park

We were headed to Walpole to explore and maybe stay.  We ended up unhitching the van and leaving it at the info centre whilst we did a drive around the area. After we had explored on the recommendations of the info centre staff we went to Shannon National Park.  And were very glad too.  It is a really nice place to stay, right in the bush but comfortable and with facilities. We had such a lovely time here, so nice to have camp fire again.  Cooked the usual marsh mellows, choc bananas and a curry.  Kids were little pyromaniacs trying to light things up! 
They had hot showers that were warmed by a fire in the bottom of the hot water system.  I had a great time chopping wood with a big axe for the fire.  Reminded me of years ago on my families farm.   The camp is an old forestry area.  Some good info around the place to read and a walk down to the dam that's worth a look.

 

 

 

Bit out of order here, sorry.  These are some photos from the day we left the van at Walpole.  We drove to the Tingle Tree, a look out and the Circular Pools.  All very pretty to look at and a nice drive along the way.

 

 



 

Its been too long since these photos were taken and I cant remember where it is! oopps.  We went for a nice little walk, kids had fun playing in the waters edge and I took some nice reflection shots.

 

 

 

 

We had heard  about and seen friends photos of the rather large trees at Pemberton that you can climb.  We went to the  Gloucester Tree, it was 65m tall.  Mark decided to climb it, but the kids didn't want too.  I climbed a whole ten rungs, freaked out and hopped down.  When Mark came back down Charlotte decided she wanted a turn.  Much to Marks delight he had to go again.  She was only supposed to go a little way but ended up doing the whole thing.  Crazy, brave beautiful child!!!  Was not fun being the person at the bottom watching.  But she loved it, had the biggest smile on her face.

 

 

 

 

 

We drove back south towards Walpole to Fernbrook Falls and Mt Frankland.  Fernbrook Falls was not much to write home about.  Pretty dismal really!! Probably would be much better if it had rained.  Have seen far more impressive water falls around. But we had a fabulous time climbing Mt Frankland.  It was a bit of a hard climb to the top but what a great view.  Charlotte walked well, Jake was pretty over it!

 





We only had a few days staying at Shannon National Park but we really enjoyed ourselves.  Saw a few good tourist sites but mostly enjoyed just camping out.