There’s been some great feedback already on the last post, and I wanted to share this e-mail exchange from my mate Mat Newton. Newts is an ex-slalom paddler like me, lives in Tassy, and is one of the best photographers around.
Hey Mally,
Just checked out your new blog. We are just back from two weeks boating in North Queensland. Paddled the North Johnstone and the Herbert.The NJ is the countries best multi day steep creeks. Virtually one rapid continuing for three days through dense rainforest. The Herbert is more like a warm version of the Franklin with big rapids and waterfalls separated by pools and fantastic beach campsites every night. We had a few of your Val Sesia moments on the NJ ! It was really interesting to read your observations having just been through the same experience. And amazing to have come to pretty much the same conclusions from them. I reckon there is a few more years of boating left in us still !
Couple of pics below 1. NJ steep creaking with a fully loaded boat ! 2. One of the canyons on the Herbert
Cheers,
Matthew Newton
Photography / Cinematography
0409232789
GPO Box 1585, Hobart, 7001
Tasmania, Australia
http:/www.matthewnewton.com.au
Hey Mateglad you liked the blog! Would you mind if I put up your note and photos on it? Th NJ looks awesome, maybe it needs to go on the list. I’m thinking about trying something special for late 2012 early 2013 (I turn 50 in December)Cheersmally
NJ creeking with a fully loaded boat
Herbert River canyon
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No that sounds interresting % metres snakes and Fresh Water crocs. Been years since I was that way 1985 I think was my last trip to Queensland. Cheers thanks great stufff keep it up.
Greg