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Platypus Pool10 February 2007 Six people met up in Canungra at 7.00 AM. It was an early start as we needed to do a car shuttle between Kamarun Lookout and Romeo Lahey's Memorial, leaving a car at each. The walk started at Kamarun Lookout and we walked down the road a short way before heading into the bush. Following a compass bearing we headed downhill and hit the dry creek bed. We followed the creek bed as it made its rapid descent down to Canungra Creek. The rocky creek bed had a few dry waterfalls for us to negotiate. However as it was dry and thus not slippery we made good time. Along the way we spotted a 2 metre carpet snake sunning itself on some rocks. After about an hour we reached Canungra Creek. We sat in the shade on some rocks and had a short rest. From here we were going to rock hop up to Platypus Pool. The creek was thickly overgrown and it was impossible to pick an easy line to rock hop or scramble over the rocks. Where we were able, we walked on the bank but then the steep sides or lantana would force us back into the creek. After about an hour and a half we reached Platypus Pool. It had a very picturesque small waterfall tumbling into a deep wide pool. We were all hot and sweaty and a swim in the cool water refreshed us all. The ascent was steep and the day hot so we needed several stops to catch our breath and drink some water. This creek was even more rugged than the one we had descended. It was also more overgrown with some tree falls and stinging trees. In one section we had to scramble beside a steep cliff along loose earth. Finally we reached the top of the last cliff line and the creek bed became an easy walk. Detouring off the creek we headed for the road and found signs of the scientific research into global warming being done by Griffith University students. When we reached the road we had a bit of a dilemma. We had missed the place where we had parked the car, so do we go to the right or left? We were unable to get a GPS reading due to the heavy forest cover so after stopping a few cars for directions we headed downhill. In 10 minutes we were at the car. While we were changing into dry clothes we met one of the University students who was off to check the scientific area. He explained to us part of the research. After another short car shuttle we headed back to Canungra where we had an enjoyable afternoon tea. Many thanks to Gil, Ken, Richard, Michael and Chris on this first walk of the Club to Platypus Pool. Richard |
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