Dinosaur footprints - Granite Gorge
29th August 2021
Dinosaur footprints.
Granite Gorge is privately owned and you pay a modest entrance fee to day visit. You can also camp and stay in accommodation there. It is one of those places that I would normally avoid as I do not like crowds but with tourism down it is a great time for locals to go and support local attractions.
Water flowing near Whale Rock.
When we visited the water was surprisingly low. We saw no turtles which were mentioned by many but to be honest we were more interested in the rock structures and the Dinosaur footprints any way.
The Rock Wallabies are pretty much tame.
We did not feed the Rock Wallabies but you can purchase food and it seems to be a popular activity. The Wallabies are pretty much tame.
Saying hello to us.
When we got to see a Tree Kangaroo joey in the wild back in 2020 it was a great experience. Even though these animals are tame it was still exciting when this little Rock Wallaby joey started to pop its head out to say hello.
Some of the rock formations.
Inside the Gorge the rock formations are stunning. I intend to return to get some nice photos there in some magical light.
Looking from the edge of the Gorge back to Mossman.
If you make your way to edge of the Gorge you can see how different the landscape is surrounding it. It was getting late when I took this photo so time for us to make our way out.
Yumi walking in the footsteps of a Dinosaur.
We made our way back past the Dinosaur footprints and Yumi could not resist the urge to walk in them. I found these footprints to be the highlight of the location.
Sun setting on the Gorge as we left.
Well worth the visit. Tracks are all well marked with steps and hand rails for the more difficult areas. I am guessing when there is more water it is also a great swimming spot. If you can try to go before it gets too busy again. I think you will enjoy it more with less people.