10 Aug 2024
We were picked up by our tour guide from our hotel, as previously arranged, and headed off out of the city while learning how the tour was organized for the morning. On our way to the National Park we learned lots of local information provided about the sights along the way.
Arriving to the park we saw Kangaroos grazing, some with Joey's visible in their mum's pouch, very cute! We went off to Crystal Cave next, safety briefing given from the Caving guide, then headed 13 m underground to see some beautiful and incredible sights, learning how and when the cave was discovered, and the changes that have occured since then. Great cave guide, with a good sense of humour; we felt very safe.
Back to view more kangaroos, then a wander along the boardwalk to spot and watch a large adult koala feed hungrily on gum leaves, he was in no hurry to move on . We wandered around adjacent to the koala for some time enjoying the early flowering wild flowers, and also gaining an appreciation of the Australian bush. As we were in good time we were treated to a scenic trip on the way back, going out to the coast and seeing a little more of the environs.
A great half day tour which we are both
recommending - it was a well organized tour with lovely hosts.