Day 6: Moralana Scenic Drive to Mayo Gorge

Saturday 25th August 2012

A big day ahead - about 32km.  We had an early start, getting up about 5.20am so we could be on the trail by 7.00am.

Dean Mortimer's theme for his banner was a roadside marker showing the distance to go - so at first the banner simply said:  32km.

The last Morris Minus award of this trip was given to Elizabeth Pratt, who now has the added responsibility of ensuring MM is with us when we next walk at the end of September.

The long shadows can be seen as we set off early.

Every stop during the day, Dean Mortimer amended his banner to show the remaining distance to walk.  At first, the kilometres seemed to go quickly and by morning tea we had completed 8km and Dean's banner showed 24km to go.

The scenery was fantastic again with many picture perfect views.

John Fox takes the trail sign literally.

Another morning tea in a creek bed.

Cathy & Greg Kelly shared their lunch with the local wildlife.

Dallas Clark snaps the old thunderbox.

John Pratt carries Morris Minus for Elizabeth.

The trail takes a detour in Arkaba Station to maintain a discreet distance from their luxury bush accommodation.

Re-route on Arkaba Station.

Re-route on Arkaba Station.

Re-route on Arkaba Station.

 The actual distance on the trail to Mayo Gorge was about 29km, with about a 2km walk out to Mt Little Station, so we walked about 31km for the day.

Elongated rock formations in Mayo Gorge.

Robert Alcock sits and thinks in Mayo Gorge.

Water in Mayo Gorge.

We finished at Mt Little Station for a drink around the campfire, thoughtfully prepared for us by Gavin Rufus.

End of the day - enjoying a drink by the campfire at Mt Little Station.