We arrive in the historic port settlement of Derby, our jumping off point to visit the Horizontal Falls off Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago
The Infamous Prison Boab Tree
Myalls Bore trough..... 120m long and fed from the windmill at the far end. Drilled in 1910 it is 322m deep.
Derby Jetty - famous for its exterme range of tides
Tree-like patterns of the tidal estuaries are an amazing sight from above.
Day 1 - We arrive at Talbot Bay and get our first view of the Horizontal Falls
The twin Horizontal Falls with Talbot Bay in the background.
The power of tidal inflow throught the narrower gorge opening is clearly evident from above
Below floating pontoons, our overnight accommodation in Talbot Bay.
The rugged beauty of Talbot Bay
Our luxury floating base
Purpose built craft to negotiate the power of the falls - 4 x 200HP motors
Colours of the rock faces in the afternoon sun are dramatically reflected on the swirling surface of the incoming tide.
Natures beauty - a product of great stress
Tidal extremes are clearly marked on this tortured rock face
Capturing the moment
The power of water is truly awesome as it rushes throught the narrow gorge opening
The sun sets on a memorable day
Day 2 - An early gives us an opportunity to catch the sunrise and take another joy-ride to the Horizontal Falls before our return to Derby
Sunfise and helicopter flights are on offer.
Colours and textures of the Gorge openings are dramatically highlighted in the moning light
The power and the beauty of nature on display
The mirrored surface beyond the opening reflects the distant hillside before the surface shatters with turbulance
Our plane arrives for our return journey ......
The colours of Talbot Bay and the adjacent rugged terrain are a spectacular sight from above.
The rugged and pristine terrain of the Buccaneer Archipeligo stretch beyond the horizon.
The early morning light casts interesting patterns
Mudflats, mangroves and mountains........
