Monday, November 20, 2006

Behana Gorge - A Natural Wonder

Behana Gorge - A Natural Wonder

Behana Gorge is about 30 minutes drive south of Cairns, and well worth a visit if you have your own transport. Head south from Cairns on the Bruce Highway past Gordonvale. 5km past the turn-off onto Gillies Highway (there is a Caltex petrol station at this intersection) turn right onto Behana Gorge Rd. This long access road will take you past cane fields and finally into a carpark at the end. You will see a walking track running along a large water pipe. Take this track.

The Behana Gorge walk takes about 45 minutes each way, and you will need to possess moderate fitness to complete some of the hilly climbs. Do not be discouraged, however, as this walk will lead you past swimming holes, breathtaking views over rapidly raging water and finally to a stunning waterfall running into a deep granite gorge.

Behana Gorge actually supplies the town’s water and is always running, even in the dry season. Make sure you bring your swimsuit, as paddling in the crisp cool waters of the waterfall is a must.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Behana Gorge

Behana Gorge - Cairns Australia - A Protest to preserve this natural fenonemon.

Do not touch Behana Gorge for this is a natural beauty and therefor a treasure. We want to have a big NO against the new ideas what to do with Behana Gorge. We want to get as many people protesting against this with their signature and name. Sign in and protest against the new ideas and for Behana Gorge.

Write a comment and leave your name and emailaddres. We will make sure Behana Gorge will remain in its beautiful form just like it has been for ages... untouched and natural!