Day 29: Mataranka

After an enjoying swim at Bitter Springs yesterday afternoon we went back there this morning with the snorkling gear. We had a great time chasing the freshwater fish and turtles that exist there.

In the afternoon we decided to head for the Mataranka hot springs, just a few kilometres down the road. They were very nice too, but the interesting thing there was the thousands of red headed flying foxes (or fruit bats) that were hanging from the palms all around the springs pools.

On the way out coming past the bar we also found one of the local kangaroos hanging out under the billiard table. To Dad's delight the Wallabies happened to be playing South Africa in the Rugby World Cup on the bar big screen TV too (won by 2 points).

When we got back to camp we launched the boat in the local billabong which is part of the Roper River which flows in the wet season. Apparently you do get Barramundi there, but no luck this time.