Corroboree Billabong

Crocodile looking very pre-historic 

Bruce and Julie organised a Boat Cruise on the Mary River from Corroboree Billabong (part of the Mary River Wetlands and home to the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world).  At 7.30 am a convoy set off arriving at Corroboree Billabong at 8.30 am and boarding a houseboat for our day out on the Mary River.  We enjoyed breakfast, bacon and eggs, and BBQ lunch on the houseboat plus the weather was great for cruising up the river.  We saw quite a few crocodiles and heaps of birdlife and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing day.

From the moorings it looked so tranquil, so was keen to head off.

We headed out from the marina and further along the billabong.

It was only around the first corner when we spotted this Jabiru.

We passed through narrow sections with water lilies on the banks, then the billabong opened up.

It wasn't too long before we spotted the first crocodile

 Went over for a closer look before he slowly disappeared under the water.

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

This was one of the largest crocodiles we saw on the day.

View from the front of the boat watching for crocodiles and the occasional fishing boat

Fishing party looking for a good spot to cast in a line.

Juvenile Comb-Crested Jacana (Lily-trotter)

Crocodile under the trees

Very relaxing as we slowly cruised along the water way

More traditional houseboats on the water, ours was more of a day BBQ/party boat.

White-bellied Sea-Eagle