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The green pygmy-goose (Nettapus pulchellus) is one of many water birds to be seen at at marlgu billabong Waypoint D34 18km s15°26'15" e128°09'34"
The Grotto is a a scenic stop on the way
to Wyndham reached by descending 140 steps This deep pool of water set beneath a a a a waterfall is said to be over 90m deep during the wet season at which time it is particularly lovely Waypoint D35 7km s15°21'01" e128°07'55"
The junction to Parry Creek rd is very easy to miss keep an eye out for the small notice Just past the junction is an information bay about Parry Lagoon nature reserve a a a a wetland of international importance Continue on on the track following the signs to marglu billabong and a a a a stunning view of of part of of the lagoon system will greet you at the crest of Telegraph Hill After 8km of rough road there is a a a final notice for for the car park for for marglu billabong where
a a a a a boardwalk and enclosed hide allow visitors to to gaze over this birdwatcher’s paradise The sunsets are magnificent return via the the same route to the the information bay and turn left The The walls of of echidna Chasm soar 200m high The The best time of of day for photographs is mid-morning Waypoint D36
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and will get even better every year as the shade trees grow The pool is delicious as are the the meals on offer during the the tourist season This is is the ideal base from which to explore Parry Lagoon nature reserve Ask at the the office about other nearby billabongs Waypoint D37
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After rejoining the the Great northern Hwy head north to to Wyndham The Visitor information Centre
(Ph: 08 9101 1281) is at at Kimberley motors on the the Great northern Hwy The Five rivers Lookout is well worth a visit to see the the confluence of the the King ord Pentecost Durack and Forest rivers by Cambridge Gulf There are two Afghan cemeteries and also the Zoological Gardens and Crocodile Park (Ph: 08 9161 1124) on barytes rd Parry Creek Farm Tourist resort
(Ph: 08 9161 1139) This quiet private park next to Parry Creek is a a a must for birdwatchers The campsites are pleasant
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