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Published: 2011-08-26 06:15:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 1309; Favourites: 105; Downloads: 112
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Description There are several modes of transport through Barron Gorge National Park, including the historic Kuranda train and the Skyrail cableway. They provide spectacular views of the gorge and the Barron River far below.

One of the main features of the park is the Barron Falls, known as Din Din by the Djabugay people, in whose traditional country the park lies.

I caught the train up and the skyrail down. As part of the train trip the train stops for ten minutes to allow people to take photos of the falls. The skyrail is visible at the top of the treeline.
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frenchfox [2012-12-12 15:48:07 +0000 UTC]

Breathtaking place !

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Aztil In reply to frenchfox [2012-12-16 00:36:42 +0000 UTC]

It is... Hard to do it justice...

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Samusagi [2011-09-17 10:15:31 +0000 UTC]

Great

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Neither the sun or death you can't look straight in the eyes.

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Aztil In reply to Samusagi [2011-09-17 10:33:10 +0000 UTC]

Thsnk you!

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jadethemobian [2011-09-12 00:55:38 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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Aztil In reply to jadethemobian [2011-09-14 09:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It's a pretty spectacular place!

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jadethemobian In reply to Aztil [2011-09-14 23:48:12 +0000 UTC]

i immagine C:

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roney2011 [2011-08-28 13:58:42 +0000 UTC]

beautiful photo

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Aztil In reply to roney2011 [2011-08-30 08:33:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful place! Thanks!

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404-404-404-404 [2011-08-28 13:35:47 +0000 UTC]

WOOAAAWWWW!!!

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Aztil In reply to 404-404-404-404 [2011-08-30 08:33:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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404-404-404-404 In reply to Aztil [2011-08-31 01:02:14 +0000 UTC]

it's really adorable!
No probs

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Aztil In reply to 404-404-404-404 [2011-08-31 08:43:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Heaps!

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404-404-404-404 In reply to Aztil [2011-08-31 11:48:11 +0000 UTC]

^-^

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nutmeg-42 [2011-08-26 13:07:29 +0000 UTC]

The time that we travelled on the Kuranda train and it stopped here, we found out that they turn the water on for the tourists on the train. That was over 20 years ago. Not sure if that still happens.

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Aztil In reply to nutmeg-42 [2011-08-26 13:11:29 +0000 UTC]

Wouldn't surprise me, if they still do! Thanks for the Fav!

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nutmeg-42 In reply to Aztil [2011-08-27 01:32:29 +0000 UTC]

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dawidjarzabek [2011-08-26 12:53:48 +0000 UTC]

great !!!!

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Aztil In reply to dawidjarzabek [2011-08-26 12:54:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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xXFireFistAceXx [2011-08-26 12:29:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow thats a really good photo better than mine

I like the barron falls its so pretty, I went earlier this year but it was a rainy day
I went on the skyrail I've also been on the train a couple times...It goes past my house

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Aztil In reply to xXFireFistAceXx [2011-08-26 12:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Got lucky when went through apparently not long after rains... I saw a photo in Kuranda in a cafe showing the falls after major rains, pretty awesome sight and would be great to see!

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xXFireFistAceXx In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 13:40:51 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^_^
I like Kuranda I've been so many times have you seen the lollies shop where they make that hard candy stuff? its really cool

Probably though not when the sky is grey...when we went up on the skyrail we couldn't see very well coz of the super thick fog...it was crazy

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Aztil In reply to xXFireFistAceXx [2011-08-26 13:48:39 +0000 UTC]

No didn't see that... Walked through a lot of shops when there... Found a great rock shop with brilliant displays... Got stuck on the Skyrail for about twenty minutes some fault but apart from that it was well worth the views on the way down!

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xXFireFistAceXx In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 13:54:18 +0000 UTC]

Next time look for it its cool, they make the candy in front of you and you get a free sample after~

I love rock shops! they have so many good ones up there did you see the plane crash?

The views are nice ^_^ ...when you can see XD

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Aztil In reply to xXFireFistAceXx [2011-08-26 14:00:53 +0000 UTC]

No worries, maybe next year! No didn't see the plane... Last year when I was up there I hiked down the track to the Barron Falls and saw a helicopter rescue, a guy had fallen into the section at the back where the little fall is... The helicopter was hovering in the hole and winched him up on a stretcher...

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xXFireFistAceXx In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 14:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow that wouldn've been interesting to see~ how do you fall down there?

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Aztil In reply to xXFireFistAceXx [2011-08-26 14:07:49 +0000 UTC]

Apparently he was abseilling and things went wrong... The news said he was fine!

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xXFireFistAceXx In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 14:13:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha well thats good then abseilling is fun

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Aztil In reply to xXFireFistAceXx [2011-08-26 14:14:19 +0000 UTC]

As long as you don't fall...

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xXFireFistAceXx In reply to Aztil [2011-08-27 06:40:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah

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OutbackReality [2011-08-26 08:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Incredible view....Another place on my ever growing to-go list...half of which is probably your fault

Wonderful shot! And a beautiful place

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Aztil In reply to OutbackReality [2011-08-26 08:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate and sorry! There's so much to see there and such variety too... Will load some beach shots next week... Hard to capture the true colours...

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OutbackReality In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 12:36:14 +0000 UTC]

Haha, don't be, I was wracking up enough places anyway, a few more made little difference We're lucky, we've got a beautiful country Ahh beach shots...haven't gotten the chance to do them since I've had my 7D Hoping to get the opportunity in early october though...fingers crossed!!
Can't wait to see yours...

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Aztil In reply to OutbackReality [2011-08-26 12:50:28 +0000 UTC]

Still getting used to the 7D... Got a cheap 60D for the trip as I was constantly having to change lenses (plus I like flip out screens got used to with my Olympus before moving over to canon)... Now completely broke (hence no flash yet or macro lens)... Took lots of shots but taking ages to sort through...

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OutbackReality In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 23:51:10 +0000 UTC]

I've had my 7D for nearly 12 months now...still learning things with it! Lol, it's a great camera though I've been toying with the idea of getting a second body as well...the only reason I've been getting so much gear is because I don't have to pay rent, or fuel, or food etc yet. Making the most of still living at home haha. I decided on the YN560 for the first flash, too, by the way. Think I'll start out with something less complicated
Can't wait to see them!!! You make me so jealous haha

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Aztil In reply to OutbackReality [2011-08-27 01:27:18 +0000 UTC]

Second body + 18-200mm lens... Great for travelling... But poor focusing choices compared to 7D something to bear in mind if you go that way!

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OutbackReality In reply to Aztil [2011-08-27 02:38:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that Gonna be paying for some courses soon, so don't know if I will yet, lol.

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Aztil In reply to OutbackReality [2011-08-27 02:42:05 +0000 UTC]

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reluctant-artist-01 [2011-08-26 06:45:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!!
I would def love to go there!

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Aztil In reply to reluctant-artist-01 [2011-08-26 06:51:01 +0000 UTC]

Definitely worth the trip... Becoming a regular winter holiday trip... Just so much to see! Luckier this year as they had more rain and the falls were flowing well!

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daniellepowell82 [2011-08-26 06:44:56 +0000 UTC]

awesome spot great shot

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Aztil In reply to daniellepowell82 [2011-08-26 06:48:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate! Took lots of shots, most were out of focus! Don't shot well under pressure + plus hate being around lots of people too... First off the train and last back on!

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bairdduvessa [2011-08-26 06:17:55 +0000 UTC]

okay i want to live there

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Aztil In reply to bairdduvessa [2011-08-26 06:22:03 +0000 UTC]

It is a beautiful part of the world! I went up there for holidays recently. Throw in the beaches and rainforests and it's pretty close to idyllic! Thanks for the Fav too!

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bairdduvessa In reply to Aztil [2011-08-26 06:24:54 +0000 UTC]

im envious and no worries

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Aztil In reply to bairdduvessa [2011-08-26 06:27:08 +0000 UTC]

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