11/01/2014

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Grand Canyon and The Pinnacle

One of most popular spot in Grampians National Park . Impressive Grand Canyon, wonderful rock formations of Silent Street and the awe inspiring views from the Pinnacle.


walking per the purple marking and returnung via the blue marking


crossing the footbridge over Stony Creek to the majestic Grand Canyon


walking via thr stream side


beautiful stream scenes



towering cliffs on both sides



impressive scenes


Any dangerous areas has rails and steps, so it's quite safe



walking thru canyon


impressive rock formations


This is a popular path. We saw lots of tourists/trampers



a good place for rock climbing...



very high cliffs


too many impressive scenes, both James and Kelly busy for taking photos



interesting rock formations



a small waterfall at the top of the canyon provides water to the creek that flows along the canyon floor


then walking on the rock floor


more and more rock formations along the way


taking a rest



cool chamber


always busy for taking photos





more and more rock formations with different shapes and forms...





option to take the 0.7km walk or 2.2km walk to the Pinnacle, we choosing the longer walk. walk passes through some more heavily forest area. the blackened upright trees showing bushfire suffered in this area.


all black


it's fantastic that layers of rocks stack up in piles


twisted tree trunk



tall stacks





dozens of magnificent rock formations






What a sight these rocks, layer upon layer in all different shapes, sizes and forms, they were fantastic!





huge cliff



resemble what according to your imagination


finally arriving at the Pinnacle Lookout


awe inspiring views from the Pinnacle - amazing panorama of the surrounding countryside with Halls Gap below


overlooking Lake Bellfield



James standing on the cliff edge - Kelly taking the photo from the Lookout


returning thru the shorter route which will go thru wonderful Silent Street




again, lots of impressive rock formations


Silent Street - another fascinating part of the walking tack. a deep and narrow "street"



a narrow crevice with one person width


Bridal Veil Falls


cleaning our hands and returning carpark via same route

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