The snow cover of the best ski season for 10 years has lingered on the Great Western Tiers above the Mole Creek valley. We have seen more Queenslanders this spring than before. Thanks for coming! and I know you all have enjoyed the novelty of the backdrop of snowy mountains, even if the air was crisp.
Those magic days of spring are really with us now, and the crystal clear air smells sweet with blossoms of bush and garden all around. Water levels are now receding in the caves, after showing us spectacular waterfalls with all the snow melt and rain. As the season continues, we are able to more safely and comfortably explore river passages of the caves. There is something good in every season.
COMMENTS OF THE MONTH, VISITORS’ BOOK.
“Incredible waterworks in Honeycomb Cave. Great experience, thanks.” John Nankiell.
“Absolutely, well and truly worth the 6am wake up, the 1 hour drive through the snow and the freezing cold conditions. Would do it again on the coldest day of the year!” Cath and Andrew Colville, Pennant Hills, NSW.
“Very informative, don’t miss it, wet and muddy arse, excellent experience. Thank you.” Kaare Anderson, Mildura NSW.
“The best experience I have ever seen or had.” Steve and Kaye, Brisbane, QLD.
“I really enjoyed the experience.*” Alwyn Waldron, Hurgon, QLD. *What this guy actually SAID to me during debrief was that the water was quite wet…. (I had to say that, Alwyn).
“From someone who has never done anything like this before, I would strongly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Had I known how spectacular it was going to be I would have booked the whole day!!” Shane Dunlop.
“Wonderful exhilarating experience. Learnt a lot. Enjoyed the whole tour. Congratulations, Deb, keep up the good work.” Vicki Moseley.
“Amazing features, very enjoyable. Enjoyable experience of nature.” Joy and Paul Young.
“It was awesome and I’m going to go home and find a cave.” Tim Seers, USA.
“Absolutely fantastic. The best caving ever. Unforgettable experiences encountered today. What a great adventure. Thanks Deb. And we saw a platypus. Excellent.” Danny and Hayley Susel, Bendigo, Vic.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Debbie is a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable. It’s worth every penny. Don’t miss out!” James Curtis, London, UK.
“Had a terrific experience – never seen anything so beautiful yet mysterious in my life. Very challenging though through tight areas- great twin waterfalls. Thankyou. Great fun, highly recommended, great guiding and experiences.” Aaron and Sam McKindley.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Something everyone should take the time to experience.” Debbie Long, Brisbane, QLD. (this girl actually went through the high squeeze in the left hand side passage at the Abseil Hole, Honeycomb Cave.)
SHORTBREAD RECIPE
(for those who wanted the recipe – of Wild cave Tours’ morning tea fame):
200g flour (I use unbleached); 100g rice flour (I use whole grain rice flour); 250g butter;
120g castor sugar
Mix flours together and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the sugar. Turn onto a board and divide in half. Form into rounds and shape to10mm thick and 15cm diameter on a greased baking sheet. Crimp the edges, prick with a fork and bake at 180C (350F) for 10 minutes then reduce temperature and continue baking at 150C (300F) for 30-40 minutes until browned. Sprinkle with castor sugar, leave on baking sheet for 5 minutes then mark into wedges and transfer to a wire rack to cool. I bake it in a large wood fired oven, which may give different results than in your own oven. Perhaps use both oven elements (or fan forcing?) for that even, dry heat.