Day Ten: Rainforest
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 |
A large crowd gathered at the station to ride the Kuranda scenic
railway which takes passengers on a one hour trip up to Kuranda Village.
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While the team stayed behind to rest for their final game of the
tour, these Tech supporters enjoyed the scenic trip by rail.
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Barron Falls provides railway travelers with an upclose view.
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The falls plunges several hundred feet into Barron Gorge.
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The Barron River flows through the gorge and is the home to
freshwater crocodiles, tortoises and a variety of waterbirds.
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A beautiful view of the mountains could be seen from Skyrail, a
4.7 mile cableway over the rainforest, which reaches 1788 feet at the hightest
point.
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The Barron Gorge provides some of the most scenic views on the
continent.
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The kauri pine is the tallest tree in the rainforest reaching
heights over 50 meters high.
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The skyrail provided a breathtaking view from the mountaintop
overlooking the valley down to the ocean.
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Head coach Beth Dunkenberger instructs the Hokies during a break
in Wednesday night's big win.
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Wednesday's sunset in Cairns would be the final one for the Tech
women's basketball team marking the end to great tour of a great country.
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Index | Departing Blacksburg/Arriving In Sydney | Day Two | Day Three | Day Four
Day Five | Day Six | Day Seven | Day Eight | Day Nine | Day Ten
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