January–February 2014 85More likely to run for it.
A freshwater crocodile (above)
suns itself on the bank; far
more cautious than salties,
these crocs can become
aggressive if their nests are
threatened. Matt (right) keeps
an eye out for a suitable place
to stop. He says even salties
are unlikely to take on
a kayak – it’s too big.
Big country. A spectacular sunset (above)
paints the campsite mauve and pink at
dusk. Jesse (below) tackles a small set of
rapids formed by one of the many rock bars;
helmets and life jackets are standard issue.