We had heard about Innot Hot Springs which is on the Savannah Way west of Ravenshoe so we set off to check out these thermal pools.
We arrived at the Hot Springs around lunchtime and it wasn't quite what we expected but very interesting nonetheless. We decided (against Hutchy's better judgement) to have a dip and it was quite pleasant. There was roadworks at the bridge which didn't really lend to the peaceful atmosphere, but we can't really complain.... We saw a real swagman here at the springs, he had his tarp and swag set up under a tree and was travelling with two horses.
After a little wallow in the Hot Springs we backtracked a little to a free campsite we had seen at Archer Creek, a nice little spot but you aren't allowed to camp right next to the river anymore which is a bit of a shame.
Now this free campsite had toilets but I think I would have preferred if it didn't. There was a singel toilet each for ladies and men and the ladies toilet had four, not one, not two, not three but four rather large huntsman residing in it. Which was okay on the afternoon we arrived as they were all in one spot on the roof opposite to the toilet so I could keep an eye on them all while I was sitting down. Not so the next morning, they had dispersed and were scattered around the toilet making it impossible for me to use this facility with comfort. I walked up there twice and looked in and just couldn't do it. Hutchy had told me there were none in the mens, so I took my chances in there. There was actually one but I was happy to be able to keep my eye on it while I did my business.
I was happy to be packing up and leaving for the Lava Tubes....
Windfarm at Ravenshoe
The hot water comes out this tap on the right and at that point the water is BOILING hot, I found it amusing that the sign said 18 steps to Cold Beer but there was no way you could walk across in that section.
Wallowing....
The swaggies camp and horses.
Archer Creek
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