Up the Patonga Creek

Patonga Creek runs up the valley behind the small fishing village of Patonga at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River.  Last weekend I sketched from a flat bottomed boat, riding with a couple of fishers checking crab traps.

Lower Patonga Creek with its stunning bush and rocks.

 

Patonga Creek: the water was so smooth that the trees were reflected in the water.

Upper Patonga Creek

In among the mangroves

Upper reaches of Patonga Creek