That, however, lying between the islands seemed sufficiently large for the ship.

Being moreover within our immediate reach, it was determined that we should proceed by it.
MACADAM RANGE.
A remarkable change here occurred in the character of the country, the hills being now composed of a white, and very compact kind of sandstone.
In the cliffs the strata were very marked, dipping to the South-East at an angle of about thirty degrees with the horizon.

The base and sides of these heights were thickly strewn with small fragments of sandstone.

The appearance presented was precisely similar to that of a new road, after it had undergone the improving process invented by Mr.McAdam, in whose honour, therefore, we named this McAdam Range.
A large light-coloured kangaroo was the only living thing we saw.

A short green-looking grass was thinly sprinkled over the country, imparting a freshness to it, which, in contrast with the aridity that had of late surrounded us, was quite delightful.
Crossing the flat on returning to the boat, I was much struck by one particular spot on the border of a creek.