Hello Everybody, We have driven about 131 Kms west of Darwin to Dundee Beach. It is a well-known fishing spot for the locals and one we would recommend. Beautiful beaches (swimming not recommended) and a lodge that does good meals and friendly service. We relaxed in the pool and went fishing (of course). Chris was …
Monthly Archives: September 2020
JABIRU
JABIRU – KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Hello Everybody. We have driven about 256 Kms east from Darwin to Jabiru which is in the Kakadu National Park. The town of Jabiru was originally set up back in 1982 as a closed town to house the community living at Jabiru East near the Ranger Uranium Mine eight kilometres …
THE TOP END
Hello Everybody. Yes, we have made it to the top end (Tuesday 8th). Darwin is about 3032 Kms from Adelaide. It is the capital of Northern Territory and situated on the Timor Sea. We have been checking out the city and surrounds. Darwin waterfront precinct offers views of the sea, restaurants, and hotels. We have …
EDITH FALLS
Hello Everybody. A little oasis in the middle of Australia NT. I am guessing there are a few but this is the first one for me. Edith Falls is a beautiful place for swimming and walking. The surrounds are kept really green and there is lots of shade for camping. Which is good as there …
KATHERINE
Hello Everybody. We arrived in Katherine on Thursday 3rd and found a nice shady caravan park to stay in. Katherine is about 320 Kms south of Darwin. It is quite a big town. I know this because it has a Maccas! A very tidy and friendly town. John Mcdouall Stuart, (it is the Stuart Highway …
MATARANKA
Hello Everybody. We arrived here on Sunday 30th of August. (Happy Birthday Zack xx) We have not had the luxury of the internet lately, hence the lateness of the blog. Mataranka is approx. 360 Kms south of Darwin. It is the traditional country of the Mangarayi and Yangman Aboriginal people. If you know your Aussie …
TENNANT CREEK AND DALY WATERS
Hello Everybody. We have left Alice and driven to Tennant Creek (Thurs 27th). Lots of long straight road this time, but a bit more traffic. They all seem to be going the other way… Tennant Creek is about 988 Kms south of Darwin. On the way we stopped at Barrow Creek and also the ‘Devils …
