Hello Everybody, we have arrived back in Adelaide and this means the end of the trip for now. We have had a fantastic time travelling in Victoria, New South Wales and Northern Territory this year and Western Australia last year. We have only scratched the surface as there is still so much more to see. …
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DOUGLAS DALY REGION
Hello Everybody, we were going to go to the Daly River but changed our minds and have gone here instead. (Friday 2nd Oct) It is just shy of 200 Kms south of Darwin and about 74 Kms west inland off the Stuart Highway. We took the tourist route from Adelaide River and that turned out …
LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
Hello Everybody, we have driven south west about 153 Kms to this beautiful park. (Monday 28th) 1500 square kilometres of trees, clear running waterholes, creeks, waterfalls, rivers, swamps and walking trails just to name a few things. You can camp here next to cascading creeks or drive in for the day. Home to the Koongurrunkun, …
DARWIN (TAKE 2)
Hello Everybody, now I have internet, we can catch up. We have arrived back in Darwin (Thursday 24th) to have another look around as we did enjoy it the first time around. We chose to stay at Coolalinga Caravan Park this time. New owners have just taken over and although an old park it is …
DUNDEE BEACH
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 …
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 …
