Katherine Gorge

We did the 3 hr drive from Victoria River to Katherine and arrived at lunchtime. Booked for the 2pm tour of Katherine Gorge which was really cool. We saw lots of freshwater crocodiles and the sandy banks where they lay their eggs.
The boat ride was beautiful as we went further into Katherine Gorge and winded down the river with big red cliffs either side, and palm trees growing between the cracks. The guide was really good and told us all about the fish, crocodiles and other animals living in the gorge, as well as aboriginal dreamtime stories of how the gorge was formed. We had a short walk between the two gorge boat rides where we got to see some aboriginal art high up on the cliff. It was incredible to see where the water was now in the dry season and how high it gets in the wet season (about 10m up the cliff!).
After the tour we headed to our campsite nearby and went for a swim in the pool. It was so nice to cool off and splash about with the girls. We had lots of fun :)
Rosie had a ride around the trees on her bike before our dinner from the campsite's restaurant (NT barramundi and chips). Rosie and Matt found a free Bumbo seat for Poppy which has been so good for her to eat from - much easier for us and her! And they found a big A-Z / Numbers floor puzzle which Rosie has enjoyed doing.Read more