Pine Creek
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A quick stop in Pine Creek en route to Kakadu. Olivia had fun playing on the old train tracks 🛤
Kakadu!
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Had to stop at the Kakadu sign!
Bukbukluk Lookout
August 4, 2023 in Australia
Our first real view of the Southern end of Kakadu, was not what we were expecting!
This part of the NP is majority woodland which surprised us both. A great little view into what was to come!
Mardukal Campground
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
2 nights at Mardukal by the river. Beautiful peaceful spot, we had a resident kookaburra stop by to say hi!
A 1km return walk along the marsh kept us on our croc toes!
Jim Jim Falls
August 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
WOW!
A 2km return grade 5 difficult walk... and we all did it! Olivia was a champion, she walked and boulder hopped her way to "the beach" and was rewarded with a chilly dip.
This would have beenRead more
Anbangbang Billabong Lunch Spot
August 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
Today Olivia hasn't been feeling well, we thought a little drive and lunch with a view before seeing some Aboriginal rock paintings.
This billabong would certainly be spectacular in wet season!
Nourlangie Rock Art
August 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
A flying visit to what was some special and amazing rock paintings before Oli had had enough (and was sick all through the car just after 🤢😫)
Maguk Waterfall
August 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
With sadness it was only Dad who got to visit the MOST beautiful waterfall and swimming spot in Kakadu.
Olivia was still very sick after being up most of the night vomiting. Luckily we had moved toRead more
Yellow Water Billabong Sunset Cruise
August 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
WOW! We are so glad we took the opportunity to do the sunset billabong cruise - and we had the perfect afternoon with the sun shining and only a few clouds on the horizon.
So many animal sightings,Read more
Ranger Oli
August 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Oli showing us her driving skills at the Kakadu Visitors Centre
Cahills Crossing
August 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
There unfortunately wasn't too much croc barra hunting on the river, but it was cool to see how much tidal movement the East Alligator River receives daily.
Ubirr Rock Art
August 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Ubirr has some of the oldest rock art in Australia, with some pieces dated as 5,000 years old!
The Ubirr site is famous for some of the best preserved art in Australia also.
Nawurlandja Lookout
August 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Mum got the opportunity to climb up the rocks to get a fantastic almost 360 view over Central Kakadu. With the whole place to herself she was able to enjoy some peace and quiet. Well worth the steepRead more
Relaxing in Jabiru
August 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
A welcome opportunity to cool off in the pool and a mummy cuddle to warm up again because thr pool water is freezing!
Ubirr Rock Art
August 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Nadab Lookout @ Sunset
August 9, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Wow, wow, wow! Another truly remarkable experience in Kakadu. And again we were so incredibly lucky with the weather!!!
You feel like you are ontop of the world, looking out over the Plains to theRead more
Jumping Crocodile River Cruise
August 10, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
How great to be able to see these giant crocs up close and admire how well they can launch out of the water for food! You can understand why tour guides say don't dangle your arms over the side of theRead more
Rustie Jam Ranch
August 10, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
A quick overnighter just outside of Darwin city. Olivia loved the two baby buffalo 🐃 😍
East Point Horses
August 11, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
🐎 Olivia loves ❤️ horses 🐎 and was over the moon to be able to pat one, all be it through the fence.
There was not a care in the world that there was heaps of WWII relics around, it was allRead more
History Museum & Art Gallery of NT
August 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A great free museum with lots for kids to see, touch and run around.
WWII Oil Bunkers
August 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
A really interesting piece of Darwins WWII history, the oil bunkers under the city that were kept secret until the 50th anniversary of the Darwin Bombings 💣
Berry Springs
August 14, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
What a beautiful way to spend a couple of hours. Just an hour outside of Darwin city, you could be anywhere! Refreshing Springs (not too hot, not cold) where you can float down from the littleRead more
Wagait Beach & Mandorah Jetty
August 14, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After our refreshing Berry Springs dip we decided to head up the peninsula for lunch.
WWII Bomber Wreck
August 14, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
B2J4 Liberator Bomber Milady Plane Wreck
Royal Flying Doctors Visitor Centre
August 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
A great centre right at the heart of the WWII Darwin Bombing showcasing the events of February through some pretty cool hologram videos, VR and simulations. The RFDS plane was pretty cool to be ableRead more