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Een 143-daags avontuur van Lyn and Warren Meer informatie

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2 maart 2022
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woensdag 2 maart 2022
⛅ 34 °C
Hoogte: 22 m
Australië Sarina -21.423621, 149.21545121°25’25” S 149°12’56” E
Bundaberg to Sarina
2 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
It begins….

Bundaberg to Sarina the 8 hour drive sped by and seemed to be over in a flash.

Car and van performed well with no incidents.

Surprising number of coffee vans on the route. Morning tea coffee and donuts at the Retro coffee van at the Calliope river rest area - awesome.

Stayed at the Sarina Show grounds last night. Warm night and grateful for the air conditioning. Nice spot quite well maintained. Would stay again.

Tomorrow heading to Cape Hillsborough.Meer informatie
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ReizigerAwesome to meet up with you guys for brekkie. Thank you for stopping in Sarina town 😁. Safe travels and hopefully we’ll see you over the other side around August
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donderdag 3 maart 2022
⛅ 35 °C
Hoogte: 50 m
Australië Beallah -21.049634, 148.91898521°2’59” S 148°55’8” E
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Cape Hillsborough
3 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
Following Sarina is a couple of nights at Cape Hillsborough.

The bush walks abound with lovely butterflies of all sizes and colours. The views over the bay are spectacular. At low tide you can walk to Wedge Island where there is a variety of soft and hard coral and rock pools to investigate.

At sunrise the local mob of Kangaroos and wallabies come down to the beach to search for mangrove pods and the food put out by the ranger.

The spot the van was parked had views of the beach and nice breezes. Weather here very warm with temperatures at 34, although Warren swears it is hotter.

Big drive today off to the official trip start Etty Bay.Meer informatie
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Reiziger That’s very cool
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ReizigerBrilliant photos - it’s a lovely spot eh? Just the start of some amazing things you guys are going to experience over the next year
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Reiziger Lovely photos
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zaterdag 5 maart 2022 om 00:00
⛅ 28 °C
Hoogte: 5 m
Australië Etty Bay -17.557927, 146.08970717°33’29” S 146°5’23” E
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Etty Bay
5 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Etty bay is a beautiful spot with the ocean on one side of us and the rain forest on the other.

The visit was specifically to see the cassowary. And they didn’t disappoint. Within minutes of setting up camp one rather large bird wandered by. And it was certainly a shock when the sneaky chook decided to share our fish and chip dinner.

After watching the sunrise Warren even managed bacon and eggs.

We are off to investigate the neighbourhood today maybe find a water fall for a swim.Meer informatie
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Reizigerjust joined up again.....your commentary is excellent xxx
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Reiziger having a chicken dinner 😇
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ReizigerPossible the chicken will have the dinner
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maandag 7 maart 2022
⛅ 34 °C
Hoogte: 5 m
Australië Etty Bay -17.557944, 146.08972117°33’29” S 146°5’23” E
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Waterfalls
7 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Waterfall hunting is pretty easy in this part of the country.

Josephine falls was the first stop. Favoured swimming spot, with icy cold water when the day is hot. Yep we had to join to locals for a dip. With the number of people at the falls it was surprising to have a snake cross the path when heading back to the car. Just, goes to show to be vigilant on any path in the bush.

Next Murray falls, between Tully and Innisfail. Has a splendid camping ground and very easy walk to the falls viewing platform. We stopped to cool our toes at the swimming hole.

Then comes Wallaman falls. After travelling a narrow winding road through thick rain forest it was a short walk to the viewing platform. And well worth the look. Wallaman falls is the permanent largest single drop waterfall in Australia at 269mtrs.

We decided against the walk straight down to the base of the falls. The day a hot 39 degrees.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Looks nice
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Reiziger Great photo guys
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Reiziger looks very cold
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Reiziger I love this photo so much
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woensdag 9 maart 2022
⛅ 32 °C
Hoogte: 419 m
Australië Mareeba -17.012022, 145.43113617°0’43” S 145°25’52” E
Etty Bay wrap up
9 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We have had our time at Etty Bay and we both felt sad to be moving on. Destination I would truly recommend. It is quiet, the bay beautiful, people friendly and helpful and there are cassowary and speedy little ghost crabs.

Super pleased we visited and will certainly visit again.

Mum and dad left on their trip yesterday and we are looking forward to catching up in Cairns soon.

The car needs maintenance so off to Mareeba.Meer informatie
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ReizigerIt sure looks like there’s a lot worse places you could be! I’m glad you guys had a great time there, I’m sure as each day passes you can feel the work stresses seeping out of your bodies. Continue to enjoy and travel safe xoxo
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maandag 14 maart 2022
🌧 28 °C
Hoogte: 13 m
Australië Cape Tribulation -16.099741, 145.45884816°5’59” S 145°27’32” E
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Cairns, Daintree and Cape Tribulation
14 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Down the range from Mareeba to Cairns. In Cairns we are catching up with M&D and niece Pahge and family.

Next day despite the rain we headed to Daintree. The rain is not cold so off we went.

Wet wet wet was our trip through the Daintree to Cape Tribulation.

The rainforest takes on a completely different character when it is raining. Dark but still more beautiful with misty mountains full fast flowing creeks and around every corner is a new waterfall.

After a very wet walk through the discovery centre. Where Nanny wisely decided to stay dry at the coffee shop. We headed for the cape.

Upon arriving at the cape and the weather indifferent we wandered to the beach. The rain forest gave way to a mangrove forest then a windswept beach. A flock of little sandpiper birds fed happily on the receding tide.

Lunch at the Ice Creamery and onto the ferry and back to Cairns.Meer informatie
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Reiziger I see you caught chicken going to take a while to pluck it
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Reizigergreat photos Lyn.
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donderdag 17 maart 2022
⛅ 32 °C
Hoogte: 293 m
Australië Georgetown -18.286381, 143.5492418°17’11” S 143°32’57” E
Georgetown
17 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Heading to Georgetown, we leave the rain forest and lush greenery behind and head into the bush where the anthills become a dominant aspect of the landscape.

Georgetown on the Savannah Way is home to around 320 people and was originally established to support gold and copper. The town offers a community pool and fitness centre including a very well equipped gym all for free. Surprising us we stayed in Georgetown for four nights.

After settling in we had a walk around the town. Then a drive 20klm west to Cumberland dam. I didn’t know tailings dam could be so lovely and we spent sometime birdwatching and try to guess what bird is that, luckily there were signs to help. On the site is the remnants of a chimney all that is left of the gold battery. Back to town for a nice cool swim.

Next day, some serious gold detecting. We arrive at Flat Creek Station set up and have a cup of tea. Rusty decided a snooze in the car was the better place to be.

Then the detectorists got busy. The haul was three tiny bits of scrap metal and one shot gun pellet.
Then it was time for a bite to eat and another cup of tea. Enough detecting for the day and back to the pool for a swim then off the the pub for pizza.

Day 3. Copperfield gorge, Einasleigh and Forsayth . A scamper across the rocks provides a nice view of the gorge and the many fish that call it home. MAD walked upstream to the waterfall and us downstream to the beach.

Then across the road to the pub where the beer is on ice not on tap we met Percy the pub pig. Normally the kids bring home a kitten or puppy nope they bought home a pig so it had to stay. The pub is full of all sorts of memorabilia, a room of miniatures and a fairy tree out the back. Certainly worth a visit. We stopped at the Forsayth park for a picnic lunch. The park has a meandering path dotted with tree carvings and a display of diesel train engines.

So now we move on to Karumba.Meer informatie
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ReizigerReading your post, having done same trip last May, we relived each location and knew exactly what you were seeing
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zondag 20 maart 2022 om 17:12
⛅ 32 °C
Hoogte: 3 m
Australië Karumba Airport -17.462791, 140.82952917°27’46” S 140°49’46” E
Karumba
20 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Karumba on the mouth of the Norman Rive, known for Crocodiles, Sunsets over the ocean and Barramundi.

Coming into Karumba the area was vast and flat. Wetlands covered in pretty yellow flowers with birds birds and more birds. I think a bird book may be a useful purchase.

The sunset were magnificent despite the cloud dampening the colours. After watching the sunset from the aptly named Sunset Tavern back to the van for a pizza dinner and football.

The next day adventure was a fishing trip. A crocodile was lazing on the river bank and quickly disappeared into the water as the boat passed. The Barramundi proved to be elusive however the fish caught will feed us for a while. It was a lovely day on the water. Jerry from Karumba fishing charters went above and beyond to ensure we all had a great day.

Leaving Karumba in the morning heading for Gregory Downs.

Final photo taken in Normanton of Krys the crocodileMeer informatie
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dinsdag 22 maart 2022 om 19:12
⛅ 35 °C
Hoogte: 76 m
Australië Burke -18.647084, 139.25369918°38’50” S 139°15’13” E
Gregory Downs
22 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
It’s HOT HOT HOT.

So went for a dip in the Gregory River to cool down. Best to stay wet.

Tomorrow we are heading to Lawnhill National park MAD we will meet in Mt Isa in a few days time.

Change of plan broken Blackhawk and water over road results in detour to Cloncurry for parts. Maybe do the top part of Qld on another trip..Meer informatie
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woensdag 23 maart 2022 om 19:00
⛅ 34 °C
Hoogte: 300 m
Australië Lake Corella -20.836307, 140.04712320°50’11” S 140°2’50” E
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Mary Kathleen, Mt Isa
23 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Heading to Mt Isa for van repairs we stopped at Clem Walton Park free camp overnight across road from Mary Kathleen turn off. Road nasty to the park, so just pulled up at the dam. Great opportunity to take the kayak for a paddle. The dam was pristine with a huge array of bird life, turtles and a few freshwater crocodiles. With a clear dark night the stars were sparkling like diamonds and as with birds we played what star is that. Next time we are in the middle of nowhere I will get the good camera out and test my night photography.

Mary Kathleen - two periods of mining now all that’s left is streets, concrete slabs a plaque in the town and 6klms down the road the mine pit. The lake at the bottom of the pit is the most vibrant blue. Amazing what contamination can do. Mine rehabilitation maybe not such a big thing in those days.

Mt Isa, dinner at the Isa where the steak is always good.

We have separated from mum and dad while they await caravan awning parts. Meet up again in a few days. We are heading to the Northern Territory to Alice Springs, Uluru etc then meet up again with MAD and will head up north.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Looking good Warren, you look very relaxed
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Reiziger Gosh that looks pretty
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zondag 27 maart 2022 om 18:24
☀️ 32 °C
Hoogte: 505 m
Australië Yulara -25.237221, 130.99180625°14’14” S 130°59’31” E
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Uluru
27 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
M&D stayed in Mt Isa awaiting awning repairs so we decided to pop down to Uluṟu, yep let’s drive 1,636 klms to look at a rock. And be back in time to meet M&D once repairs are done.

NT boarder only a couple of hours drive, then scenery was flat yellowing grassland as far as the eye could see. Flat straight road, grasslands and road trains. What added up to a reasonably easy driving day.

After a quick overnight stop at Wauchope (Walk up) we tackled the next 836 klms with a very early start. We arrived at Uluṟu the in the afternoon. Settled the van in, parking van seems to be getting more challenging. Maybe just difficult after 10 hour drive.

Another Early start Monday, watching the sunrise over the rock complements of Warrego the camel. It is so easy to fall in love with these gentle giants. I was always in fear of loosing my camera under the camels foot, taking photos as we swayed backwards and forth. I still have my camera and I hope are some reasonable shots if the sunrise and rock.

After breakfast it was time for a walk around the rock. Two and a half hours later after 10.6klms and a feed of fresh flies. The rock had been circumnavigated. Please note little ring on the penguins map. Video of wasp digging itself a hole in the sand.
Foot sore and hot we head back to the resort for a nap followed by a lovely cool swim and then back to the rock for sunset.

The sunset viewing area is where people gather, park up, enjoy a nice wine some cheese and wait for the rock to change colour as the sunsets. And we were part of that crowd.Meer informatie
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ReizigerLook forward to your thoughts and experiences 😀
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ReizigerGosh you guys are looking so well. Looooove these pics
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Reiziger Slow down, fuel is expensive lol
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Reiziger looking good warren nice smile🙄
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maandag 28 maart 2022 om 14:05
⛅ 31 °C
Hoogte: 561 m
Australië Anangu Pitjantjatjara -25.353484, 130.7862625°21’13” S 130°47’11” E
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Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
28 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Today we head to Kings Canyon, but before we do a quick walk at Kata Tjuta is in order. The morning is lovely and cool at 26 degrees, we are armed with our fly nets. Look a bit dorky but work a treat. And what we forgot yesterday. Had a lovely walk to the Waḻpa gorge. Even found gold on the way. I hope the owner claims lost earring.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Omg, look at the flies…..forget how “dorky” you think they look. They’ve got to be better than “eating flies” ewwww
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ReizigerAbsolutely when we did the base walk at Uluṟu we forgot the nets. Remembered them next time. 😀
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ReizigerI would rather look dorky and be protected from the flies, so many of them. Amazing photos.
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dinsdag 29 maart 2022 om 16:36
⛅ 34 °C
Hoogte: 639 m
Australië MacDonnell -24.252072, 131.57376324°15’7” S 131°34’26” E
Kings Canyon
29 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Quick stop over at Kings Canyon. The resort fronts the red cliffs of the range.

With the aim to travel through the West MacDonnell Range, bright and early we purchased our permit to travel the Mereenie loop and headed off. The Mereenie loop is 160klms of unsealed corrugated road. Three hours later we pulled up at Tylers lookout to gaze out over the plain and check if we had sustained any van damage.

Luckily nothing serious, we had to readjust the door lock and for some reason a couple of broken latches on the kitchen draws. And why is it that the smelliest things always spill. Thank heavens I wasn’t carrying fish sauce. the soy was bad enough. Quick clean up and we were on our way again.

Heading toward Alice Springs we visited Ormiston Gorge and the Ochre Pits.Meer informatie
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woensdag 30 maart 2022 om 12:40
⛅ 31 °C
Hoogte: 670 m
Australië Ormiston Gorge -23.63237, 132.726523°37’57” S 132°43’35” E
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Orminston Gorge
30 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Permanent water in a magnificent gorge. Nice and well worth the visit.
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woensdag 30 maart 2022 om 13:45
⛅ 31 °C
Hoogte: 752 m
Australië Ochre Pits -23.733774, 132.86860323°44’2” S 132°52’7” E
Ochre pits
30 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Continuing our drive through the West MacDonnell ranges a just a couple of klms off the Namatjira Drive is the Ochre pits.

Sacred area to Western Arrernte culture for thousands of years. The colours range from crimson, gold to white with defined lines between. Considered some of the best Ochre with a silky touch, vivid colours and slight sheen.Meer informatie
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donderdag 31 maart 2022 om 08:02
☀️ 25 °C
Hoogte: 404 m
Australië Devils Marbles -20.561317, 134.25674220°33’41” S 134°15’24” E
Karlu karlu (Devils marbles)
31 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Early start this morning as we head back up the highway to meet M&D at the three ways. The sun rise was again spectacular.

A couple of hours up the road we made a quick stop for coffee (made in the van) at Karlu karlu (devils marbles).

Formed over a million years these magnificent granite boulders are precariously balanced on each other. They say the boulders are continuing to crack and change. All silent and non changing whilst I was there.😀Meer informatie
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donderdag 31 maart 2022 om 17:23
⛅ 36 °C
Hoogte: 211 m
Australië Daly Waters -16.254087, 133.37030816°15’15” S 133°22’13” E
Daly waters
31 maart 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
Daly Waters is definitely one quirky little place. The pub is the focal point with a serious collection of stuff.

The story goes the first of peoples clothing items to be left were the result of a bet between the coach driver and some female passengers and the collection has grown from there.. there are bras, underwear, hats, caps, thongs, money, stubby coolers and the list goes on and on, all sorts of stuff. Great atmosphere and lots to look at.

We enjoyed a glass or two during happy hour. And back to the van to watch the Titans beat the West Tigers..Meer informatie
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vrijdag 1 april 2022 om 19:49
🌙 31 °C
Hoogte: 130 m
Australië Mataranka Hot Springs Nature Reserve -14.922169, 133.1329814°55’20” S 133°7’59” E
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Mataranka and Bitter Springs
1 april 2022, Australië ⋅ 🌙 31 °C
Mataranka thermal spring fed pool crystal clear swimming hole. Whilst Bitter Springs again spring fed and crystal clear is a stream you float down.
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ReizigerAt this speed you will have finished the lap in 3 months.. slow down and enjoyyyy
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ReizigerKirs, guessing there is a lot of blank country up that way am sure as they get to the west they will slow down, ( heard fuel is at least double over there. ) 😉
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Reizigerwow this place looks amazing , might have to put it on my wish list after the luxury Antartic cruise
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zaterdag 2 april 2022 om 19:43
⛅ 31 °C
Hoogte: 111 m
Australië Katherine South -14.486244, 132.25720814°29’10” S 132°15’26” E
Katherine
2 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Travelling means being adaptable. From a planned fuel stop only in Katherine to four nights in an instant. That’s what happens when petrol is put in a diesel car. Ooops. A surprisingly frequent occurrence, everyone you talk to seem to know someone or has done it. Lets hope it doesn’t happen again on this trip.

Katherine has thermal pools, Nitmiluk National Park with a fabulous gorge, limestone caves and waterfalls. Most of the attractions are waiting for the National Parks to undertake croc surveys sadly waterholes are closed for swimming. The caravan park had a great swimming pool. Caves closed due brown snakes.

The highlight for us was a short hike around Edith Falls. Edith falls is a series of cascades with an upper and lower swimming hole. The upper was open.

Also photo of nan and pop enjoying an evening stroll.Meer informatie
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ReizigerWow, what a stunning place
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ReizigerLove these photos
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donderdag 7 april 2022 om 09:12
⛅ 27 °C
Hoogte: 68 m
Australië Magnetic Termite Mounds -13.102068, 130.8451613°6’7” S 130°50’43” E
Litchfield National Park
7 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Litchfield National Park just south of Darwin, an easy day trip with lots of nice walks and waterfalls. A few of the swimming holes are not open as the wet season doesn’t officially finish until May.

Another feature of the park is the presence of magnetic termite mounds. The mounds differ to cathedral mounds as the magnetic termites mounds are orientated within one degree of North South. Ensuring some part of the nest is always in the shade and cooler.

The path around Wangi falls has rainforest on the left and dry savanna on the right quite the contrast.Meer informatie
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ReizigerAbsolutely beautiful
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Reizigerbeautiful place and amazing photos🙂
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donderdag 7 april 2022 om 16:46
☀️ 32 °C
Hoogte: 39 m
Australië Marmara Swamp -12.427669, 130.90002412°25’40” S 130°54’0” E
Darwin
7 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Of the many things Darwin is know for, Two I can confirm it beautiful has sunsets and there could be a crocodile in almost every puddle.
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ReizigerLooks great, are those photos taken with your apple phone?
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ReizigerYes all iPhone. Poppies new sumsung look really good as well. He took some photos today that had much better depth than mine
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Reizigerlove the sunset photos. watch out for the crocs
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zaterdag 9 april 2022 om 08:20
⛅ 25 °C
Hoogte: 53 m
Australië Litchfield -12.828231, 132.07754912°49’42” S 132°4’39” E
Kakadu National Park
9 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
To try to understand some of the first peoples connection to country we decided a tour into Kakadu National park was in order.

With insightful commentary from the guide/bus driver we headed off. With some of the oldest and most prolific rock art collections we visited the ones at Ubirr. Where a painting of a wallaby has been carbon dated to 20 thousand years old.

A cruise on the Yellow water billabong was next. The billabong boasts a beautiful array of blue and white water lilies, birds, barramundi and crocodile. Sadly, crocs were hiding today.

Then a quick stop at the Bark hut inn (typical NT pub) for a quick beer before we headed back to the caravan.Meer informatie
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dinsdag 12 april 2022 om 05:52
⛅ 22 °C
Hoogte: 14 m
Australië Nauiyu -13.712964, 130.66990713°42’47” S 130°40’12” E
Daly River
12 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Not a township, a bunch of mango farm/caravan parks along the river solely for barramundi fishing. Without a boat and with the lizards too big, there was to be no kayaking here.

Pleasant enough if you discount the swarms of mosquitoes. Daly River is all about Barramundi fishing. People come every year and stay for months, barramundi fishing competitions are held here but you need to be prepared to fish. Bag limits are strictly enforced where you are only allowed 3 fish per person at any time. Including in the freezer on the way home.

If you are going to visit Daly River be prepared, bring
- boat
- insect repellent (lots of it), and
- even more beer for the fishing stories at the end of the day.Meer informatie
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Reizigerclever dog, he knows how to play😊
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ReizigerBanjos definitely better at soccer
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donderdag 14 april 2022 om 07:01
⛅ 29 °C
Hoogte: 168 m
Australië Lake Argyle Tourist Village -16.112129, 128.74096716°6’44” S 128°44’27” E
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Lake Argyle
14 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Crossed the boarder this morning heading for lake Argyle.

The Ord river dam was officially opened in 1972 creating Lake Argyle. Lake Argyle holds x000 gigalitres with only uses 10% of capacity for irrigation. It is the most under-utilised lake in the country.

The resort has a pool they call the infinity pool as it over looks the lake. Every evening we cooled off with a dip watching until after sunset.

The lake is so large and is considered an inland sea, it is home to some very large catfish that are commercially fished and 30,000 freshwater crocodile.

With the lake ready for exploration and with all those fish we hired a tinny and headed off. Pop again was the chief fisherman follow by nan with her sparkling pink lure, me not so good. So I opted for a swim. When the weather blew up amazingly quickly we headed for shelter the water then calmed as the storm front passed over.

A relaxing yoga session was held over looking the pool and we were pleased the Easter bunny delivered whilst we were out watching the sunrise over the dam.Meer informatie
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Reiziger awesome shot, your in the west, so sunset 🌇
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Reiziger wow I think I have a similar photo taken in WA approx 50 years ago.
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Reizigercatching white bait with a rod wow
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ReizigerSo many beautiful photos, what an amazing place to visit.
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zaterdag 16 april 2022 om 12:36
⛅ 35 °C
Hoogte: 6 m
Australië Emu Hill -15.454624, 128.10554715°27’17” S 128°6’20” E
Wyndham
16 april 2022, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
A day trip from Lake Argyle turned out to be a day of mud and four wheel driving as we headed to Wyndham.

Taking Parry Creek Road we tackle Ivanhoe crossing, our first real water crossing. And didn’t get stuck (yay). Next stop Middle Springs, three pools and a small water fall. Middle Spring is a favourite spot of the locals. Black-rock falls is next then onto Wyndham.

The trip from Black-rock falls to Wyndham was across a wetland. The road resulted in some four wheel driving through large sections of mud turning our white car red. Nan and pop seemed to have a great time. Meanwhile, I was stressing as the snorkel almost disappeared into another mud puddle.

Wyndham is Australia’s hottest town with an annual average temperature of 36 degrees. Mudflats abound with the convergence of five rivers (King, Ord, Forest, Durack, Pentacost). Looks like crocodile country.Meer informatie
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Reizigersounds like an adventure.
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