Gardens Golf Course
7 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Went round 9 holes in 42 strokes for 24 points. Rode a scooter back to the hotel. Went for a swim to cool down.
Smith Street Mall
7 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Wandered up and down the Mall looking at souvenirs and Aboriginal Art.
Had lunch at the Rabbit Hole Cafe.
Met Kathy from our trip in the shopping arcade and had a chat.
Some old buildings withstoodBaca lagi
Pudakul Cultural Tour
8 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Started our Litchfield, Kakadu and Katherine tour at 7am. First stop is the Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tour which included demonstrations of the use of the trees and plants; stories of the rules andBaca lagi
Wangi Falls
8 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
These falls are spectacular.
Spotted the Brolga family on the way in to the falls. Had a make yourself roll with roast beef or chicken and salad for lunch. Plastic plates needing to be washed andBaca lagi
Buley Rock Hole
8 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Popular place for the townsfolk to come as it is only 1 hour from Darwin.
Florence Falls
8 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
135 steps down and then 135 steps back up.
Termite Mounds
8 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We observed Cathedral and Magnetic Termite mounds.
Litchfield Camping Ground
8 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We were sleeping in tents and the facilities were about 200 m away.
It's a all hands pitch in type of tour. We wash dishes, help prepare/setup meals, pack and unpack provisions and luggage, sweepBaca lagi
Fogg Dam
9 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Fogg Dam is a failed attempt at growing rice. They successfully planted and grew rice but the local bird population completely consumed the crops.
Corroboree Billabong Cruise
9 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We went past the Adelaide River Jumping Crocadile cruises and headed to Corroboree Billabong.
Fabulous cruise seeing many birds and a couple of crocs.
Kakadu National Park
9 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Ubirr Rock Art and Lookout
9 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We saw multiple rock art galleries and heard many Dreamtime stories. I will add more pics shortly.
Ubirr #2
9 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
More rock art and views.
Jabiru Campground
9 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Arrived to see a planned burn just near our tents.
Maguk Barramundi Gorge
10 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After a moderate to difficult hike we found this beautiful place. Swam out to the falls. The water was warm, but the falls water was very cold.
Leliyn Edith Falls
10 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Had a bite at the now closed and disused Mary River Roadhouse - no toilets, just a table in the shade.
Edith Falls was interesting - a massive water pool, but a puny waterfall. I didn't get all theBaca lagi
Gorge View Bush Camp
10 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We are in tents at a "private" camp owned by the Police Chief for Katherine. We had cheese and dips then tacos for dinner.
Glorious sunset.
Nitmiluk - Baruwei Loop Walk
11 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We opted not to do the 2 gorge boat trip this time and walked up to the Baruwei Lookout. We were there in time to see the rest of our tour pass by. We then decided we would continue and complete theBaca lagi
Pengembara
Wonderful views of Katherine River - For me best part of our Adelaide to Darwin trip - thanks for sharing
Pine Creek for Lunch
11 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Stopped at Pine Creek for a leftovers lunch and bought homemade icecream: oreo crunch and mango. Emma our driver/guide did a recap using the map on the wall of the pub.
War Cementry Adelaide River
11 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Heard more about the impact of the bombing including bombing of Cairns and Townsville.
Back in Darwin
11 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Last night of our tour.
Here is the coach "69A" and Emma our guide and driver. This was her first solo tour. She did a great job.
Having dinner at the inhouse restaurant at the Argus - Green Chillies.Baca lagi
The Esplanade
12 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Packed up, checked out and killing time with a walk along the Esplanade. We are flying out at 3:20pm, so we will have one last browse through Darwin.
Home
12 Jun 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
We were met at our door by Coda, Sally's cat.
