Katherine – preparation before heading to WA We’ve arrived in Katherine once again, planning to stay for a couple of days before making our way to Lake Argyle. The day started off a bit stressful as we raced around all the caravan parks, trying to find a powered site that wasn’t already taken. Luckily, we…
Gunlom Falls, Kakadu at Night & chilling crocodile story The next day we were planning to leave Muirella and head to Gunlom Falls, which is located in the Mary River Kakadu region. Before I move to that story let me tell you about Kakadu at Night cruise and the crocodile attack story they told us…
Sandy Billabong and Nanguluwur Yellow Waters is located in the centre of Kakadu National Park. It is a must go and see destination for anyone visiting the park. It is famous for its vast wetlands that provide a home to birds, fish and saltwater crocodiles. We always compare this place to Corroboree Billabong in terms they…
Ubirr, Nourlangie and Jim Jim Falls Kakadu National Park has the largest number of rock paintings in the world. Aboriginal people believe that most of these images were created by their gods. Thanks to them, they know how the world was created and it is also a form of passing rules to their people. Paintings…
Arnhem Land – my first visit Finally we reached Kakadu National Park and we still have the Internet. What a pleasant surprise! Jabiru First stop – Jabiru, the center point of Kakadu National Park. Jabiru is a small, but very civilised town. There is a grocery shop and bank. Mobile phones work fine and, as…
Edith Falls – beautiful but closed This time our destination was Litchfield National Park. The morning was quite chilly, but we left Katherine without any major regrets. It was a 240-kilometer journey from Katherine to Batchelor. On the way to Bachelor, we stopped to see Edith Falls. Unfortunately, the trails were closed due to high water…
Katherine is a charming town located in the Northern Territory of Australia. Situated at the junction of the Katherine River and the Stuart Highway, this small town is often referred to as the gateway to the Top End, and for good reason. From the stunning natural wonders of Nitmiluk National Park to the rich cultural…
Mataranka – The Capital of Never Never Mataranka or should we call it “The capital of the Never Never” is located in the Northern Territory, 90 km south of Katherine. The famous hot springs are located in Elsey National Park and they are certainly worth visiting. Mataranka, located midway between Alice Springs to Darwin, is a must-visit…
Taylor Creek Camping On the way to Devils Marbles and Mataranka, we stopped at Ti Tree. It is a typical roadhouse on the way up, with many Aboriginal people around the place. Later on, we fueled up at Barrow Creek (population 11) and had a little surprise. There was a nice local, historic pub there…
Alice Springs is often considered the unofficial capital of the Red Centre, with a population of approximately 26,000 people, making it the second most populous town in the Northern Territory. Its remote location far from major Australian cities gives it a unique atmosphere. Surprisingly, Alice Springs is a green and well-maintained town compared to other…
