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…
Our next stop – Corroboree Billabong It’s hard to believe, but we finally left Darwin. We had initially planned to stay for 10 days, but we ended up extending our stay to 23 days! The call of adventure was getting stronger with each passing day. Next stop, Kakadu! But before we got there, we decided…
After seeing the 11 best Darwin attractions we decided to go for more exploration, this time around Darwin. #1 Berry Springs Nature Park Our next tourist destination around Darwin was Berry Springs Nature Park. The park is located 47 kilometres south of Darwin. We expected to go for a walk in the shade of the trees,…
Arriving at Darwin Our journey continued to Darwin, which was a mere 115 km away from Litchfield National Park. Although the drive was short, it took us some time to select the right caravan park. We were eager to extend our stay, as the weather was finally warm, and there were many attractions to explore…
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…
