Following Ancient Footsteps - Explorations in Stone Country


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Published: July 31st 2021
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The Jawoyn people, who historically inhabit the Stone Country around Katherine in the Northern Territory, believe that a rainbow serpent named Borong carved a great gorge through the heart of their land. Then from the west came a dragon-like creature named Nabilil, who travelled through the gorge before camping high up on the plateau above. While Nabilil was sleeping, Walarrk the Cave Bat speared ... Read Full Entry



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An Island of RockAn Island of Rock
An Island of Rock

View of Smitt Rock from the trail
A view worth waking up toA view worth waking up to
A view worth waking up to

View from Smitt Rock campsite - take one
A view worth waking up toA view worth waking up to
A view worth waking up to

View from Smitt Rock campsite - take two
A view worth waking up toA view worth waking up to
A view worth waking up to

View from Smitt Rock campsite - take three
Dark WatersDark Waters
Dark Waters

Waterhole at Dunlop Swamp
Easy WalkingEasy Walking
Easy Walking

The Yambi Walk
Tilted SlabTilted Slab
Tilted Slab

One of many indigenous rock art sites in the Jawoyn Valley
Old School Rock ArtOld School Rock Art
Old School Rock Art

Indigenous artwork in the Jawoyn Valley
Rugged Cliffs, Winding RiverRugged Cliffs, Winding River
Rugged Cliffs, Winding River

The Katherine River flowing down from Ninth Gorge to Eighth Gorge
Just As Nature IntendedJust As Nature Intended
Just As Nature Intended

Making the most of the solitude in Eighth Gorge
Early Morning ViewsEarly Morning Views
Early Morning Views

Golden light bathing Eighth Gorge - take one
Early Morning ViewsEarly Morning Views
Early Morning Views

Golden light bathing Eighth Gorge - take two
Mirror ImageMirror Image
Mirror Image

Cliffs reflected in the waterhole beside Eighth Gorge campsite



22nd August 2021
Million Dollar View... For $4/Night!

Great value
Beautiful views do not need to be paid for... lovely.
22nd August 2021

Return to the Northern Territory
Relentless heat makes hiking tough. Thank goodness for the plunge pools. They seem to be saving you. Those flies sound horrible. The wall carvings sound great.

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