Spent a night off road camping at Edith Falls, about 30 kms north (so the termites tell me) of Katherine. Had quite a few G and T's with a ex-Belgian, Darwin local who was once the right hand man to a famous Melbourne chef.... read more

We hung out in Darwin for 5 days. Caught up with another of Andi's cousins for dinner one night, took an evening harbour cruise and generally chilled out for a bit. Andi enjoyed the Mindal beach markets almost as much as the sand flys enjoyed her. Took a very interesting heritage walk one morning around Darwin center. Biggest hit for the kids, the Darwin wave pool.... read more

We head from Mataranka to Kakadu via Kathrine and Pine Creek. Just as we leave Mataranka we fill up with fuel, but need to push past the Brolga's milling around the bowsers. (hope they are getting cheaper fuel than me!) Much to Reuben and Matilda's pleasure we do some more hiking to lookouts, Jim Jim Falls (finally get to push the 4WD button) and check out some Billabongs. Haven't had to use the Bull-bar yet although a few Roo's have come close, found that the good thing is its the perfect height to rest a can on when sitting in a camp chair. We take a Billabong sunrise cruise and the wildlife is pretty special, birds everywhere and our guide proudly points out the first spotting of Brolga's for the season. (maybe those fellas at Mataranka ... read more

Check out the 2 native beasts, hope the echinda and lizard aren't scared.... read more

The Northern Territory. The kids + parents knackered after the Olga hike, Reuben tells me it was 10800 steps return to the lookout. I believe him. Matilda "It really does look like Homer" Statement of the day by Reuben " why do we need to see the Oldies (Ulga's) when we are surrounded by them everywhere"... read more