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August 13th 2012

Published: August 13th 2012

Darwin 12th August 2012 Leaving Daly River was not all that hard as we were headed to one of our all-time favourite places in Australia, Darwin. We had decided to stay just out of Darwin at a caravan park called Tumbling Waters at Berry Springs. I would prefer not to say too much about Tumbling Waters, because once I started everyone would be staying there in the future and we may not get in nex... Read Full Entry

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Mike and Trish

MikeandTrishV

Hi, we are Mike and Trish and about to start the next phase of our lives. Over thirty years ago we travelled from London to Kathmandu which instilled in us a love of travel. We live in Australia and since our initial adventure have done the "family thing". During this period we have maintained our travel bug by regular trips OS but mostly by 4WDing and camping trips throughout this great country. Now it is time to do the big lap, "The Wrong Way Around." We have sold up in Kyneton, Victoria and put into storage what we wish to keep to furnish our next 'base' and the plan is to travel for at lea... full info

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Darwin

WWII fuel tunnels, amazing.

Darwin

WWII Fuel Tunnels

Adelaide River

nice to see you....not the biggest we saw but still around 4mtrs.

Adelaide River

3 mtrs plus, a female apparently!!

Adelaide River

I'm smiling...hehe

Adelaide River

Whistling Kite

Adelaide River

This one was bigger! maybe 4mtrs plus

Adelaide River

what is in the boat for me? This was not taken with a close up lens, there is no zoom involved!

Adelaide River

Hmmm

Adelaide River

The power of these things is amazing...

Adelaide River

so strong, quick and powerful...basically no chance!

Adelaide River

This bloke we were told could be around 80 years old, was close to 5 mtrs in length and at a metre across his back.

Adelaide River

This is much safer...to put the last croc in perspective, this mockup 'happy croc' is about same size as the one in previous pic.

Darwin Stubby time!

Mal in a more comfortable position, than with the crocs.

Sunset Mindil Beach

Wendy, Mal and Trish

Sunset Mindil Beach

The beach gets packed as people come and purchase food and drink from the markets at the back of the beach and sit and enjoy a picnic whilst watching the sun set.

Sunset Mindil Beach

Mal and Wendy, a great spot to enjoy with friends.

Sunset Mindil Beach

Well...I just had to take that pic !

Mindil Beach Markets

13th August 2012

kiwi ben
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warmth
I'm in the cold on houseboat in Midura wish i was up there with you xxx

14th August 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Cold!
It was the coldest night on record here last night, it got down to 16C !! Days are still over 30C - every day! I am sure that you are having fun on the Murray, but yes, either us with you or you up here together would be better. Jackie would love it x

14th August 2012

Matty
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Darwin
Really disappointing that we weren't able to get up to see you guys while you were there. Every time you have been you say how amazing it is so it is definitely on our to do list. But, hopefully we will see you soon on the north coast of Queensland somewhere!

14th August 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Hi Ya
..yes, WE WILL see you in Qld ! Darwin is a great place and seems to be growing quickly at the moment.

14th August 2012

wendy Turvey
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Gee Trish how brave are you to hold a snake not me but it was pretty coloured. loved the photo's of the regatta and boy do they drink a lot up there. Glad your still having a great trip and we are still enjoying your novel Mike love to you both

14th August 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Hi Guys
...yes, Trish has done a few 'firsts' this trip! The snake was amazing that is for sure. We love Darwin and each time we come here we wonder why we have never lived here! Glad you are still enjoying the 'read'. Go Cats!

14th August 2012

Matty
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How good is the spit!
Looks delicious.

14th August 2012

Matty
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There you go
Clever little blighters aren't they.

14th August 2012

Matty
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Cyclone shelters?
Do you know if the tunnels are used as cyclone shelters? Seems like it would be a good place to be to me.

15th August 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Cyclone Shelters...
..No they have not been used for that but yes they would be great. I did ask if they would be open the day the Myan calendar finishes as I may be up that day to have another look!!!

14th August 2012

Matty
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woah
You are exactly right, no chance! Great photo though!

17th August 2012

Brian
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Darwin
Well done, wonderful pictures. Not too keen on those things with large jaws and teeth. How many miles have you covered since Kineton? Brian

17th August 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Gidday "Jimmy"
Not too sure about exact mileage, will have to check for you. We had a service done in Darwin a few weeks back and at that point we had clocked 31,000Klm up since we left Kyneton. Yep. the 'snappers' can have all the river they want, I will not be contesting any of their space with them!.

23rd August 2012

Faye gronow
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wow!
we really don't need to visit Darwin now you have told us all about it, sounds to good to be true, although want to stay at Tumbling Waters C/P if only for the roast dinners and the all the other wonderful events. Great 'blog' again Mike.

28th August 2012

judy Law
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Darwin looks great
havent readed the blog for awhile beenn a bit busy but glad you are still enoying your trip you two would make friennds anywhere loved the photo it will be great to look back one day and know you had a great trip love judy xxx

20th September 2012

Don
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Love the heat, & Darwin.
Hey guys, we are home now, we loved Darwin and miss the warm days. Hope to catch you guys and Jackie one day.

20th September 2012

MikeandTrishV
Mike and Trish

Howdy
Hi Don & Karen - great to hear from you and happy you are home safely. Yes, special times at Tumbling Waters. Jackie says 'wuuf' to Marvin & Roxy

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